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Keith Hackett

Martin O'Neill looking at David Gray on right

Ex-PGMOL chief lambasts officials after penalty controversy in Celtic vs Hibs: ‘It’s a clear offence’

Celtic should have been awarded a late penalty against Hibernian on the weekend. This is according to former referee Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that…

Jack Dawson
Feb 24, 2026
Referee Craig Pawson during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, 2025 / Regis Le...

Ex-refs chief: Craig Pawson nearly sparks ‘mass confrontation’ as Sunderland-Fulham footage analysed

Craig Pawson’s lack of intervention could have sparked a mass brawl between Sunderland and Fulham at the Stadium of Light. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
A screenshot of Dan Burn's disallowed goal vs Man City on 21 February, 2026 / Referee Thomas Bramall during the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Premier L...

‘This is what Thomas Bramall should have done after Dan Burn’s disallowed goal vs Man City’

Thomas Bramall should have brought play back after Dan Burn was pushed into an offside position during his goal against Man City. That is according…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Crystal Palace versus Wolverhampton Wanderers referee Thomas Kirk / Will Hughes' tackle on Yerson Mosquera in Crystal Palace vs Wolves on 22 Februa...

‘Wow’ – Ex-PGMOL chief loves what ‘outstanding’ Thomas Kirk did in Crystal Palace vs Wolves

Thomas Kirk should be commended for his refereeing style following his treatment of Will Hughes in Crystal Palace’s win over Wolves. That is according to…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool during the Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao Pre Season Friendly match at Anfield, Liverpool / Alexis Mac Allister bloc...

PGMOL expert destroys ‘ridiculous’ law after Alexis Mac Allister incident vs Nottingham Forest

Alexis Mac Allister would not have seen his goal ruled out for handball had VAR not been in operation at the City Ground. That is…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Randal Kolo Muani Tottenham Hotspur looks on the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur...

‘It’s so stupid’ – Ex-PGMOL chief hits out after analysing Randal Kolo Muani footage vs Arsenal

Randal Kolo Muani did not deserve to see his goal chalked off during Tottenham’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby. That is…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
Nuno Espirito Santo manager of West Ham United during the Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampto...

Ex-refs chief hits out at VAR over West Ham penalty controversy vs Bournemouth: ‘It’s obvious’

Samuel Barrott should have awarded a late penalty to West Ham during their goalless draw with Bournemouth on Saturday. That is according to former PGMOL…

Harri Burton
Feb 23, 2026
A general view of the stadium before the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park, London on 27 September 2025 / ...

Ex-refs chief: There should be Crystal Palace ban after ‘search through images’

Crystal Palace should begin a search to ban their own fans after the club were fined following a meeting with Nottingham Forest back in August.…

Harri Burton
Feb 21, 2026
Football Insider exclusive as Celtic owner Dermot Desmond is in the stands at Celtic Park, as the fans wave flags in a circular inset.

Keith Hackett: This is the punishment Celtic can expect after protest halts Stuttgart clash

Celtic could now face a fine from UEFA due to fans throwing tennis balls onto the pitch in their Europa League knockout playoff match against…

Jack Dawson
Feb 20, 2026
Oliver Glasner in Crystal Palace coat

Keith Hackett makes his feelings clear over controversial Zrinjski Mostar penalty decision vs Crystal Palace

Keith Hackett has agreed with referee Manfredas Lukjancukas’ decision not to award a penalty to Zrinjski Mostar in their 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. The…

Jack Dawson
Feb 19, 2026
Premier League referee Paul Tierney with screenshot from Wolves vs Arsenal inset

Ex-PGMOL chief disagrees with Paul Tierney as controversial Wolves vs Arsenal footage re-analysed

Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has said that he would have awarded a free-kick for Santiago Bueno’s foul on Leandro Trossard in Wednesday’s clash, but nothing…

Evan Lloyd
Feb 19, 2026
Motherwell red card vs Aberdeen, Jens Berthel Askou

Ex-refs chief: VAR got it wrong as Aberdeen vs Motherwell controversy re-analysed

Keith Hackett has said that Liam Gordon should not have been sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity (DOGSO) during Motherwell’s 2-0 loss to Aberdeen…

Oliver Walton
Feb 19, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks stern with screenshot from Arsenal's match with Wolves inset

FA told to introduce points deductions after footage of Arsenal vs Wolves incident emerges

Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has exclusively told Football Insider that Arsenal and Wolves can expect action from the FA after the scenes that followed Wednesday’s…

Evan Lloyd
Feb 19, 2026
Gerhard Struber, Phil Parkinson handball

Keith Hackett has his say on Bristol City vs Wrexham handball controversy as footage re-analysed

Bristol City were rightly denied a penalty in the early stages of their draw against Wrexham on Wednesday despite the ball hitting Dom Hyam’s arm.…

Oliver Walton
Feb 19, 2026
Motherwell red card vs Aberdeen

Keith Hackett can’t believe ‘very harsh’ John Beaton red card in Aberdeen win vs Motherwell

Keith Hackett has stated that Motherwell midfielder Oscar Priestman did not deserve to be sent off in the first half of their Scottish Cup fifth-round…

Oliver Walton
Feb 18, 2026
Newcastle handball penalty vs Qarabag and Eddie Howe

Keith Hackett blasts ‘incorrect’ penalty incident as Qarabag vs Newcastle controversy re-analysed

Keith Hackett has said that Newcastle should not have been awarded their first penalty against Qarabag after Harvey Barnes’ shot hit Matheus Silva’s arm as…

Oliver Walton
Feb 18, 2026
Football Insider exclusive as Vinicius Junior is in action during a game for Real Madrid.

‘UEFA to investigate Benfica social media activity after Vinicius Junior’s racism allegation’

UEFA are set to launch an investigation into Benfica for a post from their official X account after Vinicius Junior was subject to alleged racist…

Evan Shaw
Feb 18, 2026
Delano Burgzorg Bristol City vs Wrexham penalty

Keith Hackett reacts to Bristol City penalty controversy vs Wrexham: ‘The wrong decision was made’

Keith Hackett thinks that Bristol City should have been awarded an added-time penalty against Wrexham after Arthur Okonkwo tripped Delano Burgzorg in the area. The…

Oliver Walton
Feb 18, 2026
Lucas Digne of Aston Villa receives treatment during the Premier League match Everton vs Aston Villa at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, United K...

Ex-refs chief concerned by ‘damaging’ trend amid Lucas Digne ‘red card’ controversy vs Newcastle

Referees across England must stamp down on dangerous studs-up challenges after Lucas Digne avoided a red card against Newcastle United. That is according to former…

Harri Burton
Feb 16, 2026
Marco Bizot of Aston Villa warms up during the Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham / Aston Villa manager...

Aston Villa told to appeal Marco Bizot red card as ex-refs chief rages at ‘stupid’ statement

Aston Villa could have grounds to have Marco Bizot’s red card rescinded based on the reasoning for the goalkeeper’s sending off against Newcastle United. That…

Harri Burton
Feb 16, 2026

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