Exclusive: Michael Oliver right to deny Man City v Nottingham Forest – Ex-PGMOL boss
Keith Hackett has hailed referee Michael Oliver after he denied Man City a penalty in their FA Cup semi final win over Nottingham Forest. The…
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Hackett Exclusive: Senesi challenge to be ‘outlawed’ after Bournemouth vs Fulham
Keith Hackett has reacted to a moment of controversy as Bournemouth beat Fulham at The Vitality Stadium. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Exclusive: Premier League investigate Sessegnon chaos in Bournemouth v Fulham
Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon’s substitution against Bournemouth will spark a Premier League investigation and possibly even a rule change, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
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: FA must act against Millwall fans after Jean-Philippe Mateta chants
Keith Hackett has called on the FA to act after Millwall fans chanted at Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta whilst he received treatment for a…
Exclusive: Millwall’s Liam Roberts faces ‘minimum’ 5-game ban for Mateta horror
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts must receive an extended ban over the usual three games after a “horrendous challenge” on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according…
Michael Oliver has ‘no excuse’ for Crystal Palace v Millwall Mateta controversy
Richard Keys has blasted Michael Oliver for his “ineptitude” as Crystal Palace beat Millwall in the FA Cup on Saturday. The FA Cup meeting between…
Hackett appalled at Michael Oliver for shocking Crystal Palace v Millwall incident
Keith Hackett has slammed Michael Oliver for how he dealt with an “appalling” incident during Crystal Palace’s meeting with Millwall in the FA Cup. The…
‘Arsenal told to appeal fine after Michael Oliver’s red card on Myles Lewis-Skelly’
Arsenal must face the consequences for their player’s reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolves, according to Simon Jordan. The 18-year-old was sent off,…
Hackett: Anthony Taylor wows in Crystal Palace vs Everton as Michael Oliver falls
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.…
Paul Merson, Mike Dean clash on ‘classless’ Michael Oliver for Arne Slot red card
Paul Merson and Mike Dean clashed over Michael Oliver’s decision to show Liverpool manager Arne Slot a red card after the full-time whistle in the…
Keith Hackett Exclusive: Why Beto’s Konate push was ignored in Everton v Liverpool
Everton striker Beto saw his push on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate go unpunished in the Merseyside derby because of a modern-day refereeing issue, according to…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver actions caused Arne Slot’s Liverpool red card at Everton
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…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Michael Oliver role after Everton vs Liverpool scenes
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…
Exclusive: Michael Oliver ‘wrong’ on Everton v Liverpool call as Slot goes ‘mental’
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…
‘Michael Oliver situation is out of control’ after Arsenal bust-up
Premier League clubs have a responsibility to not fuel abuse towards referees after threats were made against Michael Oliver following his decision to send off…
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…
Roy Keane slams classless Mikel Arteta and Arsenal: ‘Amazing’ update
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been given a damning verdict by Roy Keane after their reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolves. Many were…
Exclusive: Keith Hackett shocked by next Michael Oliver steps after Arsenal red
Keith Hackett has been left stunned by the latest developments on Michael Oliver in the wake of the controversial red card he showed to Arsenal…
Exclusive: Howard Webb reaction after Michael Oliver Arsenal call overturned
Howard Webb now needs to “reflect” on why he backed Michael Oliver’s decision to give Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly a red card against Wolves. Speaking…