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

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Credit: Imago / TNT Sports Mon 27 April 2026 11:45, 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. VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Howard Webb has questions to answer after Dominic Calvert-Lewin incidentSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: “When you have areas of contention, like hair-pulling or serious foul play, you get your referees in a room and ask them to talk it through.

“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.