Ex-refs chief wants Howard Webb to use Calvert-Lewin hair pull vs Chelsea in PGMOL review

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Credit: Imago / TNT Sports Mon 27 April 2026 11:45, UK Updated Mon 27 April 2026 12:08, UK Howard Webb must make an example out of Leeds United‘s Dominic Calvert-Lewin to help create consistency across the PGMOL.That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that, while it was not enough for a red card against Chelsea, referees can’t seem to agree.It was only two weeks ago when Lisandro Martinez was sent off for a hair pull on Leeds’ No.9, but at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 26 April, Calvert-Lewin avoided the same fate.In the 25th minute, the England international appeared to drag Marc Cucurella back by his hair. “Having listened to the referee’s process, you get an agreement over what kind of action will be taken on these incidents.

That’s the only way. If that’s the case, be consistent.

I don’t see it as an act of violence, though.” What did Keith Hackett say about Lisandro Martinez’s red card?Unlike the PGMOL, Hackett is extremely consistent when it comes to his opinions on controversial incidents, with the former referee having none of Martinez’s sending off either.Following the game on 13 April, he exclusively told Football Insider: “When you see replays of this incident, I frankly cannot understand how the referee can come to the decision that it’s a red card.“I didn’t see any movement of his opponent’s head jerking backwards. If the panel judging the incident sticks to the law, then the appeal by Manchester United will succeed.”Sadly for the Red Devils, their appeal against Martinez’s red card was not successful, seeing him suspended for three matches due to violent conduct. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.