Exclusive: Adeboyega appeal update after ‘harsh’ Dundee United red vs Dundee
Keith Hackett has suggested that the penalty and red card conceded by Dundee United defender Emmanuel Adeboyega in the Dundee derby would not have been…
Keith Hackett Archives: 03/2025
Exclusive: ‘Sad’ appeal update on Toyosi Olusanya St Mirren red card v Motherwell
St Mirren striker Toyosi Olusanya should not have been sent off during his side’s draw with Motherwell, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss backs Stoke fury after late Millwall drama
Stoke City can feel aggrieved about the late penalty they conceded in their defeat to Millwall, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Hillsborough safety incidents slammed in Sheffield United v Wednesday
Keith Hackett has slammed the “stupid acts” of some fans after Sheffield United’s winner against Sheffield Wednesday. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Keith Hackett wants retrospective action after Sunderland ‘punch’ vs Coventry
Keith Hackett has called for retrospective action to be taken against Sunderland full-back Trai Hume after his side’s defeat to Coventry City. The former PGMOL…
Keith Hackett shocked by Thomas Partey on Enzo Fernandez as Arsenal beat Chelsea
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was lucky not to be punished for a “reckless” incident in his side’s win over Chelsea, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Exclusive: Kavanagh faces review over Wesley Fofana incidents in Arsenal v Chelsea
Chris Kavanagh needs “operational advice” after his poor refereeing performance in Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal, says Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: Tomas Soucek’s West Ham opener at Everton ‘illegal’
Everton should have been given a free kick for a push on Beto in the lead up to Tomas Soucek’s opening goal for West Ham…
Exclusive: PGMOL to contact LMA after Guardiola’s Simon Hooper rage at Man City
The FA could send reminder to managers to speak to referees in their dressing rooms after Man City boss Pep Guardiola confronted referee Simon Hopper…
Exclusive: VAR ‘not allowed’ to punish Rutter on Gvardiol in Man City vs Brighton
Brighton attacker Georginio Rutter should have been carded for a challenge on Man City defender Josko Gvardiol that was checked by VAR, Keith Hackett has…
Keith Hackett issues Joao Pedro diving red card verdict after Man City vs Brighton
Joao Pedro was fortunate not to be sent off for Brighton during their clash with Man City, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Fulham denied ‘clear’ penalty v Tottenham after Andy Madley shocker
Fulham were denied a nailed-on penalty against Tottenham after Raul Jimenez was pushed over inside the box, Keith Hackett has claimed. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Chelsea star ‘very fortunate’ to avoid red card after Arsenal ‘stamp’
Chelsea star Wesley Fofana was very fortunate to avoid being sent off for a “deliberate stamp” against Arsenal, Keith Hackett has claimed. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Sheffield Wednesday face FA sanction as police step in
Sheffield Wednesday could face a sanction from the FA after missiles were thrown during their derby clash v Sheffield United, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Arsenal denied ‘clear’ penalty by ‘amazing’ Chris Kavanagh error
Arsenal were denied a penalty by referee Chris Kavanagh against Chelsea despite a “clear” handball offence, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: ‘Interesting’ reason Pawson let Semenyo off Bournemouth red v Brentford
Bournemouth winger Antonoine Semenyo would have been shown a red card had his two fouls been committed the other way around, according to Keith Hackett.…
Keith Hackett slams Simon Hooper after Guardiola clash over Man City Doku incident
Simon Hooper was “poor” when he booked Man City winger Jeremy Doku for diving in their draw with Brighton, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Exclusive: Assistant hailed as Pawson misses ‘deliberate’ Semenyo elbow v Brentford
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo could have “easily” been show a card after successive fouls against Brentford, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Hackett Exclusive: Kiko Saito ban verdict after Dan James incident in QPR v Leeds
QPR winger Kiko Saito “clearly” deserved to be sent off for an “unacceptable” challenge on Leeds winger Dan James, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Hackett Exclusive: Controversial Mitoma incident ‘sad’ in Man City vs Brighton
Kaoru Mitoma’s disallowed goal against Man City was a “sad” situation for Brighton as VAR got involved, Keith Hackett has told Football Insider. Fabian Hurzeler’s…