Howard Webb-Chris Kavanagh ‘face-to-face meeting’ to be delayed after Aston Villa vs Newcastle drama
Howard Webb will be unable to deal with the Chris Kavanagh fallout following Newcastle United’s FA Cup win over Aston Villa. That is according to…
Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2026
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
‘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…
‘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…
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…
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,…