Exclusive: PGMOL told to axe ref John Brooks as Nicolas Jackson-Newcastle footage analysed
John Brooks should have shown no hesitation to send off Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson after he was eventually shown a red card against Newcastle, Keith Hackett…
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Exclusive: PGMOL insider slams ‘cheat’ Kluivert in Bournemouth v Aston Villa clash
Justin Kluivert has been slammed for “cheating” as Bournemouth faced Aston Villa, by former referee Keith Hackett. The ex-FIFA official and former head of the…
Exclusive: Mings escapes ‘reckless’ elbow red card in Aston Villa v Bournemouth
Tyrone Mings was very lucky to escape punishment for a “reckless” elbow on Alex Scott in Aston Villa’s clash with Bournemouth, according to Keith Hackett.…
Exclusive: Cunha deserved Wolves red vs Brighton amid Hurzeler fury – Ex-FIFA ref
Fabian Hurzeler was left raging that Matheus Cunha wasn’t sent off in Brighton’s win away to Wolves, and Keith Hackett has given his thoughts on…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss hails Darren England for bold call in Fulham vs Everton
Keith Hackett has praised referee Darren England for his confident decision-making after rejecting VAR’s interventions in Everton’s 3-1 win over Fulham. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss unhappy Welbeck’s Brighton goal disallowed v Wolves
Danny Welbeck’s controversially disallowed Brighton goal against Wolves has upset Keith Hackett in the 2-0 Seagulls win The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider rages at ‘unacceptable’ Leyton Orient v Stockport incident
Keith Hackett was incensed by an “unacceptable” incident that took place in Leyton Orient’s 2-2 draw with Stockport County in the playoff semi-finals. The former…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider reviews Sheffield Utd controversy after Wilder explosion
Chris Wilder was livid after Sheffield United had a goal ruled out against Bristol City in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, and…
Exclusive: Post-game sanctions called for after Dorgu ‘cheat’ in Man United win
Keith Hackett has called for changes to be made in football after an incident involving Man United left-back Patrick Dorgu against Athletic Bilbao. The former…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref analyses huge Dickie incident in Bristol City v Sheffield Utd
Rob Dickie’s penalty concession and red card for a foul on Sheffield United striker Kieffer Moore has been assessed by Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Patrick Dorgu ‘simulation’ fails in Man United v Athletic Club
Keith Hackett has reacted to appeals for a penalty from Man United left-back Patrick Dorgu during his side’s clash with Athletic Bilbao. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Arsenal ‘have every right’ to fury at officials in PSG loss – Ex-FIFA ref
Arsenal have every right to be unhappy after a dismal performance from VAR and referee Felix Zwayer according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref baffled by ‘extreme’ Lewis-Skelly decision in Arsenal v PSG
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on the penalty conceded by Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly during his side’s Champions League clash with PSG. The former…
Exclusive: Referee error saves Nico Dominguez from red in Nottingham Forest v Palace
Nico Dominguez was fortunate not to be sent off for a second yellow card offence in Nottingham Forest’s draw with Crystal Palace, according to Keith…
Exclusive: Premier League clubs told don’t pay ‘deplorable’ PGMOL, ex-ref explodes
Premier League clubs have been told to refuse increasing the funding they provide to the PGMOL, by the former chief of officiating Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Rob Jones hailed as rare rule imposed on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers
Keith Hackett has hailed referee Rob Jones for his action against Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers during his side’s clash with Fulham. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Callum McGregor lucky to escape Hagi’s Rangers shout v Celtic – Ex-ref
Callum McGregor was fortunate to get away without conceding a potential match-winning penalty to Ianis Hagi in Celtic’s 1-1 draw at Rangers, according to Keith…
Exclusive: Diver Todd Cantwell deserved Blackburn sanction at Sheffield United
Keith Hackett has reacted after two penalty appeals from Blackburn Rovers ace Todd Cantwell were rejected in his side’s Championship clash with Sheffield United. The…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref slams Jarell Quansah after Liverpool nightmare at Chelsea
Keith Hackett has given his analysis of the “careless” Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah after his side were beaten 3-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The…
Exclusive: Ben Davies ‘shrewd’ as West Ham denied penalty vs Tottenham
Tottenham centre-back Ben Davies exhibited some clever behaviour as he escaped conceding a penalty against West Ham after the two sides met at the London…