Keith Hackett Exclusive: Patrick Dorgu ‘exaggerated’ to win Man United penalty
Patrick Dorgu was “clever” in earning a penalty for Man United in their Europa League clash with Real Sociedad, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Keith Hackett Archives: 03/2025
Exclusive: Ref blasted over Vaclav Cerny’s ‘deliberate’ Rangers incident
Vaclav Cerny deserved at least a caution following a “reckless” incident during Rangers’ Europa League clash against Fenerbahce on Thursday, Keith Hackett claimed. The former…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA referee reacts after double Man United penalty incidents
Keith Hackett has given his thoughts on the double-penalty drama early on in the Europa League clash between Man United and Real Sociedad. The former…
Exclusive: Hackett slams Rangers v Fenerbahce controversy as VAR locked out
Jose Mourinho would be justified in his outrage after a major decision went against his Fenerbahce side against Rangers, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Hackett: Mikel Arteta to fume at Raheem Sterling’s Arsenal ban as officials slammed
Mikel Arteta can rightly be angered about Raheem Sterling’s Champions League ban for Arsenal after what happened in Aston Villa’s win over Club Brugge, Keith…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA referee ‘amazed’ after Aston Villa officials break the rules
Keith Hackett has slammed the match officials for going outside their remit as Aston Villa beat Club Brugge in the Champions League. The former PGMOL…
Hackett Exclusive: Raheem Sterling deserved red card in Arsenal incident vs PSV
Raheem Sterling was lucky not to be sent off as Arsenal completed their Champions League round of 16 win over PSV Eindhoven, Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett reacts to Lewis-Skelly Arsenal penalty incident vs PSV
Arsenal were rightly not awarded a penalty during their Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Keith Hackett questions ‘unacceptable’ Osmajic delay amid Hannibal Burnley row
Keith Hackett has reacted to the latest reports on the racism row involving Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic and Burnley. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Joao Pedro appeal verdict after hero to villain Hull red vs Bristol City
Hull City striker Joao Pedro can have no complaints about being sent off just moments after scoring in his side’s draw with Bristol City, Keith…
Hackett reacts to ‘really interesting’ Sylla red card controversy in Hearts v Dundee
Dundee midfielder Mo Sylla easily could have been sent off during his side’s Scottish Cup defeat to Hearts, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Hackett Exclusive: ‘Doubt’ surrounds Marc Cucurella handball in Chelsea v Leicester
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella was involved in a handball incident likely to create “doubt” for both players and officials during his side’s win over Leicester,…
Exclusive: VAR used incorrectly for Conor Coady incident in Chelsea vs Leicester
Leicester City defender Conor Coady could have given away a penalty for handball during his side’s defeat to Chelsea, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Exclusive: Pervis Estupinan deserved ‘simulation’ punishment in Brighton v Fulham
Pervis Estupinan should have been booked for simulation by referee Sam Barrott during Brighton’s win over Fulham, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Hackett Exclusive: VAR AWOL for Merino’s Garnacho stamp in Man United v Arsenal
Mikel Merino was lucky not to be sent off as his Arsenal side drew 2-2 with Man United, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Brentford’s Collins deserved red for Tielemans clash v Aston Villa – Ex-PGMOL boss
Brentford defender Nathan Collins should have been sent off during his side’s defeat to Aston Villa, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Brighton comeback sparked by ‘harsh’ free kick against Fulham’s Pereira
Fulham can justifiably feel hard done by over the free-kick from which they conceded an equaliser in their defeat to Brighton, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: Hackett rejects Liverpool questions over Smallbone’s Southampton goal
Will Smallbone’s opening goal for Southampton against Liverpool at Anfield was rightly allowed to stand, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Keith Hackett amazed at Anthony Taylor over Bruno Fernandes controversy vs Arsenal
Keith Hackett found it “amazing” that Anthony Taylor failed to correctly line-up Arsenal’s wall in the draw against Man United. The former PGMOL chief and…
‘This will upset Arsenal fans’ – Ex-PGMOL chief re-analyses penalty controversy
Anthony Taylor has been praised for his performance after Arsenal were denied in their calls for a penalty v Man United at Old Trafford. The…