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Home » Keith Hackett

Keith Hackett

Declan Rice Arsenal during the Tottenham Hotspur V Arsenal Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London / Arsenal star clashes wit...

PGMOL expert ‘surprised and disappointed by IFAB’ amid Declan Rice controversy vs Chelsea

Declan Rice should have conceded a penalty at the Emirates Stadium during a heavyweight clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Referee Thomas Bramall during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at the St Mary s Stadium, Southampton, England on 12 Apr...

Ex-refs chief ‘bemused’ by Thomas Bramall decision in Fulham vs Tottenham

Thomas Bramall was in the perfect position to rule out one of Fulham’s goals against Tottenham at Craven Cottage. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Dan Burn of Newcastle United plays during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James s Park in Newcastle, on Februa...

Ex-refs chief erupts at ‘cheating’ stars after ‘laughable’ Dan Burn incident in Newcastle vs Everton

Everton cannot fully blame Dan Burn following his altercation with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in Newcastle United’s defeat to Everton. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Harry Maguire of Manchester United applauds the fans after the game during the Premier League match Manchester City vs Manchester United at Etihad ...

‘Blatant cheating’ – Ex-PGMOL chief ‘gobsmacked’ by Harry Maguire footage vs Crystal Palace

Harry Maguire should be ashamed of himself after footage of him “cheating” emerged from Man United’s clash with Crystal Palace. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Rayan Cherki playing for Man City during the Club World Cup / Man City star stamps on Ilia Gruev at Elland Road

Keith Hackett reveals why Rayan Cherki avoided red card in Leeds vs Man City: ‘They’re getting confused’

VAR officials are unlikely to have seen Rayan Cherki’s stamp as a red card during Man City’s win over Leeds United. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
J.J. Watt in a Burnley cap looking towards a circle inset of The FA logo

J.J. Watt ‘might be in trouble with FA’ after post-Burnley vs Brentford comments

Burnley investor J.J. Watt looks set to land himself in hot water with the Football Association. The Clarets fell to a 4-3 defeat on Saturday…

Max Wilkins
Feb 28, 2026
Tyler Adams in Bournemouth kit looking at challenge on Granit Xhaka in circle

Ex-PGMOL chief explains why Tyler Adams was not sent off in Bournemouth vs Sunderland

Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday was full of controversy. The Black Cats felt that they should have had a penalty in the first…

Jack Dawson
Feb 28, 2026
Keith Hackett glancing

Keith Hackett reacts to Portsmouth vs Hull City penalty controversy: ‘It is clear’

Portsmouth were denied a penalty early on in their 1-0 defeat to Hull City on Saturday. In the first-half, with the scoreline still 0-0, Colby…

Jack Dawson
Feb 28, 2026
Enzo Le Fee playing for Bournemouth looking towards a circle inset of the Bournemouth badge

Keith Hackett: Sunderland should have been given penalty vs Bournemouth – This is why they weren’t

Sunderland were left aggrieved when they weren’t awarded a penalty against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats travelled to the Vitality Stadium and felt…

Max Wilkins
Feb 28, 2026
The Trent End of the City Ground, scenes from the away end after Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce

Ex-PGMOL chief: UEFA must ban Fenerbahce fans as scenes emerge after Nottingham Forest clash

UEFA must act sharply and punish Fenerbahce after away fans destroyed parts of the City Ground against Nottingham Forest. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Feb 27, 2026
Vitor Pereira in Wolves coat

‘Deceived the referee’ – Ex-PGMOL chief blasts cheat after analysing Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce penalty footage  

Fenerbahce should not have received a penalty during their 2-1 second-leg victory over Nottingham Forest on Thursday. That is according to former referee Keith Hackett,…

Jack Dawson
Feb 27, 2026
Keith Hackett glancing

Keith Hackett blasts VAR after controversial Juventus vs Galatasaray footage is analysed 

Keith Hackett has insisted that Lloyd Kelly should not have been sent off in Juventus’ 7-5 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray on Wednesday. The Italian giants…

Jack Dawson
Feb 26, 2026
Mikel Arteta on the sidelines at Arsenal / Liam Rosenior new manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match Fulham vs Chelsea at Craven Cottage...

Ex-refs chiefs blasts PGMOL over Arsenal vs Chelsea announcement: ‘Is there any accountability?’

Howard Webb and the PGMOL must take more accountability following Darren England’s appointment to Arsenal versus Chelsea. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Feb 25, 2026
Martin O'Neill looking at David Gray on right

Ex-PGMOL chief lambasts officials after penalty controversy in Celtic vs Hibs: ‘It’s a clear offence’

Celtic should have been awarded a late penalty against Hibernian on the weekend. This is according to former referee Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that…

Jack Dawson
Feb 24, 2026
Referee Craig Pawson during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, 2025 / Regis Le...

Ex-refs chief: Craig Pawson nearly sparks ‘mass confrontation’ as Sunderland-Fulham footage analysed

Craig Pawson’s lack of intervention could have sparked a mass brawl between Sunderland and Fulham at the Stadium of Light. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
A screenshot of Dan Burn's disallowed goal vs Man City on 21 February, 2026 / Referee Thomas Bramall during the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Premier L...

‘This is what Thomas Bramall should have done after Dan Burn’s disallowed goal vs Man City’

Thomas Bramall should have brought play back after Dan Burn was pushed into an offside position during his goal against Man City. That is according…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Crystal Palace versus Wolverhampton Wanderers referee Thomas Kirk / Will Hughes' tackle on Yerson Mosquera in Crystal Palace vs Wolves on 22 Februa...

‘Wow’ – Ex-PGMOL chief loves what ‘outstanding’ Thomas Kirk did in Crystal Palace vs Wolves

Thomas Kirk should be commended for his refereeing style following his treatment of Will Hughes in Crystal Palace’s win over Wolves. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during the Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao Pre Season Friendly match at Anfield, Liverpool / Alexis Mac Allister bloc...

PGMOL expert destroys ‘ridiculous’ law after Alexis Mac Allister incident vs Nottingham Forest

Alexis Mac Allister would not have seen his goal ruled out for handball had VAR not been in operation at the City Ground. That is…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Randal Kolo Muani Tottenham Hotspur looks on the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur...

‘It’s so stupid’ – Ex-PGMOL chief hits out after analysing Randal Kolo Muani footage vs Arsenal

Randal Kolo Muani did not deserve to see his goal chalked off during Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby. That is…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Nuno Espirito Santo manager of West Ham United during the Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampto...

Ex-refs chief hits out at VAR over West Ham penalty controversy vs Bournemouth: ‘It’s obvious’

Samuel Barrott should have awarded a late penalty to West Ham during their goalless draw with Bournemouth on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026

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