Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2025

Keith Hackett has questioned why it took so long for VAR to confirm that Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal for Crystal Palace against Everton was onside. The…

Keith Hackett says that Anthony Taylor is now the “number one” referee in the Premier League after his excellent officiating as Crystal Palace faced Everton.…

The FA will hold an enquiry into an allegation of racism made in the wake of the Championship match between Preston North End and Burnley,…

Keith Hackett has slammed the PGMOL for “poor management” of their officials after an unusual incident in Bournemouth’s 3-1 win over Southampton. The former PGMOL…

Keith Hackett has praised referee Andrew Kitchen over his handling of an incident involving Burnley midfielder Hannibal and Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic. The…

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was unfortunate to have a goal ruled out in his side’s defeat to Brighton, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s red card against Everton was in part caused by what referee Michael Oliver did at full time in that game, Keith…

Everton and Liverpool potentially facing points deductions following the brawl between the two sets of players at the end of the Merseyside derby has been…

Michael Oliver made a baffling mistake after Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah was brought down by Everton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz in the Merseyside derby, according to…

Michael Oliver worked hard to maintain control over a “testing” Merseyside derby, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told…

Liverpool and Everton players clashing after the final whistle is likely to see a police respond after a missile was thrown from the stands, Keith…

Liverpool and Everton will both be charged for failing to control their players amid chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby, Keith Hackett…

Celtic should have been awarded a penalty kick after Arne Engels was impeded by Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano, according to Keith Hackett. The former…

Michael Oliver was wrong to award a free-kick to Everton that allowed them to open the scoring against Liverpool, Keith Hackett has said. The former…

Celtic were unfortunate to see a “terrific goal” ruled out for offside in their Champions League match against Bayern Munich, according to Keith Hackett. The…

Crewe Alexandra should not have had Jamie Knight-Lebel sent off during their defeat to AFC Wimbledon, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…

Coventry defender Bobby Thomas “clearly pushed” QPR defender Steve Cook as he scored his team’s match-winner, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…

Man City could speak to UEFA about the injury suffered by Jack Grealish during their Champions League clash with Real Madrid, Keith Hackett has said.…

Keith Hackett has blasted the leadership within refereeing circles following an incident in the Championship match between Sunderland and Watford. The former PGMOL chief and…

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk committed an “offence” during a clash with Cole Palmer during the Seagulls’ FA Cup win over Chelsea, Keith Hackett has said.…