Hackett Exclusive: Referees slammed as Southampton star avoids red card vs Burnley
Keith Hackett has blasted the inconsistency of referees after Southampton attacker Kamaldeen Sulemana avoided a red card during his side’s FA Cup defeat to Burnley.…
Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2025
Exclusive: Keith Hackett reacts after Ipswich given ‘soft’ penalty at Coventry
Ipswich Town were handed a “soft” penalty just 20 seconds into their FA Cup victory over Coventry City, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Ex-FIFA official reacts to Man City incident that left Pep Guardiola ‘fuming’
Man City should have been given a penalty over an incident that angered manager Pep Guardiola during their FA Cup win over Leyton Orient, Keith…
Exclusive: Gillett slammed as Mitoma’s Brighton winner v Chelsea ‘easy’ to disallow
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma should have seen his match-winner against Chelsea ruled out for a handball, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…
Hackett Exclusive: Willy Gnonto conned referee with dive in Leeds vs Millwall
Leeds United winger Wilfried Gnonto was involved in a penalty incident that was “an act of simulation”, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Jamie Donley’s wonder goal vs Man City ‘should not have stood’ – PGMOL Insider
Man City should not have found themselves a goal down to Leyton Orient in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Keith Hackett has said.…
Keith Hackett: ‘Definite’ Callum Wilson high foot as Newcastle beat Birmingham
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson would have seen his goal in their FA Cup fourth round win over Birmingham City checked by VAR and likely…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett reacts to Hibs red card controversy vs Ayr United
Hibernian midfielder Nectarios Triantis was close to being sent off inside a minute in his side’s Scottish Cup win over Ayr United, Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett changes his mind over Wolves-Blackburn controversy
Blackburn Rovers could have been given a penalty during their FA Cup defeat to Wolves, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Harry Maguire controversy: Ex-PGMOL chief predicts VAR change – ‘lazy refs’ savaged
Harry Maguire’s winning goal for Man United against Leicester could inspire the FA into bringing VAR into the FA Cup from an earlier stage ,…
Exclusive: Hackett shocked at ‘guess’ for Joe Willock Newcastle goal v Birmingham
Newcastle were given a goal against Birmingham based on “a guess” from the officials as to whether the ball had crossed the line, according to…
Exclusive: Hackett stunned by Willie Collum after Nick Walsh’s Rangers ‘slap’ audio
Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande was fortunate to see the red card he was shown for a slap in his side’s win over Dundee United overturned,…
Hackett reacts to Carragher and Pereira’s controversial clash in Wigan vs Fulham
Wigan defender James Carragher should have been punished for his “unsporting behaviour” on Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Keith Hackett slams Guilavogui red card call after ‘malice’ in Leeds vs Millwall
Leeds United midfielder Josuha Guilavogui should have been sent off in their FA Cup loss against Millwall, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Keith Hackett drops ‘fuming’ reaction to Harry Maguire’s Man United goal v Leicester
Harry Maguire’s winning goal for Man United in the fourth round of the FA Cup should definitely have been disallowed, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Exclusive: Hackett reacts to controversial Craig Pawson Liverpool call v Tottenham
Craig Pawson’s decision to award Liverpool a penalty in their thrashing of Tottenham at Anfield has been reviewed by Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Hackett exclusive: Van Dijk red card verdict issued for Liverpool vs Tottenham
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk could have been sent off early on the second leg of his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Tottenham, Keith Hackett…
Keith Hackett: EFL to act on Frank Lampard amid concern after Coventry vs Leeds
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is likely to be warned by the EFL after his actions during his side’s defeat to Leeds United, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: PGMOL called out after Simon Hooper rule on Newcastle’s Alexander Isak
Keith Hackett has questioned the PGMOL after Newcastle striker Alexander Isak’s goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively told…
Hackett exclusive: Phil Foden and more face surprise Premier League crackdown
Man City ace Phil Foden is one of those who could find himself under scrutiny over the Premier League’s new plans for cracking down on…