Ex-Premier League ref slams ‘dolphin-type’ diver Edouard after Celtic controversy
Keith Hackett has insisted John Beaton was right to show Odsonne Edouard a yellow card for attempting to win Celtic a penalty against Hearts this…
Keith Hackett Archives: 08/2021
Hackett digs at Grealish for shirking in Tottenham v Man City controversy
Anthony Taylor was right to caution Jack Grealish late on as Manchester City beat Tottenham at the weekend, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Hackett salutes Maupay for ‘terrific’ post-match take on Burnley-Brighton drama
Referees’ jobs would be a lot easier if every player had the attitude of Brighton striker Neil Maupay. So says ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett,…
Hackett shares ‘unbelievable’ verdict on ‘private’ Tottenham-Tanganga incident
Anthony Taylor’s response to Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga’s persistent fouling against Man City on Sunday was spot-on. So says ex-Premier League referee Keith Hackett, speaking…
Hackett: Arsenal could have had penalty v Brentford as controversial incident missed by VAR
Some referees would have awarded Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun a penalty against Brentford – but Michael Oliver ultimately made the right call. So says ex-Premier…
Hackett demands FA reform amid latest Salah cheat storm at Liverpool
The FA must introduce an independent review panel to adjudicate on “possible dives” like Mohamed Salah’s for Liverpool on Saturday. So says ex-Premier League referee…
Ex-Premier League ref: Mike Dean took ‘huge risk’ in Aston Villa clash v Watford
Mike Dean took a “huge risk” with his decision to play advantage before Watford’s third goal against Aston Villa on Saturday. So says ex-Premier League…
Hackett shares emphatic verdict on Vardy’s disallowed goal in Leicester clash v Wolves
Jamie Vardy’s disallowed goal for Leicester City against Wolves highlighted a major officiating change for the 2021-22 season. That is the view of ex-Premier League…
Hackett ‘shocked’ by ‘major’ Burnley-Brighton controversy
VAR got it badly wrong – Burnley’s opening goal against Brighton on Saturday should not have been allowed to stand. So says ex-Premier League referee…
Hackett blasts ‘soft and weak’ Leno after Arsenal controversy
Brentford’s second goal against Arsenal was legitimate and Bernd Leno was “soft and weak” for trying to claim a foul. So says ex-Premier League referee…
Hackett: Liverpool keeper Alisson ‘quite clearly’ flouted the ‘laws’ v Norwich
Liverpool were allowed to flout rules regarding kit colour clashes in Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Norwich City. That is the view of ex-Premier League…