Hackett stunned by PGMOL claim after Jarrod Bowen incident – ‘Fans will be amazed’
Keith Hackett has been left shocked by a statement from the PGMOL about the efficiency of VAR in the Premier League this season. The former…
Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2025
Exclusive: Referee tipped for Premier League promotion after QPR vs Blackburn
Keith Hackett has tipped referee James Linington for a promotion to the Premier League in the wake of his performance in the Blackburn loss at…
Isidor exclusive: Special incident report risk after Sunderland v Middlesbrough
Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor was “unwise” with his post-match celebration after his side’s win at Middlesbrough, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: ‘Confused’ officials failed in bizarre Wolves vs Aston Villa incident
Wolves substitutions against Aston Villa should not have caused any difficulties for the refereeing team, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Willie Collum to respond after St Mirren hit out at referees
St Mirren will likely be told by the Scottish FA following that their public statement about refereeing decisions should go through proper channels, Keith Hackett…
Exclusive: ‘Really lucky’ Bernardo Silva escaped for Arsenal kick vs Man City
Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva was very fortunate to not have been punished for his “kick out” on Leandro Trossard in Arsenal’s 5-1 victory, according…
Liverpool Exclusive: PGMOL insider taken aback by VAR response to controversy
Liverpool were lucky not to concede a penalty during their win over Bournemouth, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref reacts to penalty call that angered Burnley vs Portsmouth
Burnley should not have been awarded a penalty in their goalless draw with Portsmouth, Keith Hackett has suggested. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver hailed for Ipswich call after Arsenal controversy
Michael Oliver bounced back impressively from a busy and controversial week to rightly deny Ipswich a penalty against Southampton, Keith Hackett has said. The former…
Erling Haaland-Gabriel bust-up: Ex-PGMOL chief hits out at Arsenal controversy
Gabriel Maghalaes should have been booked for taunting Erling Haaland during their long-running off-the-ball battle in Arsenal’s win over Man City, Keith Hackett has said.…
Exclusive: PGMOL action to be taken after Aston Villa-Wolves controversy
Wolves should not have seen their second goal in their 2-0 win over Aston Villa allowed to stand, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
‘Nottingham Forest got away with one for first time this season’ – Ex-PGMOL boss
Nottingham Forest were “lucky” to have one of their goals given during their thrashing of Brighton, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and…
Exclusive: Liverpool ‘to take Alexis Mac Allister action’ after ‘red-card’ twist
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been hailed for his response to one of his players during his side’s win over Bournemouth by Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Preston star set for ‘totally unfair’ ban over Blackburn controversy
Preston North End captain Ali McCann is facing a two-match ban after his side’s defeat to Blackburn Rovers, which Keith Hackett feels is “totally unfair.”…
Exclusive: Simon Hooper hailed as ‘unacceptable’ Lamptey punished for Brighton
Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey was deemed “unacceptable” after his challenge on Morgan Gibbs-White in the Seagulls’ 7-0 defeat, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Liverpool ‘extremely lucky’ in win at Bournemouth
Liverpool were incredibly fortunate to be awarded a penalty in the first half of their win over Bournemouth, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Hackett Exclusive: Heckingbottom feared ban over Preston v Blackburn controversy
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom was unable to give his honest opinion after the loss Blackburn Rovers due to the threat of punishment, Keith…
Exclusive: AI needed as ‘doubt’ emerges on Brighton v Nottingham Forest VAR call
Nottingham Forest benefited from a contentious VAR call in their thrashing of Brighton that shows technology must be changed as soon as possible, according to…
Hackett reacts as Welbeck denied Brighton penalty v Forest after Arsenal fury
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck was correctly denied a penalty in their 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett: Preston wronged twice after ‘stonewall’ incident vs Blackburn
Preston North End can feel majorly aggrieved over two penalty decisions that went against them in their defeat to Blackburn Rovers, Keith Hackett has said.…