Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2025

Keith Hackett has blasted the decision to allow Burnley’s second goal against Plymouth with “basic refereeing” an issue. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…

Keith Hackett believes that Dinamo Zagreb striker Sandro Kulenovic made a “reckless” tackle on Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes and could have even been sent off.…

Celtic were denied a penalty after Daizen Maeda went down in the box against BCS Young Boys but should have no complaints, says Keith Hackett.…

Keith Hackett believes that the referee should have stopped play as Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice had objects thrown on him by the Dinamo Zagreb crowd.…

Sheffield United and Swansea City will both be fined for the brawl that ensued after the challenge that led to Harry Darling sent off in…

Jay Matete should face retrospective action after the Bolton Wanderers man stamped on an opponent during his side’s 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic, according to…

Keith Hackett has questioned whether Swansea City defender Harry Darling should have been sent off in his side’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United. The former…

Dundee United were on the wrong end of an “avoidable controversy” during their Scottish Cup derby defeat, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…

Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes was criticised for his actions against Nottingham Forest in a 3-2 loss which were branded as “cheating”, Keith Hackett has said.…

Liverpool should have been given a penalty kick before scoring two stoppage time goals to eventually win at Brentford, Keith Hackett has said. The former…

Dejan Kulusevski helped Everton star Jordan Pickford avoid punishment during their win over Tottenham, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…

Darwin Nunez was definitely “lucky” not to be sent off after his match-winning brace for Liverpool against Brentford, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…

Leicester can have no complaints over not being awarded a penalty early on in their defeat to Fulham, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…

Stuart Attwell has been criticised by Keith Hackett for one aspect of his officiating that frustrated Newcastle in their 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth. The former…

Cardiff City and Swansea City will both be punished following a brawl after the South Wales derby between the two sides, Keith Hackett has said.…

Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco could face punishment over his collision with Cardiff City manager in the South Wales derby, Keith Hackett has said. The…

Kasper Schmeichel is facing possible punishment for his reaction after Celtic beat Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…

Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh could have been booked even before he was yellow-carded for a challenge late in the first half of his side’s win…

Celtic were right to be upset by the goal awarded to Kilmarnock during their Scottish Cup victory as a “guilty” man was overlooked, Keith Hackett…

Brighton star Joao Pedro saw his goal v Man United wrongly disallowed after an “accidental” collision in the build-up, Keith Hackett has claimed. The former…