Ex-Premier League referee on SFA punishment for Celtic as controversial image emerges
The Scottish FA may not punish Celtic after their fans disrupted a minute’s applause ahead of their 2-0 loss to St Mirren on Sunday (18…
Keith Hackett Archives: 09/2022
Ex-Premier League referee demands FA investigation as ‘horrendous’ Jack Grealish image emerges from Man City
The FA should launch an investigation into Nathan Collins’ red card on Jack Grealish as Wolves lost 3-0 to Man City on Saturday (17 September),…
Ex-Premier League referee demands extended ban and laws rewritten after analysing Callum McGregor footage from Celtic
The laws should be rewritten after Mark O’Hara was only shown a yellow card for his challenge on Callum McGregor as St Mirren beat Celtic…
Ex-Premier League referee: Davinson Sanchez ‘lucky’ to escape punishment as Tottenham extended ban claim issued
Davinson Sanchez should have been shown a yellow card for his challenge on Danny Ward as Tottenham beat Leicester City 6-3 on Saturday (17 September),…
Ex-Fifa official: Liverpool set to benefit from major change after journalist’s reveal
Keith Hackett is adamant Premier League clubs such as Liverpool will benefit from the introduction of new offside technology next season. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Ex-Premier League referee: Liverpool coach deserves ‘big ‘ punishment after confirmed news
Liverpool goalkeeper coach John Achterberg fully deserves his one-match touchline ban and £7,000 fine, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa…
Ex-Fifa official: VAR ‘clamping down’ after Allan McGregor controversy at Rangers
Keith Hackett has claimed officials are “clamping down” on encroachment after an incident in Napoli’s win over Rangers in the Champions League. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Premier League referee: Steve Cook should get extended ban as controversial Nottingham Forest footage emerges
Steve Cook should have been sent off as Nottingham Forest lost 3-2 to Fulham on Friday night (16 September), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively…
Ex-Fifa official issues emphatic James Sands verdict as Rangers controversy analysed
Keith Hackett has claimed referee Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz had “no alternative” but to send off Rangers defender James Sands against Napoli. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Fifa official: Celtic facing major punishment after BBC update
Uefa may fine Celtic after their fans unveiled a “political” banner during their 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League last week (14…
Ex-Fifa official: ‘Media problem’ exposed as BBC’s Gabriel Martinelli footage emerges from Arsenal
David Coote needs to work on his hand signals after many thought he had awarded Brentford a penalty in their 3-0 loss to Arsenal on…
Ex-PGMOL chief: Liverpool may be blocking major change after reveal
Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League clubs may block referees from giving post-match interviews, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
Ex-Fifa official: Liverpool coach may receive touchline ban and ‘annual salary’ fine after confirmed news
John Achterberg and Daniel Hodges may receive touchline bans and fines worth their “annual salary” after the scenes when Liverpool beat Newcastle United 2-1 last…
Ex-Uefa official: Jurgen Klopp ‘in trouble’ and may face investigation after Liverpool reveal
Jurgen Klopp is “in trouble” with the FA after suggesting referee decisions cost Liverpool the Premier League title last season, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking…
Ex-Fifa official demands major change after latest in ‘remarkable’ Huddersfield Town controversy
Keith Hackett wants to see goal-line technology “enhanced” after Huddersfield Town were issued an apology by Hawk-Eye. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Fifa…
Ex-Premier League referee: Ryan Lowe set for extended ban after Preston North End news
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe is set for a touchline ban, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and Premier…
Ex-Fifa official: Celtic and Rangers told to back major change after Sir Kenny Dalglish reveal
Keith Hackett has urged Celtic and Rangers to back the introduction of “an independent panel” when Video Assistant Refereeing is brought into the Scottish Premiership.…
Ex-Premier League referee swipes at Karren Brady after West Ham twist
West Ham co-owner Karren Brady is wrong – the problem with the VAR is the people who run it not the “criteria of operation”, according…
Ex-Fifa official issues ‘big’ FA verdict after new Liverpool development
Keith Hackett has backed the FA’s decision to postpone last weekend’s fixtures as Liverpool head towards a second week without Premier League football. Speaking exclusively…
Ex-Fifa official: Newcastle United owners accused of major blunder after official news – ‘I was bemused’
Keith Hackett has insisted Newcastle United should direct any refereeing complaints to the Premier League and not the PGMOL. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the…