keith hackett

Former FIFA referee disagrees with Paul Tierney in FA Cup final handball debacle involving Man City’s Grealish
The first all-Manchester FA Cup final certainly lived up to the hype, and it was mercilessly free from too much controversy albeit...
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‘Shocking’ – Former referee not happy with VAR call during Brentford – Newcastle game
It’s not been the best weekend for Premier League officials, both those in charge of proceedings on the pitch and those working...
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Former PL ref calls for Man United star Bruno Fernandes to be BANNED following ref shove
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has called for Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes to be banned after he shoved a linesman...
Manchester United FC
Ex-ref says Spurs could be in ‘big trouble’ after serious UCL footage
Despite kicking their Champions League campaign off with a 2-0 win against Marseille, according to former referee Keith Hackett, Antonio Conte’s Tottenham...
Tottenham FC
Refs don’t get influenced by the big clubs, their managers or supporters say former Premier League officials in the wake of Arsenal v Man City furore
When the going gets tough in the Premier League, sometimes the men in the middle wilt under the pressure. Being a top-flight...
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Arsenal vs Man City made it clear and obvious that we need more consistency with VAR but “petulant” Gabriel can have no complaints
Each weekend, the debate on Premier League games sadly doesn’t focus on the quality and skillsets of players that we are privileged...
Manchester City Arsenal FC
Ex Premier League ref proposes major VAR change and names non-red for Tottenham star as “prime example” of broken system
The Video Assistant Referee operation in the English Premier League is, frankly, a shambles and not fit for purpose. There needs to...
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Ex-referee Hackett questions two of Tierney’s decisions in contentious Liverpool clash
The weekend’s latest batch of Premier League fixtures have once again invited controversy in the department of officiating with both Manchester City...
Liverpool FC
Serious fresh allegations surface against former top Premier League referee prompting Football Association investigation
Though he’s long since retired from front line refereeing duties, David Elleray was once considered to be the benchmark in the Premier...
Man City vs Wolves: Former ref advises Jon Moss and Andre Marriner to “start collecting their pensions” after “unacceptable” decision
When I am coaching young referees I will on more than one occasion refer to the process of decision-making which is to...
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Watford vs Man City referee Simon Hooper deserves more matches
Referee Simon Hooper is still trying to establish himself in the elite panel of Premier League referees. Colleagues Anthony Taylor, Michael Oliver...
Manchester City Watford FC
Newcastle official must avoid over-reliance on VAR, says Keith Hackett
David Coote officiating his sixth Premier League game of the season walked off the pitch satisfied that he had managed to avoid...
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