Ex-Fifa referee verdict on Stockley being handed ban in Sunderland controversy twist
Jayden Stockley will likely face no further charge for his alleged headbutt in Charlton Athletic’s 1-0 win over Sunderland. That is the view of ex-Fifa…
Keith Hackett Archives: 10/2021
Ex-Fifa referee: FA aware of ‘extraordinary’ Newcastle incident as police make decision
The referee will have reported the banner from the Crystal Palace fans aimed at the new Newcastle United owners to the FA. That is the…
Ex-Premier League official hits back as Smith fumes over Aston Villa controversy
Aston Villa can have no complaints with Arsenal’s second goal in their 3-1 win at the Emirates, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Normann should be banned after ex-Fifa referee analyses controversial Chelsea footage
Mathias Normann should be starting a three-match ban for denying an “obvious goal” in Norwich City’s 7-0 loss to Chelsea, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking…
Ex-Fifa referee: Carter-Vickers deserves punishment as Celtic footage analysed
Keith Hackett has insisted the referee was right to caution both Chris Kane and Cameron Carter-Vickers in St. Johnstone’s 2-0 loss to Celtic. Speaking exclusively…
Ex-Premier League referee hits out at ‘real error’ as controversial Man City footage analysed
Brighton & Hove Albion’s goal in their 4-1 defeat to Man City should have been chalked off for an offside in the build-up, according to…
Hackett: Referee made major blunder as Johnson fumes over Sunderland controversy
Sunderland should have had a penalty in their 1-0 loss to Charlton Athletic, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and…
Ex-Fifa referee: Ronaldo should be banned as controversial Man United footage emerges
Cristiano Ronaldo was very close to being sent off for Man United in their 5-0 hammering to Liverpool. That is the view of ex-Fifa and…
Ex-Fifa referee ‘surprised’ by Andersen news as controversial Palace-Newcastle picture emerges
Joachin Andersen was lucky to escape a red card for his challenge on Ryan Fraser in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle United. That is…
Ex-Premier League referee: Pogba faces extended ban as controversial Man United picture emerges
Man United can have no complaints with Paul Pogba’s red card as he prepares for a three-match ban, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Fifa referee wowed by ‘brilliant’ Walsh after analysing controversial Celtic footage
Keith Hackett has heaped praise on referee Nick Walsh for the double advantage he played in the lead up to the penalty as Celtic beat…
Ex-Premier League referee: FA set to punish Bolton Wanderers after ‘extraordinary incident’
Bolton Wanderers are set for an FA probe and could be fined after the ugly scenes during their 4-0 loss to Lancashire rivals Wigan Athletic.…
Ex-Fifa referee: Sunderland controversy proves need for costly change as Evans fumes
Steve Evans’ anger over the amount of stoppage time in Gillingham’s 2-1 loss to Sunderland further highlights the need for an independent timekeeper. That is…
Ex-Fifa referee digs at Sutton ‘baggage’ as he fumes over Celtic/Rangers development
VAR can be successful in Scotland despite what Celtic legend Chris Sutton says. That is the view of ex-Fifa and Premier League referee Keith Hackett,…
Ex-Premier League referee: Maguire will cause fights as controversial Man United footage emerges
Keith Hackett has insisted it is only a matter of time before Harry Maguire gives away a penalty against Man United with his “illegal” use…
Hackett: ‘Brutal’ Linington will be seething with key man after Swansea v Cardiff controversy
Referee James Linington will be fuming with his assistant after he failed to spot a “nailed-on” Swansea City penalty kick in their 3-0 win over…
Ex-Premier League referee: McArthur deserves extended ban as controversial Arsenal footage emerges
James McCarthur should have been sent off for his challenge on Bukayo Saka in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking…
Alexander set for SFA action after ex-Fifa referee analyses Celtic footage
Graham Alexander may be set for an SFA warning after he fumed over the decision not to award Motherwell a penalty in their 2-0 defeat…
Ex-Premier League referee: Shelvey should be banned as controversial Newcastle picture emerges
Jonjo Shelvey can have no complaints after he was sent off as Newcastle United fell to a 3-2 defeat to Tottenham, according to Keith Hackett.…
Ex-Premier League ref delivers verdict on Wolves controversy v Aston Villa after analysing footage
Aston Villa can have no complaints with Wolves’ second goal in their thrilling 3-2 comeback win, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…