Exclusive: Southampton ace should get long ban after ‘serious’ incident v Forest
Southampton star Flynn Downes should have been sent off and have landed an extended ban for an act of serious foul play during their 3-2…
Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2025
Exclusive: Man United face FA punishment after incident v Brighton
Man United could face punishment from the FA after their players surrounded the referee in the lead-up to Joao Pedro’s disallowed goal at Old Trafford.…
Exclusive: Hackett shares ‘sad’ Attwell truth after Newcastle v Bournemouth mess
Stuart Attwell “lacks empathy” in his refereeing after he was heckled by Newcastle fans during a chaotic officiating display in the 4-1 win by Bournemouth,…
Keith Hackett: Omer Riza must urgently call LMA after Cardiff v Swansea eruption
Cardiff City boss Omer Riza should urgently put in a call to the League Managers Association (LMA) as he faces hefty punishment in the fallout…
Keith Hackett: Welsh FA may step in over ‘derogatory’ James McClean at Wrexham
Wrexham star James McClean faces contact from the Wales Football Association if he is reported after “derogatory comments”, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett explodes at FA over ‘unacceptable’ Man United star
Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee avoiding a ban for his “totally unacceptable” celebration against Southampton is sending the wrong message to youngsters, Keith Hackett has…
Brighton v Ipswich: Ex-ref disgusted with officials over ‘horrendous’ Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro’s challenge on Christian Walton as Brighton beat Ipswich was so “horrendous” that Keith Hackett continues to be disgusted he stayed on the pitch.…
Hackett Exclusive: ‘Stupid’ Zirkzee set to be banned after Man United incident
Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee is likely to be banned for at least three-match ban for his celebration in his side’s 3-1 win over Southampton,…
Joao Pedro Exclusive: ‘Officials to get advice after unacceptable Brighton incident’
Joao Pedro should have been sent off for Brighton during their win over Ipswich following a challenge on opposition goalkeeper Christian Walton, Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Referee ‘should have checked Everton penalty’ in Aston Villa defeat
Everton should have had a claim for a penalty checked on-field by the referee in their defeat to Aston Villa at Goodison Park, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: Santiago Bueno goal ‘wrongly ruled out by VAR’ at Newcastle
Santiago Bueno’s goal against Newcastle was incorrectly ruled out by VAR as Wolves were beaten at St. James’ Park, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Keith Hackett delighted after Onana controversy in Aston Villa win at Everton
Keith Hackett has hailed referee Sam Barrott’s handling of the incident which could have seen Amadou Onana sent off for Aston Villa against Everton. The…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Wolves star Matheus Cunha denied penalty v Newcastle
Keith Hackett has given his verdict after Wolves were denied a penalty during their 3-0 loss to Newcastle. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett reacts after penalty rescues Celtic at Dundee
Keith Hackett has given his verdict after Celtic were awarded a penalty against Dundee in the final minutes of their dramatic 3-3 draw at Dens…
Alexander-Arnold Storm: Ex-PGMOL chief re-analyses Liverpool-Forest footage
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on an incident in the 1-1 Liverpool draw with Nottingham Forest where Trent Alexander-Arnold struck an opponent. The former…
Ref Exclusive: ‘Violent’ Brooks deserved red after what he did to Chelsea star
Bournemouth winger David Brooks was “violent” against Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella and should have been sent off, says Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Liverpool used ‘unfair tactic’ in VAR incident vs Nottingham Forest
Diogo Jota was never going to have his equaliser for Liverpool in their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest ruled out by VAR, Keith Hackett…
Keith Hackett slams ‘serious offender’ Cucurella for ‘blatant’ Chelsea incident
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella was criticised for his “blatant unfair” offence on David Brooks after he left the Bournemouth man hurt at Stamford Bridge, according…
Keith Hackett baffled by West Ham v Fulham incident, calls for PGMOL action
West Ham had a goal ruled out against Fulham and it has confirmed that the PGMOL quickly needs to act, says Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Arsenal fall foul of officials as controversy intensifies
Arsenal and Ipswich offside calls in the FA Cup third round unearthed the “dilemma” around consistency with certain decisions, according to Keith Hackett. The former…