Ex-Fifa official has ‘big’ concerns as Liverpool given ‘lazy’ referee
Keith Hackett has admitted he has major concerns after Craig Pawson was confirmed as the referee for the FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea…
Keith Hackett Archives: 04/2022
Ex-Premier League referee issues VAR verdict as new Celtic and Rangers claim emerges – ‘There’s a number of red flags’
Keith Hackett has claimed there are a number of “red flags” as Celtic, Rangers and the rest of the Scottish Premiership are set for VAR…
Ex-Premier League referee issues ‘brilliant’ claim as controversial Bukayo Saka footage emerges from Arsenal
Keith Hackett has heaped praise on the “brilliant” decision to award Arsenal a penalty in their 3-1 win over Man United on Saturday (23 April).…
Ex-Fifa official: Man United victims of major injustice as controversial Jadon Sancho footage analysed
Man United should have had a penalty kick for a handball by Cedric Soares in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory on Saturday (23 April), according to Keith…
Ex-Fifa official hits back at Alex Neil after Ross Stewart controversy at Sunderland
The referee was correct to award Sunderland a penalty and send off Lloyd Jones in their 5-1 thrashing of Cambridge United on Saturday (23 April).…
Ex-Premier League referee: Nuno Tavares should get extended ban after two Arsenal controversies
Nuno Tavares should have been sent off and Man United should have been awarded a penalty in their 3-1 loss to Arsenal on Saturday (23…
Ex-Premier League referee: Charlie Adam may be set for retrospective punishment as ‘pathetic’ footage emerges from Dundee – ‘worst of the season’
Charlie Adam was guilty of the “worst dive of the season so far” as Dundee drew 1-1 with St. Johnstone on Saturday (23 April), according…
Ex-Fifa official issues VAR claim as controversial Daizen Maeda footage emerges from Celtic
Celtic may have deserved a penalty in their 2-0 win over Ross County yesterday (24 April) but the referee had “no chance” of awarding it.…
Tottenham news: Ex-Fifa official’s verdict on Hugo Lloris landing extended ban – ‘He wiped him out’
Hugo Lloris was guilty of a “definite foul” as Tottenham were held to a 0-0 draw with Brentford on Saturday (23 April), according to Keith…
Ex-Premier League referee: Sadio Mane ‘fortunate’ to escape ban as ‘violent’ Liverpool footage analysed
Sadio Mane was “fortunate” to escape a red card as Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 yesterday (24 April), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Ex-Fifa official: Bruno Fernandes should get extended ban as controversial Man United footage analysed
Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off as Man United lost 3-1 to Arsenal on Saturday (23 April), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Premier League referee calls for Uefa intervention as Thomas Tuchel fumes at Chelsea controversy – ‘It’s not a good look’
Thomas Tuchel is right to complain about the referee’s behaviour following Real Madrid’s 5-4 aggregate win over Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals last week…
Ex-Fifa official: Antonio Conte may be set for private Premier League meeting after Tottenham controversy
Keith Hackett has claimed Tottenham manager Antonio Conte could be set for a behind-the-scenes meeting with the Premier League over refereeing standards. Speaking exclusively to…
Tottenham news: Enock Mwepu should be banned as footage analysed – Ex-Fifa official
Enock Mwepu should have been sent off as Brighton & Hove Albion beat Tottenham 1-0 on Saturday (16 April), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively…
Ex-Fifa official calls for Premier League intervention after ‘unbelievable’ Liverpool news
Keith Hackett has called on the Premier League to help Liverpool and rearrange their game with Newcastle United later this month (30 April). Speaking exclusively…
Ex-Fifa official: Newcastle United chiefs will be privately fuming after referee news
Newcastle United chiefs have every right to question why Tony Harrington is refereeing their game with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night (20 April). That is…
Ex-Premier League referee: Pep Guardiola will have lambasted Jack Grealish privately after Man City source’s reveal
Pep Guardiola will have warned Jack Grealish about his behaviour as Man City progressed to the Champions League semi-finals after a 0-0 draw last week…
Ex-Premier League referee issues ‘horrible’ claim as controversial Jack Colback footage emerges from Nottingham Forest
The decisison to award Luton Town a penalty in their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday (15 April) was a “horrible call”, according to…
Ex-Premier League referee: Brentford victims of major injustice as Ismaila Sarr image emerges from Watford
Keith Hackett has admitted he was “surprised” Watford’s goal in their 2-1 loss to Brentford on Saturday (16 April) was not ruled out for offside.…
Ex-Premier League referee: Dejan Kulusevski deserves extended ban as ‘violent’ Tottenham footage analysed
Dejan Kulusevski should have been shown a straight red card as Tottenham lost 1-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday (16 April). That is…