Hackett taken aback by VAR’s response to Crystal Palace controversy vs Everton
Keith Hackett has questioned why it took so long for VAR to confirm that Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal for Crystal Palace against Everton was onside. The…
Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2025
Keith Hackett: Liverpool star ‘walking a tightrope’ after red card decision
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate avoided being sent off while “walking a tightrope” after receiving an early yellow card v Wolves, Keith Hackett has explained. The…
Exclusive: Liverpool star ‘should have been sent off’ after incident v Wolves
Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate should have seen red during their clash v Wolves after he was guilty of two cautionable offences, Keith Hackett has explained.…
Hackett: Diogo Jota should have been punished after cheating in Liverpool v Wolves
Liverpool star Diogo Jota was lucky not to have received a yellow card following an act of simulation against Wolves, Keith Hackett has explained. The…
Hackett: Anthony Taylor wows in Crystal Palace vs Everton as Michael Oliver falls
Keith Hackett says that Anthony Taylor is now the “number one” referee in the Premier League after his excellent officiating as Crystal Palace faced Everton.…
Exclusive: FA inquiry as Osmajic accused of racism against Hannibal in PNE v Burnley
The FA will hold an enquiry into an allegation of racism made in the wake of the Championship match between Preston North End and Burnley,…
Exclusive: PGMOL slammed over unusual incident in Bournemouth win over Southampton
Keith Hackett has slammed the PGMOL for “poor management” of their officials after an unusual incident in Bournemouth’s 3-1 win over Southampton. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Detailed report to be submitted after furious PNE vs Burnley incident
Keith Hackett has praised referee Andrew Kitchen over his handling of an incident involving Burnley midfielder Hannibal and Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic. The…
Keith Hackett shock at controversial Enzo Fernandez call as Brighton thrash Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was unfortunate to have a goal ruled out in his side’s defeat to Brighton, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Why Beto’s Konate push was ignored in Everton v Liverpool
Everton striker Beto saw his push on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate go unpunished in the Merseyside derby because of a modern-day refereeing issue, according to…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver actions caused Arne Slot’s Liverpool red card at Everton
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s red card against Everton was in part caused by what referee Michael Oliver did at full time in that game, Keith…
Exclusive: Points deduction verdict issued over Everton vs Liverpool brawl
Everton and Liverpool potentially facing points deductions following the brawl between the two sets of players at the end of the Merseyside derby has been…
Keith Hackett baffled by Michael Oliver on Mo Salah incident in Everton vs Liverpool
Michael Oliver made a baffling mistake after Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah was brought down by Everton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz in the Merseyside derby, according to…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver backed on Liverpool v Everton call after Arsenal anger
Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson can have no complaints about being booked by Michael Oliver during the Merseyside derby with Everton, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Michael Oliver role after Everton vs Liverpool scenes
Michael Oliver worked hard to maintain control over a “testing” Merseyside derby, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told…
Exclusive: Police react as Everton vs Liverpool incident caught on camera
Liverpool and Everton players clashing after the final whistle is likely to see a police respond after a missile was thrown from the stands, Keith…
Exclusive: Liverpool and Everton charges due as Arne Slot sent off by Michael Oliver
Liverpool and Everton will both be charged for failing to control their players amid chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett shocked by Celtic penalty incident in Bayern Munich loss
Celtic should have been awarded a penalty kick after Arne Engels was impeded by Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver ‘wrong’ on Everton v Liverpool call as Slot goes ‘mental’
Michael Oliver was wrong to award a free-kick to Everton that allowed them to open the scoring against Liverpool, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief ‘sad’ as Kuhn’s Celtic strike disallowed vs Bayern Munich
Celtic were unfortunate to see a “terrific goal” ruled out for offside in their Champions League match against Bayern Munich, according to Keith Hackett. The…