Man United-Arsenal controversy: Official made ‘terrific decision’ – ex-Fifa chief
Gabriel Martinelli was right to have a goal disallowed for Arsenal during their FA Cup defeat to Man United, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Keith Hackett Archives: 01/2025
‘Man United make unwise social media move’ after Arsenal bust-up – Ex-Fifa ref
Man United made an “unwise” social media post following their FA Cup victory over Arsenal, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Doncaster hero ‘lucky to be on pitch’ to deliver Hull City upset – Ex-PGMOL chief
Doncaster Rovers goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe was fortunate not to be sent off before saving a crucial penalty in his side’s FA Cup upset win over…
Coventry v Sheffield Wednesday controversy: Ex-PGMOL chief on ‘rare’ incident
Coventry were rightly disallowed a second goal in normal time before being taken to extra time and penalties in their FA Cup third round win…
Wolves vs Bristol City controversy: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to penalty footage
Bristol City would have been “very lucky” to be given a penalty in their FA Cup third round defeat to Wolves, Keith Hackett has said.…
Oxford United ‘to lose appeal’ as Exeter footage re-analysed – ex-PGMOL chief
Oxford United should not appeal the red card given to Tyler Goodrham during their FA Cup defeat to Exeter City, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Blackburn star ’embarrassed’ by penalty appeal at Middlesbrough – Ex-Fifa chief
Blackburn Rovers striker Andi Weimann was “hiding his embarrassment” when appealing for a penalty after an incredible miss during his side’s FA Cup win over…
Cardiff should have got penalty vs Sheffield United but ‘ref missed incident’
Sheffield United goalkeeper Adam Davies was “lucky” not to be penalised for an elbow during his side’s FA Cup defeat to Cardiff City. The former…
Exclusive: Man United subject to FA investigation after Arsenal bust-up
Man United and Arsenal will be subject to an investigation by the Football Association following a bust-up in their FA Cup third round clash, Keith…
Exclusive: Arsenal and Man United stars ‘ignored ref’s orders’ in new controversy
Arsenal and Man United stars completely “ignored” instructions from Andy Madley as PGMOL referees were crack down on players holding and pulling in the penalty…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett reacts amid shock at St Mirren incident vs Dundee Utd
Keith Hackett has responded after shock that VAR did not intervene to deny the penalty given against Dundee United in their match at St. Mirren.…
Exclusive: Hackett highlights VAR ‘problem’ after Nkunku incident in Chelsea win
Keith Hackett has highlighted a “problem” with VAR in cup competitions after a key mistake was made in the Chelsea vs Morecambe tie. The former…
Hackett Exclusive: Harrogate denied penalty after sustained Leeds United offence
Leeds United were lucky not to concede a penalty early in their FA Cup third round clash with Harrogate Town, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Officials failed on Chelsea vs Morecambe controversy
Keith Hackett has said that Andrew Kitchen and the officials did not “do their job right” by not having Chelsea retake their saved penalty against…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett blasts VAR over late Celtic incident at Ross County
VAR officials must come to decisions quicker after an incident that happened as Celtic cruised to a 4-1 win at Ross County, Keith Hackett has…
Hackett Exclusive: Arsenal boss Arteta ‘guilty’ after time-wasting complaints
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is just as guilty as other Premier League managers when it comes to time-wasting, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Hackett fury at ‘abject nonsense’ Cunha reveal after Wolves v Ipswich
Keith Hackett has blasted the “disservice to the game” by an FA panel over Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha’s ban after the clash with Ipswich last…
Exclusive: Hackett demands rule change after Wolves vs Nottingham Forest error
Nottingham Forest should have been awarded a penalty in their win over Wolves, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: PGMOL ‘fight’ on over Arsenal and Chelsea controversies
PGMOL have a fight on their hands over decision making after a pair of controversial differing calls involving Arsenal and Chelsea, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: Fulham ‘will be charged’ over Wilson incident v Ipswich
Harry Wilson furious tirade at Darren Bond and his teammates’ reaction against Ipswich will lead to an FA charge for Fulham, Keith Hackett expects. The…