Keith Hackett delighted after Onana controversy in Aston Villa win at Everton
Keith Hackett has hailed referee Sam Barrott’s handling of the incident which could have seen Amadou Onana sent off for Aston Villa against Everton. The…
Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2025
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Wolves star Matheus Cunha denied penalty v Newcastle
Keith Hackett has given his verdict after Wolves were denied a penalty during their 3-0 loss to Newcastle. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett reacts after penalty rescues Celtic at Dundee
Keith Hackett has given his verdict after Celtic were awarded a penalty against Dundee in the final minutes of their dramatic 3-3 draw at Dens…
Alexander-Arnold Storm: Ex-PGMOL chief re-analyses Liverpool-Forest footage
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on an incident in the 1-1 Liverpool draw with Nottingham Forest where Trent Alexander-Arnold struck an opponent. The former…
Ref Exclusive: ‘Violent’ Brooks deserved red after what he did to Chelsea star
Bournemouth winger David Brooks was “violent” against Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella and should have been sent off, says Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Liverpool used ‘unfair tactic’ in VAR incident vs Nottingham Forest
Diogo Jota was never going to have his equaliser for Liverpool in their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest ruled out by VAR, Keith Hackett…
Keith Hackett slams ‘serious offender’ Cucurella for ‘blatant’ Chelsea incident
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella was criticised for his “blatant unfair” offence on David Brooks after he left the Bournemouth man hurt at Stamford Bridge, according…
Keith Hackett baffled by West Ham v Fulham incident, calls for PGMOL action
West Ham had a goal ruled out against Fulham and it has confirmed that the PGMOL quickly needs to act, says Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Arsenal fall foul of officials as controversy intensifies
Arsenal and Ipswich offside calls in the FA Cup third round unearthed the “dilemma” around consistency with certain decisions, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Man United-Arsenal controversy: Official made ‘terrific decision’ – ex-Fifa chief
Gabriel Martinelli was right to have a goal disallowed for Arsenal during their FA Cup defeat to Man United, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
‘Man United make unwise social media move’ after Arsenal bust-up – Ex-Fifa ref
Man United made an “unwise” social media post following their FA Cup victory over Arsenal, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Doncaster hero ‘lucky to be on pitch’ to deliver Hull City upset – Ex-PGMOL chief
Doncaster Rovers goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe was fortunate not to be sent off before saving a crucial penalty in his side’s FA Cup upset win over…
Coventry v Sheffield Wednesday controversy: Ex-PGMOL chief on ‘rare’ incident
Coventry were rightly disallowed a second goal in normal time before being taken to extra time and penalties in their FA Cup third round win…
Wolves vs Bristol City controversy: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to penalty footage
Bristol City would have been “very lucky” to be given a penalty in their FA Cup third round defeat to Wolves, Keith Hackett has said.…
Oxford United ‘to lose appeal’ as Exeter footage re-analysed – ex-PGMOL chief
Oxford United should not appeal the red card given to Tyler Goodrham during their FA Cup defeat to Exeter City, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Blackburn star ’embarrassed’ by penalty appeal at Middlesbrough – Ex-Fifa chief
Blackburn Rovers striker Andi Weimann was “hiding his embarrassment” when appealing for a penalty after an incredible miss during his side’s FA Cup win over…
Cardiff should have got penalty vs Sheffield United but ‘ref missed incident’
Sheffield United goalkeeper Adam Davies was “lucky” not to be penalised for an elbow during his side’s FA Cup defeat to Cardiff City. The former…
Everton bust-up: Ex-PGMOL chief reveals FA action after manager ‘spat’
The FA are unlikely to take action after Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson claimed an unnamed Everton player had a “pop” at him after their FA…
Diogo Dalot controversy: Ex-PGMOL chief reveals VAR reaction to Man United red
Andy Madley’s decision to hand Man United star Diogo Dalot a second yellow card against Arsenal was correct, Keith Hackett has shared. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: ‘Kai Havertz guilty of clear act of simulation’ v Man United
Andy Madley made a “huge error” by awarding a penalty to Arsenal against Man United after a “clear act of simulation” by Kai Havertz, Keith…