Exclusive: Brighton penalty wrong after Joao Pedro conned referee vs Fulham
Fulham should not have seen a penalty awarded against them in their Premier League loss to Brighton, says Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett Archives: 03/2025
Keith Hackett backs Simon Hooper over Crystal Palace v Ipswich red card incident
Jacob Greaves escaped a sending off following a challenge on Ismaila Sarr as Ipswich Town faced Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, and…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Coventry denied ‘clear’ penalty in Stoke thriller
Coventry City should have been awarded a penalty in their Championship win over Stoke City, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Hackett ‘amazed’ at Anderson and Foden incident as Nottingham Forest beat Man City
Elliot Anderson was rightly not sent off for a challenge on Phil Foden as Nottingham Forest beat Man City, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Hackett Exclusive: Bruno Fernandes ‘100%’ at fault as Man United concede penalty
Man United captain Bruno Fernandes can have no complaints about the penalty he conceded in the Europa League clash with Real Sociedad, Keith Hackett has…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett backs ex-Arsenal star after new Michael Oliver complaint
Michael Oliver was right to award a penalty to Bayern Munich in their Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen, Keith Hackett has suggested. The former…
Exclusive: Ibrahima Konate saved by ‘clear and obvious’ error for Liverpool at PSG
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate should definitely have been sent off during his side’s Champions League clash with PSG, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Minimum 5-game ban for Millwall’s Roberts on Mateta vs Crystal Palace
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts must get an extended ban for his shocking challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta to avoid sending the “wrong message” after a statement…
Hackett Exclusive: Myles Lewis-Skelly ‘should have walked’ in Arsenal win at PSV
Arsenal were the beneficiaries of “inconsistent refereeing” in their Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Liam Delap dive should have been punished in Ipswich v Nottingham Forest
Keith Hackett has praised the actions of referee Tony Harrington but also wanted to see Ipswich Town star Liam Delap cautioned. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Points deductions on the cards after Arne Slot fine at Everton v Liverpool
Keith Hackett believes points deductions could be introduced after Liverpool manager Arne Slot was among those fined for their behaviour in the Merseyside derby. The…
Exclusive: Referee ‘brilliant’ after record red for Shrewsbury’s Marquis
Keith Hackett has hailed referee Martin Woods for the red card he showed to Shrewsbury Town striker John Marquis during his side’s defeat to Peterborough…
Exclusive: FA consider action against Man City boss Pep Guardiola over ball remark
Keith Hackett believes that Man City boss Pep Guardiola has landed himself in hot water over his comments after an FA Cup win against Plymouth.…
Exclusive: Both Emmanuel Dennis bookings controversial in Blackburn vs Norwich
Blackburn Rovers attacker Emmanuel Dennis was both fortunate and unlucky with his sending off in the draw with Norwich City, Keith Hackett has said. The…
Exclusive: John Beaton ‘let down by VAR’ over Hibs vs Hearts derby controversy
Hibernian should have been awarded a penalty during their Edinburgh derby win over Hearts, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA officially…
Keith Hackett reacts to update on ‘blatant’ issue aimed at Martinez and Pickford
Keith Hackett has praised the decision to amend a law to put an end to goalkeepers time wasting. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Keith Hackett reacts to Luton vs Portsmouth penalty call as referee hit in face
Sam Allison has been backed on a Luton Town penalty in their win over Portsmouth despite the referee being hit in the face by the…
Exclusive: Milutin Osmajic faces new FA probe after latest Preston vs Burnley clash
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic could find himself under more scrutiny from the FA following his goal celebration in his side’s FA Cup over…
Exclusive: Eliezer Mayenda’s Sunderland goal vs Sheffield Wednesday wrongly allowed
Sunderland should not have had their opening goal allowed to stand in their win over Sheffield Wednesday, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Gomez escaped as Anthony Taylor didn’t want 3rd Brighton v Newcastle red
Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez was fortunate that Anthony Taylor did not show him a yellow card in the final moments against Newcastle, according to Keith…