Exclusive: Leicester denied penalty vs Fulham over ‘modern day player problem’
Leicester can have no complaints over not being awarded a penalty early on in their defeat to Fulham, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2025
Keith Hackett slams Stuart Attwell for ‘poor officiating’ against Newcastle
Stuart Attwell has been criticised by Keith Hackett for one aspect of his officiating that frustrated Newcastle in their 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth. The former…
Exclusive: Welsh FA branded ‘weak’ ahead of Cardiff and Swansea punishment
Cardiff City and Swansea City will both be punished following a brawl after the South Wales derby between the two sides, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: ‘Instigator’ Franco faces sanction on Riza clash in Cardiff v Swansea
Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco could face punishment over his collision with Cardiff City manager in the South Wales derby, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Exclusive: Kasper Schmeichel ‘could be in trouble’ after Celtic referee incident
Kasper Schmeichel is facing possible punishment for his reaction after Celtic beat Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Hackett: ‘Nailed on’ referee error as Brighton escape red card v Man United
Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh could have been booked even before he was yellow-carded for a challenge late in the first half of his side’s win…
Exclusive: VAR miss ‘guilty’ man vs Celtic, possible wrong incident review
Celtic were right to be upset by the goal awarded to Kilmarnock during their Scottish Cup victory as a “guilty” man was overlooked, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: Brighton goal ‘wrongly disallowed’ v Man United after ‘accident’
Brighton star Joao Pedro saw his goal v Man United wrongly disallowed after an “accidental” collision in the build-up, Keith Hackett has claimed. The former…
Exclusive: Southampton ace should get long ban after ‘serious’ incident v Forest
Southampton star Flynn Downes should have been sent off and have landed an extended ban for an act of serious foul play during their 3-2…
Exclusive: Man United face FA punishment after incident v Brighton
Man United could face punishment from the FA after their players surrounded the referee in the lead-up to Joao Pedro’s disallowed goal at Old Trafford.…
Exclusive: Hackett shares ‘sad’ Attwell truth after Newcastle v Bournemouth mess
Stuart Attwell “lacks empathy” in his refereeing after he was heckled by Newcastle fans during a chaotic officiating display in the 4-1 win by Bournemouth,…
Keith Hackett: Omer Riza must urgently call LMA after Cardiff v Swansea eruption
Cardiff City boss Omer Riza should urgently put in a call to the League Managers Association (LMA) as he faces hefty punishment in the fallout…
Keith Hackett: Welsh FA may step in over ‘derogatory’ James McClean at Wrexham
Wrexham star James McClean faces contact from the Wales Football Association if he is reported after “derogatory comments”, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Newcastle star Joelinton took ‘retribution’ after Attwell failure
Stuart Attwell’s failure to officiate quickly led to a multi-player clash between Newcastle and Bournemouth that saw three booked, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Two Sunderland penalties wrong as James Trafford escapes Burnley red
Sunderland were wrongly awarded two penalties in their draw against Burnley as both were saved by James Trafford from Wilson Isidor, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett explodes at FA over ‘unacceptable’ Man United star
Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee avoiding a ban for his “totally unacceptable” celebration against Southampton is sending the wrong message to youngsters, Keith Hackett has…
Hackett Exclusive: ‘Stupid’ Zirkzee set to be banned after Man United incident
Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee is likely to be banned for at least three-match ban for his celebration in his side’s 3-1 win over Southampton,…
Joao Pedro Exclusive: ‘Officials to get advice after unacceptable Brighton incident’
Joao Pedro should have been sent off for Brighton during their win over Ipswich following a challenge on opposition goalkeeper Christian Walton, Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Referee ‘should have checked Everton penalty’ in Aston Villa defeat
Everton should have had a claim for a penalty checked on-field by the referee in their defeat to Aston Villa at Goodison Park, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: Santiago Bueno goal ‘wrongly ruled out by VAR’ at Newcastle
Santiago Bueno’s goal against Newcastle was incorrectly ruled out by VAR as Wolves were beaten at St. James’ Park, according to Keith Hackett. The former…