Keith Hackett: Why Moises Caicedo foul should have cancelled Chelsea penalty but Rodrigo Muniz wrongly punished
Keith Hackett has blasted VAR and referee Rob Jones after a foul was missed in the build-up to a penalty being awarded to Chelsea in…
Keith Hackett Archives: 08/2025
‘Bin his coaches’ – PGMOL insider blasts Anthony Taylor and Howard Webb after Sunderland vs Brentford incidents
Keith Hackett has criticised Anthony Taylor for his lack of consistency in Sunderland’s late win against Brentford as two potential penalty calls each went the…
‘Every sympathy’ – PGMOL insider backs furious Marco Silva as Fulham officials should be ’embarrassed’
Marco Silva was fuming after Fulham had an opening goal disallowed for a contentious foul by Rodrigo Muniz on Trevoh Chalobah against Chelsea. Former PGMOL…
‘Oh dear, oh dear!’ – PGMOL insider blasts Rob Jones and VAR for ‘ruining the game’ in Chelsea vs Fulham controversy
Keith Hackett slammed the decision to disallow Josh King’s goal for Fulham against Chelsea. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told Football Insider…
‘Unacceptable’ – Ex-PGMOL boss slams referee over Ricardo Pereira controversy in Leicester City win
Ricardo Pereira would have been sent off had VAR been in operation between Leicester City and Birmingham City, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
‘Rightly sanctioned’ – Ex FIFA ref praises officials for controversial moment in Crystal Palace clash
Fredrikstad defender Maxwell Woledzi was rightly shown a yellow card as Crystal Palace drew 0-0 with the Norwegian side to qualify for the Conference League.…
‘There is no doubt’ – Ex-FIFA ref stunned by Daizen Maeda incident as Celtic crash out of Champions League
Keith Hackett was left with no doubts after analysing Daizen Maeda blocked a shot off the line with his hands in Celtic’s penalty shootout loss…
Premier League told to immediately ‘investigate’ Newcastle vs Liverpool – ‘this cannot be overlooked’
Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Newcastle United requires a Premier League investigation after the number of stoppages in the match, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Ex-PGMOL chief questions Simon Hooper after Kieran Trippier incident vs Liverpool
Simon Hooper lost control of the highly eventful Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Liverpool when he failed to give a yellow card to…
PGMOL insider highlights clear protocol that will enrage Newcastle fans after Fabian Schar injury
Simon Hooper and his team of officials at the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool should have stopped the game as soon as Fabian…
‘Incredible’ – Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Divin Mubama’s ‘simulation’ in Stoke City win
Divin Mubama was correctly sent off for an “act of simulation” as Stoke City stunned Southampton in a 2-1 win, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Brighton star should be ‘banned’ as Everton footage re-analysed
Brighton star Maxim De Cuyper was fortunate not to have been sent off and landed a suspension following his challenge on James Tarkowski, according to…
Ex-PGMOL chief backs Gary Neville and rips into Chris Kavanagh over Man United-Fulham controversy
Chris Kavanagh was wrong to make Calvin Bassey leave the field after going down injured during Fulham versus Man United, according to Keith Hackett. The…
‘Take another look’ – Keith Hackett unhappy after re-analysing Everton-Brighton controversy
Stuart Attwell too easily passed on the responsibility to VAR after Everton conceded a late penalty to Brighton, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Bryan Mbeumo on PGMOL ‘radar’ as new Man United controversy emerges
Bryan Mbeumo is likely to be a player to watch for the PGMOL’s referees after the Man United star was caught in another incident against…
Norwich City appeal verdict as Jacob Wright controversy re-analysed
Jacob Wright was “slightly unlucky” to be sent off for his challenge on Aidan Morris as Norwich City lost to Middlesbrough, according to Keith Hackett.…
‘Is he trying to cheat?’ – Ex-FIFA ref re-analyses Ismaila Sarr-Nottingham Forest footage
Anthony Taylor was wrong not to award a free-kick against Nottingham Forest following a challenge on Crystal Palace star Isamila Sarr, according to Keith Hackett.…
Everton to hold Tim Iroegbunam ‘talks’ in bid to avoid extended ban
David Moyes is likely to hold talks with Tim Iroegbunam after the Everton midfielder picked up his second yellow card in as many games, according…
Simon Adingra ‘escaped’ red card after Sunderland star’s ‘act of violence’
Sunderland star Simon Adingra was fortunate to still be on the pitch after lashing out at Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
‘Wrong on all counts’ – Ex-PGMOL chief savages Chris Kanavagh over Man United penalty controversy
Chris Kavanagh was wrong to award a penalty to Man United after Calvin Bassey dragged Mason Mount to the floor, according to Keith Hackett. The…