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Keith Hackett

Liverpool v Atletico Madrid, UEFA Champions League, League Stage, Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England. - 17th September 2025 / Referee Stuart Attwe...

Keith Hackett explains why Mohamed Salah’s penalty should have been disallowed vs Brighton

Stuart Attwell should have punished Mohamed Salah before the Liverpool star scored from the penalty spot against Brighton. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Feb 14, 2026
Lucas Digne of Aston Villa during the AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth / Chris Kavanagh, th...

‘Oh dear’ – Ex-refs chief baffled over double Lucas Digne controversy in Aston Villa vs Newcastle

Lucas Digne should have been punished further for a blatant handball during Aston Villa’s FA Cup defeat to Newcastle United. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Feb 14, 2026
Aston Villa FC goalkeeper Marco Bizot during the match SC Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Aston Villa FC at the Stadium De Kuip, Chris Kavanagh showing a re...

Ex-PGMOL chief makes his feelings clear over Marco Bizot red card vs Newcastle United

Chris Kavanagh had no other choice but to send off Marco Bizot for serious foul play during Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Newcastle United. That…

Harri Burton
Feb 14, 2026
Lewis Smith, Freddie Potts tackle

Ex-refs chief: ‘Lewis Smith made vital mistake before Freddie Potts red card’ in West Ham win vs Burton

Keith Hackett believes that referee Lewis Smith was wrong to pull out his yellow card before sending Freddie Potts off in West Ham’s FA Cup…

Oliver Walton
Feb 14, 2026
Omar Marmoush offside vs Salford

‘This is why we have VAR’ – Ex-refs fumes after re-analysing Man City-Salford controversy

Omar Marmoush was clearly onside before his first-half goal for Man City against Salford City in the FA Cup was disallowed. That is according to…

Oliver Walton
Feb 14, 2026
John Stones of Manchester City applauds the fans after the final whistle during the UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 of 8 Manchester City v Bayer 0...

Keith Hackett makes his feelings clear over John Stones penalty claim in Man City vs Salford City

John Stones went down far too easily inside the penalty area against Salford City in the fourth round of the FA Cup. That is according…

Harri Burton
Feb 14, 2026
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior with Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic inset

Keith Hackett furious with Hull vs Chelsea scenes that marred FA Cup game: ‘It’s unacceptable’

Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has condemned the “unacceptable” homophobic chanting that took place during Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Hull City on Friday. Hull manager…

Evan Lloyd
Feb 14, 2026
Gabriel Magalhaes clapping, Arsenal star's challenge on Dango Ouattara in a circular inset

Keith Hackett makes his feelings clear over Gabriel Magalhaes ‘red card’ vs Brentford

Gabriel Magalhaes may have been fortunate not to be sent off as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford on Thursday night. That…

Harri Burton
Feb 12, 2026
Noni Madueke at Arsenal, clip of controversial incident in a circular inset

Ex-refs chief: Noni Madueke should get retrospective punishment after cheating for Arsenal vs Brentford

Noni Madueke was fortunate not to have his name taken by the referee during Arsenal’s win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. That is…

Harri Burton
Feb 12, 2026
Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford

FA to issue Sir Jim Ratcliffe with letter as Man United chief wrapped up in ‘inflammatory’ controversy

The FA are set to write a letter to Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after his recent comments regarding immigration in the UK. That…

Evan Shaw
Feb 12, 2026
Football Insider exclusive as Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate looks towards Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris, who features in a circular inset.

Keith Hackett furious at Ibrahima Konate incident in Liverpool win vs Sunderland: ‘Our game is being tarnished’

Chris Kavanagh was right to not award a penalty to Brian Brobbey on the stroke of half-time in Sunderland’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday.…

Evan Shaw
Feb 11, 2026
Joe Rothwell tackle on Alan Browne

Keith Hackett reacts to Joe Rothwell red card in Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough as footage re-analysed

Sheffield United midfielder Joe Rothwell was rightly sent off by Gavin Ward after he lunged in on Middlesbrough’s Alan Browne in their Monday night clash…

Oliver Walton
Feb 10, 2026
Omar Marmoush fouled by Ibrahima Konate, Man City star in a circular inset

Keith Hackett hits out at PGMOL over Omar Marmoush penalty controversy vs Liverpool

Craig Pawson should have awarded a penalty in favour of Omar Marmoush during Man City’s stunning win against Liverpool. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Feb 9, 2026
Ezri Konsa playing for Aston Villa, his challenge on Alex Scott in a circular inset

Ezri Konsa deserved sanction as controversial Bournemouth vs Aston Villa footage re-analysed

Ezri Konsa was fortunate not to be cautioned amid a huge penalty controversy during Aston Villa’s draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. That is…

Harri Burton
Feb 9, 2026
Mikel Arteta and Regis Le Bris side-by-side

‘This is no different to a player thumping his opponent’ as Arsenal vs Sunderland controversy stuns

Sunderland should have been reduced to 10 men during their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Feb 9, 2026
Malo Gusto playing for Chelsea, Chelsea star playacting vs Wolves

‘Here’s a video clip’ – FA backed to take action against ‘playacting’ Chelsea star

The FA could write to Chelsea for an explanation after an incident involving Malo Gusto against Wolves on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Feb 9, 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai playing for Liverpool, Arne Slot in a circular inset

‘Liverpool should appeal Dominik Szoboszlai red card vs Man City – here’s why’

Liverpool could be successful in an appeal against the red card shown to Dominik Szoboszlai after his last-ditch challenge against Man City. That is according…

Harri Burton
Feb 9, 2026
Rob Edwards at Molineux Stadium, Jose Sa's challenge on Joao Pedro

Ex-refs chief baffled as Wolves star avoids ‘malicious’ red card vs Chelsea: ‘Where’s VAR?’

Rob Edwards should have seen his Wolves side go down to 10 men after a moment of serious foul play against Chelsea on Saturday. That…

Harri Burton
Feb 9, 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot with screenshot

Ex-refs chief drops Marc Guehi ‘red card’ verdict after analysing latest Liverpool footage

Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday, in what will undoubtedly go down as a Premier League classic. After a closely-contested first half,…

Evan Lloyd
Feb 8, 2026
Willie Collum Tomas Cvancara Dundee no penalty

Keith Hackett: Willie Collum must review Celtic vs Dundee after Tomas Cvancara penalty controversy

Keith Hackett believes that Celtic were denied a clear penalty in their Scottish Cup clash against Dundee after Tomas Cvancara was deemed to have been…

Oliver Walton
Feb 8, 2026

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