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Home » Keith Hackett

Keith Hackett

Andoni Iraola during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, UK on 3 January 2026 / Keith An...

Ex-PGMOL chief: Bournemouth and Brentford ‘will be charged’ after ‘outrageous’ scenes

AFC Bournemouth and Brentford should expect sanctions after “outrageous” footage emerged from the Vitality Stadium. That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee,…

Harri Burton
Mar 4, 2026
Rob Edwards looking at Arne Slot on right

Ex-refs chief makes feelings clear over Liverpool penalty controversy vs Wolves

Liverpool should not have had a penalty against Wolverhampton Wanderers for Ladislav Krejci’s handling of the ball during their 2-1 defeat. This is according to…

Jack Dawson
Mar 4, 2026
Craig Pawson, Marcus Tavernier penalty

Ex-refs chief reveals what VAR should have done as Bournemouth denied penalty vs Brentford

Keith Hackett has insisted that VAR should have advised Craig Pawson to award Bournemouth a penalty against Brentford for Michael Kayode’s challenge on Marcus Tavernier.…

Oliver Walton
Mar 4, 2026
Habib Diarra, Stuart Attwell

‘Put his own fans at risk’ – Ex-refs chief: Habib Diarra should have been sent off vs Leeds

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra was fortunate not to receive a second yellow card for his excessive celebrating after he scored his side’s winner against Leeds…

Oliver Walton
Mar 4, 2026
Rangers manager Danny Rohl stares across a split image towards Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill.

Ex-PGMOL chief: Willie Collum to take action after Rangers vs Celtic penalty controversy

Celtic produced a second-half comeback against Rangers on Sunday to keep their Scottish Premiership title hopes alive as they drew 2-2 at Ibrox. VAR was…

Jack Dawson
Mar 3, 2026
Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace celebrates after the teams victory following the Premier League match Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace at Tott...

This is what ‘surprised’ ex-refs chief after Maxence Lacroix red card vs Man United

Chris Kavanagh was far from convincing during a contentious incident involving Maxence Lacroix against Man United at Old Trafford. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Matheus Nunes of Manchester City during the Premier League match Manchester City vs Chelsea at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, United Kingdom, 25th Jan...

Ex-refs chief makes feelings clear over Matheus Nunes penalty controversy in Leeds vs Man City

Matheus Nunes was extremely fortunate not to concede a penalty during Man City’s narrow win over Leeds United on Saturday. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Declan Rice Arsenal during the Tottenham Hotspur V Arsenal Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London / Arsenal star clashes wit...

PGMOL expert ‘surprised and disappointed by IFAB’ amid Declan Rice controversy vs Chelsea

Declan Rice should have conceded a penalty at the Emirates Stadium during a heavyweight clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Referee Thomas Bramall during the Premier League match between Southampton and Aston Villa at the St Mary s Stadium, Southampton, England on 12 Apr...

Ex-refs chief ‘bemused’ by Thomas Bramall decision in Fulham vs Tottenham

Thomas Bramall was in the perfect position to rule out one of Fulham’s goals against Tottenham at Craven Cottage. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Dan Burn of Newcastle United plays during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James s Park in Newcastle, on Februa...

Ex-refs chief erupts at ‘cheating’ stars after ‘laughable’ Dan Burn incident in Newcastle vs Everton

Everton cannot fully blame Dan Burn following his altercation with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in Newcastle United’s defeat to Everton. That is according to former PGMOL chief…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Harry Maguire of Manchester United applauds the fans after the game during the Premier League match Manchester City vs Manchester United at Etihad ...

‘Blatant cheating’ – Ex-PGMOL chief ‘gobsmacked’ by Harry Maguire footage vs Crystal Palace

Harry Maguire should be ashamed of himself after footage of him “cheating” emerged from Man United’s clash with Crystal Palace. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
Rayan Cherki playing for Man City during the Club World Cup / Man City star stamps on Ilia Gruev at Elland Road

Keith Hackett reveals why Rayan Cherki avoided red card in Leeds vs Man City: ‘They’re getting confused’

VAR officials are unlikely to have seen Rayan Cherki’s stamp as a red card during Man City’s win over Leeds United. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Mar 2, 2026
J.J. Watt in a Burnley cap looking towards a circle inset of The FA logo

J.J. Watt ‘might be in trouble with FA’ after post-Burnley vs Brentford comments

Burnley investor J.J. Watt looks set to land himself in hot water with the Football Association. The Clarets fell to a 4-3 defeat on Saturday…

Max Wilkins
Feb 28, 2026
Tyler Adams in Bournemouth kit looking at challenge on Granit Xhaka in circle

Ex-PGMOL chief explains why Tyler Adams was not sent off in Bournemouth vs Sunderland

Bournemouth’s 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday was full of controversy. The Black Cats felt that they should have had a penalty in the first…

Jack Dawson
Feb 28, 2026
Keith Hackett glancing

Keith Hackett reacts to Portsmouth vs Hull City penalty controversy: ‘It is clear’

Portsmouth were denied a penalty early on in their 1-0 defeat to Hull City on Saturday. In the first-half, with the scoreline still 0-0, Colby…

Jack Dawson
Feb 28, 2026
Enzo Le Fee playing for Bournemouth looking towards a circle inset of the Bournemouth badge

Keith Hackett: Sunderland should have been given penalty vs Bournemouth – This is why they weren’t

Sunderland were left aggrieved when they weren’t awarded a penalty against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats travelled to the Vitality Stadium and felt…

Max Wilkins
Feb 28, 2026
The Trent End of the City Ground, scenes from the away end after Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce

Ex-PGMOL chief: UEFA must ban Fenerbahce fans as scenes emerge after Nottingham Forest clash

UEFA must act sharply and punish Fenerbahce after away fans destroyed parts of the City Ground against Nottingham Forest. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Feb 27, 2026
Vitor Pereira in Wolves coat

‘Deceived the referee’ – Ex-PGMOL chief blasts cheat after analysing Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce penalty footage  

Fenerbahce should not have received a penalty during their 2-1 second-leg victory over Nottingham Forest on Thursday. That is according to former referee Keith Hackett,…

Jack Dawson
Feb 27, 2026
Keith Hackett glancing

Keith Hackett blasts VAR after controversial Juventus vs Galatasaray footage is analysed 

Keith Hackett has insisted that Lloyd Kelly should not have been sent off in Juventus’ 7-5 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray on Wednesday. The Italian giants…

Jack Dawson
Feb 26, 2026
Mikel Arteta on the sidelines at Arsenal / Liam Rosenior new manager of Chelsea during the Premier League match Fulham vs Chelsea at Craven Cottage...

Ex-refs chiefs blasts PGMOL over Arsenal vs Chelsea announcement: ‘Is there any accountability?’

Howard Webb and the PGMOL must take more accountability following Darren England’s appointment to Arsenal versus Chelsea. That is according to former PGMOL chief and…

Harri Burton
Feb 25, 2026

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