Ex-Premier League referee hits back over ‘shocking’ Sunderland v Ipswich controversy
Ipswich Town can have no complaints with the penalty they gave away in their 2-0 loss to Sunderland, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Keith Hackett Archives: 11/2021
Ex-Premier League referee hails ‘big lad’ who ‘stepped in and used his weight’ after ‘very physical clash’ at Liverpool
Michael Oliver’s handling of the spat between Mikel Arteta and Jurgen Klopp in Arsenal’s 4-0 loss to Liverpool was “world-class”, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking…
Ex-Fifa referee swipes at four Southampton stars after analysing controversial footage
There is a case for Norwich City’s opening goal in their 2-1 win over Southampton to be chalked off for a foul in the build-up…
Ex-Fifa referee: Andersen should get extended ban after ‘farcical’ Crystal Palace footage emerges
Joachim Andersen should have been sent off for Crystal Palace in their 3-3 draw with Burnley, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
Ex-Premier League referee: Maguire set for extended ban as controversial Man United footage emerges
Keith Hackett has insisted Harry Maguire can have no complaints after he was sent off for Man United in their embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Watford.…
Ex-Fifa referee heaps praise on ‘brilliant’ Walsh after analysing under-the-radar Celtic footage
Keith Hackett has heaped praise on Nick Walsh for the subtle advantage he played as James Forrest scored the only goal as Celtic beat St.…
Ex-Premier League referee hails Sunderland after Flanagan transformation
Keith Hackett has hailed Sunderland for their management of Tom Flanagan after he returned from suspension. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and Premier…
Ex-Premier League ref ‘concerned’ as authorities told to visit Klopp at Liverpool in latest twist
The PGMOL should visit Jurgen Klopp to explain why Aaron Cresswell was not sent off for in West Ham’s 3-2 win over Liverpool before the…
Ex-Fifa referee: Conte set to ‘interrogate’ Skipp at Tottenham after horror reveal
Antonio Conte should “interrogate” Oliver Skipp and his yellow cards as he is set to serve a suspension at Tottenham, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking…
Ex-Fifa referee: Postecoglou told to do his ‘homework’ after controversial Celtic news confirmed
Celtic need to do their “homework” on Nick Walsh after he was confirmed as the referee for their Scottish League Cup semi-final against St Johnstone,…
Ex-Premier League referee lays down the law as Ibrahimovic and Chelsea star in ‘unsporting’ controversy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic should have been shown a yellow card for his challenge on Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta while on international duty, according to Keith Hackett.…
Ex-Premier League referee: Teams to target Liverpool ‘weakness’ as Alisson controversy takes fresh twist
Keith Hackett has suggested opposition teams may target Alisson next time they play Liverpool as he has shown a “weakness”. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
Ex-Fifa referee demands Uefa law change as Liverpool star Robertson caught up in controversy
Keith Hackett has suggested Uefa should review their suspension protocols as Liverpool star Andy Robertson could face a ban for Scotland’s crucial World Cup playoff…
Ex-Fifa referee: ‘Authorities have got it wrong’ as ruling made on Swansea v Cardiff controversy
Keith Hackett has claimed the “authorities got it wrong” as Swansea City escaped punishment for their celebrations during their 3-0 win over Cardiff City last…
Ex-Premier League referee: Doherty is the real victim as ‘very harsh’ Tottenham star footage analysed
Tottenham defender Matt Doherty should not have had his goal for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal disallowed, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Fifa referee: Premier League will be fuming over Aston Villa star Hause at key meeting after source reveals all
Aston Villa defender Kortney Hause will be the subject of the PGMOL board’s next meeting. That is the view of the former head of the…
Ex-Fifa referee issues verdict as controversial Carter-Vickers footage emerges from Celtic
The referee made the right decision by not giving Dundee a penalty in their 4-2 loss to Celtic, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Fifa referee swipes at Kyogo as Celtic ‘headbutt’ footage emerges
Keith Hackett has suggested Kyogo Furuhashi needs to be more honest as he tried to win Celtic a penalty in their 4-2 win over Dundee.…
Ex-Premier League referee: Man United have made unforgivable Shaw error as update emerges
Luke Shaw should have been substituted by Man United as soon as he suffered a head injury in their 2-0 loss to Man City, according…
Ex-Premier League referee issues verdict on Wolves controversy as Lage fumes
Bruno Lage is wrong to suggest Wolves deserved a penalty in their 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football…