Keith Hackett

Keith Hackett has called for PGMOL chief Howard Webb to introduce post-match interviews with referees
Ex-PGMOL chief cites Liverpool example in calling for Howard Webb to address ‘unfairness’
Howard Webb has been urged by one of his predecessors as PGMOL chief refereeing officer to bring in one significant course of...
Keith Hackett has given his take on James Ward-Prowse's handball against Liverpool
‘The nuance of the law…’ – Keith Hackett torn on contentious refereeing decision in Liverpool win
Keith Hackett has shared his verdict on a contentious refereeing decision from Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday. Although referee...
Keith Hackett has accused Virgil van Dijk of luring referees 'into a trap' before matches
‘I just wonder…’ – Ex-PGMOL chief makes wild accusation about Virgil van Dijk pre-match ritual
A former chief executive of the PGMOL has made an astounding allegation against Virgil van Dijk in relation to his pre-match dealings...
Keith Hackett has claimed that Virgil van Dijk routinely gets away with murder from referees
Ex-PGMOL chief says ‘serial offender’ at Liverpool has gotten off lightly with numerous decisions
Former PGMOL chief executive Keith Hackett has claimed that Virgil van Dijk is a ‘serial offender’ when it comes to getting away...
Liverpool vs Fulham at Craven Cottage
Ex-Ref: Two missed penalty decisions in Liverpool vs. Fulham game are ‘beyond belief’
It was a strange day for Liverpool as we ended up losing 3-2 against Fulham and there appears to have been some...
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Ex-PGMOL boss slams Tierney with damning six-word assessment of derby disaster
Liverpool recorded a vital victory over Everton, though much of the post-match chat has been centred around Paul Tierney and Sam Barrott....
Keith Hackett has warned that points deductions could be brought in if managers continue to confront referees
‘We may see…’ – Ex-PGMOL chief warns Liverpool of more severe sanction after Slot’s blast of Oliver
Liverpool and other Premier League clubs have been warned that, in future, they could face more severe sanctions if their coaching staff...
Michael Oliver had a night to forget in the Merseyside derby
‘Oliver got it wrong’ – Ex-PGMOL chief bemoans one ‘poor decision’ in chaotic Merseyside derby
When we look back on the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in years to come, one name will spring to mind...
Keith Hackett felt that Liverpool were lucky not to have had a red card against Bournemouth
Ex-PGMOL chief insists Liverpool ‘got away with one’ over second-half incident on Saturday
Liverpool got their February off to a winning note on Saturday as they overcame a stern test from in-form Bournemouth to win...
Chris Kavanagh watches on as Diogo Jota scores for Liverpool
Liverpool accused of using ‘the dark arts’ for goal against Nottingham Forest
Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played out an entertaining 1-1 draw but the Reds have been accused of some unsportsmanlike tactics during the...
Webb, Hackett, PGMOL, VAR
Howard Webb’s predecessor ‘can’t believe’ rule hasn’t been introduced; would have stopped Diaz error
Howard Webb made an effort to let everyone know that he’s now in charge of the refereeing in the Premier League but...
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Howard Webb could implement rule change after events at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Liverpool fans are hoping that real change can come from the monumental error we all saw in our match against Tottenham and...
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‘VAR is not working’ – Ex-PGMOL chief slams ‘lazy’ referees after Spurs v Liverpool controversy
A former Premier League referee and PGMOL chief has said that VAR has led to current top-flight officials becoming ‘lazy’ and ‘indecisive’,...
Liverpool, Klopp, Hackett
Former PL ref expresses his discontent at Klopp’s FA punishment; claims English referees have been ‘let down’
Keith Hackett has expressed his discontent at the punishment handed to Jurgen Klopp following comments made by the German tactician about referee...
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Ex-EPL referee ‘concerned’ after what Michael Oliver did this week ahead of Liverpool v Forest
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has said he’s ‘concerned’ that Michael Oliver could leave English football for good, in the wake...
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‘There’s no question’ – Ex-PL ref insists Man City man should’ve been sent off against Liverpool
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has explained why Manchester City man Rodri should’ve been sent off against Liverpool last weekend. The...
Liverpool, Hackett, Fernandes
Ex-PL ref ‘amazed’ Bruno Fernandes avoided punishment for head loss moment during 7-0 Anfield thrashing
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has admitted that he’s ‘simply amazed’ that Bruno Fernandes avoided any punishment after he appeared to...
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Ex-EPL ref hints one player might’ve got lucky with ‘reckless’ incident in Liverpool v Man Utd
Scott McTominay could perhaps count himself a little fortunate that he wasn’t sent off against Liverpool for a ‘reckless’ challenge last weekend....
Mane, Hackett, Liverpool
Ex-referee claims Liverpool star ‘gets away’ with ‘naughty’ on-pitch actions
Keith Hackett has advised officials to keep an eye on Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, suggesting that the Senegalese international has something of a...
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Former Premier League referee weighs in on the statistic which has seen Liverpool surpass Manchester United
When Liverpool were awarded two penalties in their 6-0 thrashing of Leeds United on Wednesday night, they surpassed Manchester United and became...