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Home » Keith Hackett

Keith Hackett Archives: 12/2022

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Ex-FIFA referee suggests Celtic are being ‘massively’ disadvantaged after new VAR rant

Keith Hackett has claimed unnecessary checks by the Video Assistant Referee are affecting the “flow” of games for high-tempo sides like Celtic. Speaking exclusively to…

Keith Hackett
Dec 28, 2022
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Ex-FIFA referee can’t believe new Premier League proposals as worrying Chelsea footage emerges

Keith Hackett has insisted he can’t see a way for IFAB and FIFA to reject proposals for temporary concussion substitutes in the Premier League as…

Keith Hackett
Dec 28, 2022
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Ex-FIFA official: Nottingham Forest may be forced into ‘big’ pay-out amid courtroom twist

Keith Hackett has insisted Nottingham Forest and other top English sides may have to fork out for additional policing amid continued budget cuts from the…

Keith Hackett
Dec 28, 2022
West Ham

West Ham news: Ex-Premier League referee issues new VAR claim after Aaron Cresswell controversy – ‘sort it out’

Keith Hackett has claimed the decision to overturn a penalty given against West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell provides a clear example of the benefits of…

Keith Hackett
Dec 28, 2022
Liverpool

Ex-Premier League referee: Liverpool could face ‘points deduction’ amid new twist in Jurgen Klopp controversy

Keith Hackett has claimed clubs from Liverpool all the way to the grassroots level should face points deductions for referee abuse as the FA looks…

Keith Hackett
Dec 28, 2022
Celtic

Ex-FIFA official hits out at Ange Postecoglou as ‘awful’ Celtic footage analysed

Keith Hackett has insisted the referee had no option but to give Celtic midfielder David Turnbull his marching orders for an “awful” high challenge on…

Keith Hackett
Dec 28, 2022
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Ex-Premier League referee endorses radical overhaul as plans revealed – ‘this is a big problem at Man United’

Keith Hackett has claimed fans of clubs like Man United and Liverpool will only “buy in” to the Video Assistant Referee system if the process…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022
Tottenham

Ex-FIFA official: Harry Kane is gaining a ‘reputation’ as ‘really poor’ Tottenham footage emerges

Keith Hackett has lamented the “very poor” decision which saw Tottenham star Harry Kane denied a penalty during the 2-2 draw against Brentford on Boxing…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022
West Ham, Jarrod Bowen

Ex-Premier League referee in ‘no doubt’ about Jarrod Bowen controversy as West Ham footage analysed

Keith Hackett has insisted Michael Oliver was “spot-on” to award West Ham a penalty for a contentious challenge on Jarrod Bowen. Speaking exclusively to Football…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022

Ex-Premier League referee: Jordan Henderson has ‘crossed the line’ as controversial Liverpool footage emerges

Keith Hackett has claimed Liverpool midfield star Jordan Henderson “stepped over the line” by engaging with Aston Villa fans during the Merseysiders’ 3-1 win at…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022
Kyogo

Celtic news: Ex-FIFA referee can’t believe Kyogo Furuhashi controversy – ‘I’m gobsmacked’

Keith Hackett has insisted the Scottish Premiership should introduce goal-line technology after Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi was denied a potential goal in the 4-1 win…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022

Ex-Premier League referee: Tyrick Mitchell deserves extended ban as Crystal Palace controversy analysed

Keith Hackett has insisted the referee was “absolutely right” to give Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell a straight red card for his studs-up tackle on…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022
Celtic

Ex-FIFA referee: Celtic victims of major injustice as controversial Liel Abada footage analysed

Keith Hackett has suggested the Video Assistant Referee should have accepted the referee’s decision to award Celtic star Liel Abada’s goal against Livingston rather than…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022

Tottenham news: Ex-PL referee demands retrospective ban as ‘cheating’ Matt Doherty ‘exposed’

Keith Hackett has called on the FA to introduce “retrospective punishment” for diving after Tottenham star Matt Doherty was “exposed” during the 2-2 draw with…

Keith Hackett
Dec 27, 2022

Ex-Premier League referee: Liverpool and Man City know they are damaging football after ‘unusual’ talks

Liverpool and Man City have recognised their tempestuous relationship is not good for the image of the game, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…

Keith Hackett
Dec 24, 2022

Ex-Fifa official U-turns as controversial Elliot Embleton footage emerges from Sunderland

Elliot Embleton deserved to be sent off as Sunderland drew 1-1 with Hull City on Saturday (17 December), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…

Keith Hackett
Dec 24, 2022
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Ex-Fifa official: Liverpool told to launch complete overhaul after ‘big’ BBC reveal

Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League need to invest more in ensuring spectators can remain safe in football grounds, according to Keith Hackett.…

Keith Hackett
Dec 24, 2022
Sunderland player Luke O'Nien

Ex-Premier League referee issues ‘illegal’ Luke O’Nien claim as Sunderland flashpoint analysed

Hull City should have been awarded a penalty kick in their 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday (17 December) for Luke O’Nien’s challenge on Oscar…

Keith Hackett
Dec 22, 2022

Man United news: Ex-PL referee questions Lisandro Martinez as controversial footage drops

Keith Hackett has questioned why a video of Man United defender Lisandro Martinez and his Argentina teammates signing anti-English chants stopped Anthony Taylor from refereeing…

Keith Hackett
Dec 20, 2022

Ex-Fifa official on Sheffield United star potentially ‘going to jail’ as Oli McBurnie news confirmed

Sheffield United and Oli McBurnie could prompt a major change in how football grounds are policed and player safety is ensured, according to Keith Hackett.…

Keith Hackett
Dec 20, 2022

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