Exclusive: Enzo Fernandez saved Antony from red card in angry Chelsea v Betis clash
Enzo Fernandez’s reaction saved Antony from being sent off during a heated altercation between Chelsea and Real Betis, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Keith Hackett Archives: 05/2025
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref reacts to Chelsea penalty incident as Nico Jackson taken out
Keith Hackett has reviewed whether Chelsea should have had a penalty in their Conference League final with Real Betis after a clash between Nicolas Jackson…
Exclusive: Newcastle fan Michael Oliver left exposed amid Aston Villa controversy
Keith Hackett admits referee Michael Oliver’s support for Newcastle United could have left him “exposed” had he refereed a game on the final day of…
Exclusive: Bramall guessed on Aston Villa’s Roger’s outrage – PGMOL insider
Thomas Bramall made the mistake to deny Aston Villa the opening goal in their crucial defeat at Manchester United because he guessed at the decision,…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider shares Aston Villa legal challenge update after Man United
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on the validity of legal action from Aston Villa against the PGMOL. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider issues ban verdicts on Ryan Gravenberch and Emi Martinez
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on whether or not red cards should carry over to the next Premier League season. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Howard Webb’s ‘careless’ decision caused Aston Villa’s Rogers incident
Keith Hackett has slammed Howard Webb for a “careless” decision that led to Morgan Rogers’ disallowed goal for Aston Villa against Man United. The former…
Exclusive: Mitov penalty save as Aberdeen beat Celtic exposed VAR negative
Dimitar Mitov’s penalty save against Celtic in Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup triumph highlighted the “negative side” of VAR, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Emi Martinez red card in doubt after Aston Villa’s loss at Man United
Keith Hackett has serious doubts over the decision to send Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez off against Man United. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: Season ‘down the pan’ for Aston Villa after Bramall error – PGMOL insider
Aston Villa were robbed of place in next season’s Champions League and a subsequent £100million windfall by refereeing incompetence, according to Keith Hackett. In an…
Exclusive: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah wrongly denied penalty v Crystal Palace
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty after a handball from Maxence Lacroix, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Andy Madley hailed over Ilkay Gundogan incident in Fulham v Man City
Keith Hackett has praised Andy Madley for his smart refereeing for an incident involving Man City veteran Ilkay Gundogan in the win over Fulham. The…
Exclusive: Bryan Mbeumo goal ‘illegal’ as Ait-Nouri wiped out in Wolves v Brentford
Bryan Mbeumo’s goal for Brentford in their draw against Wolves should not have been allowed, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Ex-ref analyses Liverpool’s Gravenberch red card footage v Crystal Palace
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on Darren England’s decision to send off Ryan Gravenberch in Liverpool’s draw with Crystal Palace. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Refs slammed over Newcastle’s Gordon and Liverpool’s Gravenberch dives
Keith Hackett has criticised “inconsistent” refereeing after Ryan Gravenberch and Anthony Gordon were both treated differently for committing acts of simulation. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss shock at Bramall appointment as Aston Villa to complain
Keith Hackett can’t understand why Thomas Bramall was appointed to referee Aston Villa’s loss to Man United, which saw them miss out on Champions League…
Exclusive: Chelsea face sanctions after Cucurella incident v Nottingham Forest
Chelsea could face retrospective sanctions after Marc Cucurella appeared to be “crying wolf” against Nottingham Forest, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider slams howler in major Man United v Aston Villa controversy
Keith Hackett believes referee Thomas Bramall made “a huge error“ in disallowing Morgan Rogers’ goal during Aston Villa’s defeat to Manchester United. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Anthony Taylor hailed over Nottingham Forest near-red card v Chelsea
Anthony Taylor has received full backing from a PGMOL insider after a heated incident between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider shocked by Charlton v Leyton Orient incident
PGMOL officials have been slammed after the communication kit worn by Andrew Kitchen failed during the League One playoff final between Charlton and Leyton Orient.…