Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Amara Nallo Liverpool debut incident
Amara Nallo was rightly shown a red card on his Liverpool debut as the Reds were beaten by PSV in the Champions League, Keith Hackett…
Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2025
Exclusive: Pep Guardiola should have been sent off in Man City win v Club Brugge
Man City manager Pep Guardiola “can consider himself fortunate” not to be sent off after his furious reaction against Club Brugge, says Keith Hackett. The…
Hackett Exclusive: Raheem Sterling right to be upset at Arsenal diving incident
Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling had every right to be unhappy after receiving a yellow card against Girona in the Champions League, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: Referee hailed over Huddersfield incident despite Birmingham fury
Huddersfield Town midfielder Jonathan Hogg was rightly awarded a yellow card for a challenge on Tomoki Iwata in his side’s defeat to Birmingham City, Keith…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett shocked by next Michael Oliver steps after Arsenal red
Keith Hackett has been left stunned by the latest developments on Michael Oliver in the wake of the controversial red card he showed to Arsenal…
Exclusive: Howard Webb reaction after Michael Oliver Arsenal call overturned
Howard Webb now needs to “reflect” on why he backed Michael Oliver’s decision to give Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card against Wolves. Speaking…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief gives Arsenal Michael Oliver appeal instructions
Arsenal should focus their appeal on the wording of the law when they dispute Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card from their win over Wolves, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: Thierry Small faces FA action after ‘unacceptable’ Charlton incident
Thierry Small is likely to be contacted by the FA over how he celebrated his last minute winner for Charlton Athletic against Shrewsbury Town, Keith…
Exclusive: Referee forced to use bad law against Hibernian in Ross County clash
Hibernian were rightly penalised with a penalty for handball in the first half of their draw at Ross County, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Keith Hackett ‘amazed’ as Hearts benefit from big VAR call against Kilmarnock
Keith Hackett was left stunned after Elton Kabangu’s opening goal for Hearts was allowed to stand during their 3-2 win over Kilmarnock at Tynecastle. The…
Exclusive: Martinez talks called for after Troare clash in Man United v Fulham
Man United defender Lisandro Martinez was lucky not to be punished for a challenge on Adama Traore during his side’s win over Fulham, Keith Hackett…
Joelinton controversy: Keith Hackett reacts to latest ‘red card’ Newcastle footage
Newcastle United ace Joelinton was lucky not to at least have been booked during his side’s win over Southampton, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Wataru Endo Exclusive: ‘Ipswich Town star should be getting extended ban’
Julio Enciso should have been sent off minutes into his Ipswich Town debut against Liverpool and been handed an extended ban, Keith Hackett has said.…
Keith Hackett lifts the lid on Joao Gomes red card in new Wolves-Arsenal storm
Michael Oliver was “being clever” when giving Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes a second yellow card rather than a straight red during his side’s defeat to…
Michael Oliver-Arsenal controversy: ‘Panic button fitted, threats from President’
Michael Oliver has been subject to “unacceptable” abuse following his refereeing display as Arsenal beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux on 25 January. Former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Crystal Palace denied penalty v Brentford as issue goes ‘unpunished’
Brentford players went unpunished for holding inside the box after Crystal Palace felt they should have been awarded a penalty, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Arsenal appeal verdict emerges after Arteta rages at Michael Oliver
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on an Arsenal appeal after Mikel Arteta expressed his fury at the red card decision against Myles Lewis-Skelly against…
Exclusive: PGMOL must outlaw ‘serious’ Gomes challenge after Wolves vs Arsenal
Keith Hackett believes that PGMOL should consider tackles such as Wolves’ Joao Gomes’ red card challenge on Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber as “serious foul play.”…
Hackett Exclusive: Michael Oliver ‘wrong’ in Lewis-Skelly Arsenal controversy
Keith Hackett believes that referee Michael Oliver was “wrong” with the decision to send Myles Lewis-Skelly off for Arsenal against Wolves. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Exclusive: Referee ‘deceived’ by Rangers as VAR fails De Ligt and Man United
Keith Hackett says the referee will be “annoyed” after he fell for Rangers deception and Man United had a goal disallowed in their Champions League…