Exclusive: Willie Collum actions hailed over Dundee United vs Hibernian incident
Willie Collum’s response to the controversy over a disallowed goal for Dundee United in their defeat to Hibernian has drawn high praise from Keith Hackett.…
Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2025
Exclusive: ‘Insufficient evidence’ against Haaland goal for Man City at Tottenham
Man City striker Erling Haaland should not have had a goal disallowed for handball during his side’s win over Tottenham, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Exclusive: Celtic and Rangers in ‘dangerous waters’, now face stadium bans
Celtic and Rangers will continue to be fined and then face a stadium ban in Europe for the behaviour of their fans, according to Keith…
Keith Hackett blasts VAR MacDermid over major Dundee United vs Hibs controversy
Keith Hackett has blasted VAR for getting involved to controversially disallow Sam Dalby’s goal for Dundee United in their defeat to Hibernian. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: FA must clarify plan to ‘inconvenience’ Arne Slot with Liverpool ban
Keith Hackett wants to see the FA clarify the rules on Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s touchline ban ahead of their match against Southampton. The former…
Exclusive: Referee followed Man United red card for Dorgu with pointless act
Man United defender Patrick Dorgu was correctly sent off for a horror tackle against Ipswich but there was no point to the referee’s actions along…
Exclusive: Attwell call explained in odd Diogo Jota Liverpool v Newcastle incident
Liverpool striker Diogo Jota was through on goal before Stuart Attwell stopped play and it was a smart decision, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Keith Hackett reacts to Mo Salah and Lewis Hall incident in Liverpool vs Newcastle
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s big call for a penalty against Newcastle. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: Madley hailed over Hudson-Odoi incident in Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Arsenal rightly did not have a penalty awarded against them in the first half of their clash with Nottingham Forest, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Hackett Exclusive: Arteta faces charge after Arsenal complaints, but he’s right
Mikel Arteta may be charged for his latest comments on refereeing decisions against Arsenal this season, says Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Jack Currie red wrong in Birmingham vs Leyton Orient – Ex-PGMOL boss
Leyton Orient left-back Jack Currie should not have been sent off during his side’s defeat to Birmingham City, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Hackett: ‘Theatrical’ Ramsey rightly denied Aston Villa penalty v Crystal Palace
Aston Villa attacker Jacob Ramsey wanted a penalty by VAR during his side’s defeat to Crystal Palace but was correctly denied, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss reacts as Arne Slot, Liverpool and Everton punished
Keith Hackett believes the FA have sent a message to with the punishment they have given Liverpool manager Arne Slot after his red card during…
Hackett wants law change after Watkins VAR incident in Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Keith Hackett has called for a change to the law after a decision that went against Aston Villa in their defeat to Crystal Palace. The…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver gets Adams on Lamptey wrong in Brighton v Bournemouth
Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams should have been carded by Michael Oliver in his side’s defeat to Brighton, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Pedro Neto should be ‘retrospectively banned’ after Chelsea ‘disrespect’
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto showed a lack of respect to Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Keith Hackett reacts to Callum McGregor goal controversy in Celtic v Aberdeen
Keith Hackett has issued his verdict on the decision not to rule out Callum McGregor’s goal as Celtic secured a 5-1 victory over Aberdeen on…
Keith Hackett reacts to Kepa on Pedro penalty incident in Brighton vs Bournemouth
Keith Hackett has issued his verdict on Michael Oliver’s decision to award Brighton a penalty after a foul by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The former…
Exclusive: Howard Webb must visit David Moyes after Everton v Man United ‘error’
Premier League referees chief Howard Webb should visit Everton manager David Moyes to prove there will be no repeat of the “major error” against his…
Keith Hackett delighted by Jarred Gillett amid Nottingham Forest v Newcastle drama
Keith Hackett was full of praise for referee Jarred Gillett after a “first class” refereeing performance as Nottingham Forest lost to Newcastle. The former PGMOL…