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Keith Hackett

Rayan Cherki of Manchester City during the Manchester City vs Newcastle United Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester / Rayan Cherk...

Rayan Cherki ‘went to ground too easily’ as Keith Hackett changes his mind on Man City penalty call vs Real Madrid

Rayan Cherki was not deserving of a penalty kick as Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. That is according…

Harri Burton
Mar 17, 2026
Pedro Neto pushing PSG ballboy

Pedro Neto: Ex-refs chief fumes as Chelsea star escapes fine for PSG controversy

UEFA should have punished Chelsea star Pedro Neto after he pushed a PSG ball boy in their Champions League clash last week, according to Keith Hackett.…

Oliver Walton
Mar 16, 2026
Liverpool s Virgil van Dijk plays during the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on Nov...

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Virgil van Dijk gets away with it again, Keith Hackett asks ‘what is VAR doing?’

Liverpool were fortunate not to go down to 10 men after Virgil van Dijk and Richarlison clashed during a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. That…

Harri Burton
Mar 16, 2026
Referee Paul Tierney during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England...

Chelsea vs Newcastle viral footage ‘unacceptable’, says Keith Hackett

Chelsea could face questions from the PGMOL after Paul Tierney was caught in the middle of a pre-game huddle against Newcastle United. That is according…

Harri Burton
Mar 16, 2026
Crystal Palace versus Leeds United, Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace / Jaydee Canvot celebrates Gabriel Gudmundsson's red card on 15 March, 2026

Jaydee Canvot incident blasted ‘unacceptable’ as Crystal Palace vs Leeds United scenes cause stir on social media

Jaydee Canvot should be reminded of what good sportsmanship means after “unacceptable” scenes in the draw between Crystal Palace and Leeds United. That is according…

Harri Burton
Mar 16, 2026
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, E...

Tomas Soucek: PGMOL keep tabs on West Ham star after controversial incident vs Man City

Tomas Soucek did make contact with Abdukodir Khusanov, but it wasn’t enough to award Manchester City a late penalty against West Ham United. That is…

Harri Burton
Mar 16, 2026
Paul Heckingbottom, Jordan Thompson kicking bottle

Jordan Thompson faces FA charge for misconduct as Norwich vs Preston footage re-analysed

Preston North End midfielder Jordan Thompson looks set to be charged with misconduct after kicking a bottle at Norwich City fans in frustration during their…

Oliver Walton
Mar 16, 2026
Cole Palmer of Chelsea warms up before the Premier League match against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, London 14/03/2026 / Cole Palmer claims...

Cole Palmer: Ex-refs chief wants Chelsea star banned for simulation vs Newcastle United

Cole Palmer was extremely fortunate not to be sanctioned during Chelsea‘s defeat to Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Mar 16, 2026
Reece James of Chelsea is ahead of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain PSG and Chelsea at th...

Reece James controversy: Chelsea star should have conceded penalty – Ex-PGMOL chief lashes out

Reece James should have conceded a penalty during Chelsea‘s damning defeat to Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Mar 14, 2026
Femi Seriki of Sheffield United during the Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield / Sheffield Unit...

Ex-refs chief ‘rules out DOSGO’ after Femi Seriki controversially sent off vs Birmingham City

Femi Seriki was unfortunate to be sent off during a Championship clash between Birmingham City and Sheffield United at St Andrew’s Park. That is according…

Harri Burton
Mar 14, 2026
Pedro Neto pushing ballboy vs PSG

Pedro Neto to receive UEFA ban after ‘disrespectful’ incident in Chelsea loss vs PSG

Chelsea star Pedro Neto is facing a ban and a fine from UEFA if they decide to sanction him for pushing a PSG ball boy…

Oliver Walton
Mar 12, 2026
Luke Chambers yellow vs Middlesbrough

‘Adam Herczeg got red card incident wrong in Middlesbrough vs Charlton, there was malice’

Charlton Athletic defender Luke Chambers should have seen red for a challenge on Callum Brittain during their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship on…

Oliver Walton
Mar 12, 2026
Frank Lampard, Coventry penalty given

Ex-refs chief blasts ‘cheating’ Ephron Mason-Clark after Coventry vs Preston penalty controversy

Ephron Mason-Clark deceived referee Lewis Smith with a dive to win a penalty for Championship leaders Coventry City in their 3-0 win over Preston North…

Oliver Walton
Mar 12, 2026
Chris Davies, Birmingham penalty shout

Keith Hackett reveals why Birmingham City were denied penalty vs QPR: ‘In this situation…’

Birmingham City felt they should have had a penalty in the opening stages of their 1-0 win against QPR in the Championship on Wednesday night.…

Oliver Walton
Mar 11, 2026
Football Insider exclusive as Arsenal fans hold scarves aloft in the stand, while the Champions League trophy features in a circular inset.

Ex-refs chief reacts to incident that left Arsenal fans fuming vs Bayer Leverkusen

Referee Halil Meler was right not to send Robert Andrich off for an early foul as Arsenal drew 1-1 away at Bayer Leverkusen in the…

Evan Shaw
Mar 11, 2026
Stoke penalty vs Ipswich

Keith Hackett makes Lamine Cisse accusation after what he spotted amid Stoke vs Ipswich drama

Championship promotion-chasers Ipswich Town should not have conceded a late penalty in their 3-3 draw with Stoke City on Tuesday night. Former PGMOL chief and…

Oliver Walton
Mar 11, 2026
Ibrahima Konate handball Galatasaray

Keith Hackett disappointed by new footage of Ibrahima Konate incident in Liverpool loss vs Galatasaray

Keith Hackett believes that Liverpool‘s disallowed equaliser against Galatasaray should have been allowed to stand as Ibrahima Konate did not purposely commit a handball offence.…

Oliver Walton
Mar 10, 2026
Pep Guardiola in the Man City dugout / PGMOL chief Howard Webb in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief: Pep Guardiola ‘making a point’ as Man City boss suspended after Newcastle United

PGMOL officials need to be more protective of players despite a serving suspension for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Mar 9, 2026
Melker Ellborg is unveiled to the Sunderland fans ahead of the Sunderland v Burnley Premier League match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Engla...

Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear on Melker Ellborg controversy vs Port Vale

Melker Ellborg can thank his lucky stars after not being sent off in Sunderland‘s shock defeat to Port Vale in the FA Cup fifth round.…

Harri Burton
Mar 9, 2026
Liam Rosenior during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match at The Valley, London 10/01/2026 / Chelsea players huddle on the halfway line against As...

‘Out of order’ – PGMOL expert: Referees to ‘issue report’ over Chelsea pre-game ritual

Chelsea are likely to hear from the authorities over their newly introduced pre-game ritual under Liam Rosenior. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Mar 9, 2026

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