Former referee Keith Hackett has called for the Football Association to take retrospective action against Brian Brobbey, accusing the Sunderland striker of deceptive behavior during the match against Tottenham.
Keith Hackett has demanded a disciplinary review following Sunderland’s 1-0 win over Tottenham, labeling Brian Brobbey’s conduct as “deceptive.”
The incident involved a collision between Cristian Romero and goalkeeper Antonín Kinský, which Hackett believes was manufactured by the striker.
Speaking on the flashpoint, Hackett insisted that retrospective punishment is necessary, stating, “The FA must look at this; it is a clear case of cheating.”
The former Premier League official argued that the referee was misled by the forward’s actions, which led to a lengthy injury delay.
Hackett criticized the lack of immediate intervention, suggesting that the integrity of the game is at stake.
He further added, “This kind of behavior has no place in the game,” as he pressured authorities to enforce stricter penalties for simulation and deception.