Exclusive: ‘Extremely sad’ Thomas Bramall sanction update after Aston Villa howler
Howard Webb must protect Thomas Bramall following his mistake in Aston Villa’s crucial defeat to Man United, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Keith Hackett Archives: 06/2025
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss wants VAR changes after Newcastle’s Joelinton controversy
VAR must improve ahead of next season after letting David Coote down over an incident involving Joelinton for Newcastle United last season, according to Keith…
Exclusive: ‘PGMOL to hold Christian Norgaard talks over Brentford controversies’
Howard Webb could send an official to hold talks with Brentford and Thomas Frank over Christian Norgaard’s behaviour on the pitch, according to Keith Hackett.…
Exclusive: Man United psychologists to work with Matheus Cunha after ‘flare-ups’
Man United psychologists will need to work closely with Matheus Cunha to avoid being punished for his antics on the pitch, according to Keith Hackett.…
Hackett: ‘Eddie Howe to stamp out Joao Pedro cheating at Newcastle’
Eddie Howe will want to stamp out Joao Pedro’s acts of simulation as Newcastle United are linked with the shining Brighton star, according to Keith…
Exclusive: Ex-Fifa ref shocked by incident involving Chelsea target Maignan
Keith Hackett has called for the introduction of a review panel, after a controversial incident involving Chelsea transfer target Mike Maignan. The former PGMOL chief…
Hackett: Bobby Madley in ‘serious trouble’ with Howard Webb after ‘amazing’ VAR claim
Bobby Madley will be in “serious trouble” with the head of PGMOL Howard Webb after his stunning comments about VAR, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: ‘Howard Webb to hold Mikel Arteta talks over Arsenal controversy’
Keith Hackett expects PGMOL to take action to hold talks with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta this summer about the club’s disciplinary issues during the 2024/25…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL boss calls for longer bans after Chelsea star Jackson slammed
Keith Hackett has confirmed he wants to see longer bans for offences such as the one that saw Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson sent off against…
Exclusive: ‘Harsh’ Arsenal refereeing ‘not a good look’ – PGMOL Insider
Arsenal can feel hard done by over their disciplinary record in the Premier League this season after statistics were revealed, says Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Stuart Attwell slammed over Nigeria vs Jamaica ‘mass confrontation’
Stuart Attwell has been criticised by Keith Hackett over his handling of a clash between Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and Jamaica striker Rumarn Burrell in…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref shocked by Nations League incident, Wales FA rightly outraged
Keith Hackett has forcefully backed Wales Women after they were hard done by in their UEFA Nations League defeat to Denmark. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref issues PSG sanctions verdict after Champions League final
Keith Hackett has revealed whether Premier League clubs could play behind closed doors if they face PSG early on in next season’s Champions League. The…
Exclusive: Major PGMOL action tipped after Chelsea and Aston Villa incidents
Keith Hackett believes controversies involving Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings show Howard Webb needs to kick off a major process this summer.…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider shares verdict as Gravenberch’s Liverpool ban held over
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on the timing of Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch’s upcoming ban. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told…
Exclusive: Champions League final ref slammed after Arsenal, Aston Villa incidents
Keith Hackett has blasted referee Istvan Kovacs for his handling of the Champions League final after similar controversies involving Arsenal and Aston Villa. The former…
Exclusive: PGMOL’s silence a defence mechanism vs Aston Villa over Bramall
Keith Hackett believes the PGMOL may be protecting themselves by not responding publicly to complaints from Aston Villa over referee Thomas Bramall. The former PGMOL…