Hackett: ‘Big Sam knows full well’ correct decision was made during Aston Villa controversy
West Brom can have no complaints after Aston Villa were awarded a penalty for Semi Ajayi’s challenge on Ross Barkley in the opening stages. That…
Keith Hackett Archives: 04/2021
Hackett baffled as Fernandez escapes Newcastle ban
Keith Hackett has insisted Federico Fernandez deserves a three-game ban for Newcastle United after his elbow on Diogo Jota. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-FIFA…
Hackett delivers verdict on Sheffield United controversy ‘nobody’ noticed
Keith Hackett has heaped praise on VAR after it ruled out a Brighton & Hove Albion goal against Sheffield United for offside. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Hackett slams ‘cheating’ players after Souness’ Arsenal rant
Graeme Souness is spot-on in saying Arsenal players and the rest of the Premier League are going down too easily and ruining the spectacle. That…
Hackett: Wolves and Burnley set for FA fines after ‘surprise’
Wolves and Burnley will both be hit by charges by the FA for failing to control their players in Sunday’s game, according to Keith Hackett.…
Hackett: VAR should have intervened to award Newcastle penalty as Shearer fumes
Newcastle United were “very unlucky” not to be awarded a penalty when Callum Wilson had a late goal ruled out for handball against Liverpool, according…
Hackett: ‘Violent’ Traore ‘Lucky’ to escape ban after Wolves controversy
Adama Traore was “lucky” not to be sent off for Wolves for his push to the face of Burnley’s Jack Cork on Sunday, according to…
Hackett unimpressed as Tierney ‘drops clanger’ in Tottenham defeat to Man City
Referee Paul Tierney “dropped a clanger” in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final triumph over Tottenham, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the…
Hackett slams ‘worst in 10 years’ after big Newcastle controversy
Callum Wilson’s goal for Newcastle United against Liverpool was correctly ruled out – but the accidental handball law needs to change. That is the view…
Hackett: ‘Out of control’ Stones needs better Man City coaching after Villa controversy
The Manchester City coaching staff need to help John Stones “adjust” his style after he received a straight red card against Aston Villa, according to…
Hackett slams ‘dangerous’ Areola after Arsenal flashpoint
Keith Hackett has claimed Alphonso Areola’s “dangerous” goalkeeping against Arsenal was to blame for Fulham conceding in the last minute. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the…
Hackett hits back at Mourinho’s hypocritical final words as Tottenham manager
Keith Hackett has hit back at some of Jose Mourinho’s final comments as Tottenham boss following his side’s 2-2 draw with Everton. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Hackett: This may be real reason for weird body language of Tottenham players after flashpoint
The Tottenham players did not protest the decision to award Everton a contentious penalty on Friday night because of the respect they have for Michael…
Hackett: Pawson took ‘easy option’ and made big error in Arsenal v Fulham
Keith Hackett has slammed Craig Pawson for taking the “easy option” by awarding Fulham a penalty in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Hackett slams Hutton for ‘inventing’ controversy after what he saw in Rangers v Celtic
Keith Hackett has hit back at Alan Hutton’s claim Celtic should have been awarded a penalty for Filip Helander’s challenge on Stephen Welsh in Sunday’s…
Hackett: Ait-Nouri lucky to escape ban after major Wolves incident
Wolves defender Rayan Aït-Nouri was lucky not to receive a red card for his challenge on Rhian Brewster in his side’s 1-0 win over Sheffield…
Hackett digs at ‘risky’ Clark after major Newcastle flashpoint
The current laws around handball are “nonsense” but it was correctly applied in West Ham’s 3-2 loss to Newcastle United. That is the view of…
Hackett slams ‘nonsense application of VAR’ as Roy Keane delivers verdict on Arsenal flashpoint
The decision to disallow Dani Ceballos’ goal for Arsenal in their 1-1 draw with Fulham was “sad” and a “nonsense application of VAR”. That is…
Hackett calls for SFA intervention after Rangers v Celtic controversy
Keith Hackett has called on the Scottish FA to explain why Celtic were awarded a penalty kick in their 2-0 loss to Rangers on Sunday.…
Hackett tells Jenas and Alex Scott to take ‘laws of the game exam’ after Tottenham v Man United comments
Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas need to take an annual examination on the laws of the game after their comments following Manchester United’s 3-1 win over…