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Keith Hackett column: West Ham red card vs Chelsea was wrong and I fear refs are taking the lazy way out with VAR reviews
We’ve all found ourselves in that situation where it’s just easier to agree with a colleague and move on, but it’s concerning...
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Mark Halsey column: Ref bosses have ‘lost the dressing room’… but I won’t criticise Paul Tierney’s handling of Man City vs Spurs
Aside from the Balbuena decision this weekend, the other major talking point came in the Carabao Cup final when referee, Paul Tierney,...
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Jon Moss and David Moyes
Keith Hackett column: Four Premier League refs should be retired immediately and VAR should be used like it is in the MLS
This has been the worst season of officiating in the Premier League since the formation of the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd...
Keith Hackett column: Red card for denial of obvious goalscoring opportunity is 30 today… but I won’t be celebrating
Where did the time go ? It’s 30 years today since I upset West Ham United fans by sending off Tony Gayle...
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Keith Hackett column: PGMOL support for Anthony Taylor after Burnley v Newcastle incident is a major worry
Once again PGMOL are in the spotlight after another errant decision from one of their officials. Newcastle United have every right to...
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Jayden Bogle head injury
Keith Hackett column: Give refs a blue card to help Premier League concussion confusion
It’s no surprise to me that clubs are still unaware of the protocols regarding head injuries during games. We saw a prime...
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Keith Hackett column: Cristiano Ronaldo should be punished for unacceptable reaction but organisers of World Cup qualifiers let the game down
This weekend’s international fixtures passed by without too many problems by and large. However, the one incident that did come to light...
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Jon Moss and David Moyes
Keith Hackett column: Jon Moss cost West Ham vs Arsenal and referees should be dropped for their mistakes
Not a week goes by now without Premier League officials coming under intense scrutiny for their decision making. For years now, I...
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‘PGMOL have made a complete mess of VAR’ – Keith Hackett is furious with lack of competency from current officials
After yet another ridiculous VAR decision during the week, so bad that the handball law is being amended, the spotlight has fallen...
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Exclusive: Former PGMOL chief responds to Mike Dean death threats news
Former referee and head of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has spoken out on the disgraceful abuse aimed at Mike Dean. The...
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“A foul is a foul” – Former referee backs controversial decision in Arsenal defeat to Wolves
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has stated his belief that it was the right decision to award Wolves a penalty for...
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The battle of Old Trafford: Michael Thomas and referee Keith Hackett recall the brutal Man United v Arsenal clash
There have been plenty of Manchester United v Arsenal fixtures over the years to provide incredible entertainment. The Roy Keane v Patrick...
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