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Keith Hackett
We are delighted to welcome Keith Hackett, one of the top 100 referees of all time, as our new columnist. Keith's refereeing career spanned over 19 years as he officiated in the Football League and Premier League and was FIFA listed for 10 years. From FA Cup finals to the European Championships and the from the PGMOL to writing books, it's harder to find anyone who knows more about refereeing than Keith.
Articles by Keith Hackett
Exclusive: West Ham face Sheffield United-style punishment after FA news
West Ham face a hefty financial penalty with the end of the Premier League season in sight. Graham Potter’s reign as manager has gotten off…
West Ham and Nottingham Forest face FA fines after London Stadium scenes – Exclusive
West Ham United were beaten 2-1 by Nottingham Forest in a highly charged final Premier League match of the season at the London Stadium. Jarrod…
Exclusive: Premier League told to change law after ‘unacceptable’ West Ham incident
West Ham United rounded off their home Premier League campaign with a 2-1 loss against Nottingham Forest. After the euphoria of winning away at Manchester…
Richard Keys rages at West Ham and Wolves incidents, ex-PGMOL chief agrees
Richard Keys couldn’t believe what he was seeing in West Ham’s draw with Bournemouth and Wolves’ win away at relegation-threatened Ipswich. Evanilson scored twice to…
Exclusive: West Ham ‘to demand answers from Premier League’ after Wolves farce
West Ham United were beaten 1-0 by Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday, but Graham Potter has every right to feel aggrieved. Jorgen Strand…
Max Kilman caught ‘cheating’ in West Ham United defeat v Newcastle after footage
Max Kilman was at the heart of controversy as West Ham crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday. Bruno…
Bruno Guimaraes ‘should be sanctioned’ after West Ham v Newcastle incident
Michael Salisbury failed to assert his authority as West Ham lost 1-0 to Newcastle at the London Stadium on Monday night. Bruno Guimaraes was in…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Kudus controversy in West Ham win v Leicester
Robbie Savage believed there was a hint of controversy about West Ham’s second goal in their 2-0 win over Leicester at the London Stadium on…
Chelsea v West Ham United: Ex-PGMOL chief amazed at footage from Stamford Bridge
Keith Hackett is “amazed” that the equaliser scored by Chelsea in the 2-1 win over West Ham United was allowed to stand. “Special” Jarrod Bowen…
West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace: Keith Hackett speaks out on contentious moment
West Ham United can have no complaints over the penalty awarded against them in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, according to Keith Hackett. Fabianski…
West Ham controversy: Mavropanos in ‘reckless incident’ as footage emerges
West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos can have no complaints about his red card against Crystal Palace, Keith Hackett says. The Greek international was sent off…
West Ham v Liverpool controversy as ex-FIFA chief shares if player faces ban
Keith Hackett does not believe Lucas Paqueta will receive a ban after footage emerged from the West Ham United encounter with Liverpool showing an off-the-ball…
West Ham contentious incident v Southampton commented on by ex-PGMOL chief
Keith Hackett has praised VAR for its role in overturning the red card shown to Guido Rodriguez as West Ham United defeated Southampton. Rodriguez was…
BBC accused of cover-up by ex-FIFA official over West Ham United coverage
Keith Hackett has questioned if the Premier League are suppressing what can be said on Match of the Day in wake of their West Ham…
West Ham United v Brighton incident leaves former FIFA official baffled
Pervis Estupinan should have been red carded for Brighton in their 1-1 draw against West Ham United, according to Keith Hackett. The Brighton full-back lunged…
Lucas Paqueta lucky in Bournemouth draw as West Ham United offence not spotted
Lucas Paqueta should have been made to retake his penalty that opened the scoring for West Ham United against Bournemouth, according to Keith Hackett. The…
West Ham incident v Wolves ‘Alarming’ as VAR gets controversy wrong
Jarrod Bowen should have seen his goal disallowed for West Ham in their win against Wolves on Monday, Keith Hackett has said. The England international…
Jarrod Bowen could have been sent off for West Ham v Wolves, FA to review
Jarrod Bowen could have been sent off for West Ham after their 2-1 win against Wolves on Monday, Keith Hackett has warned. The England international…
Premier League rule change mooted after Leicester City v West Ham controversy
Keith Hackett has called for the PGMOL to change the law related to players using arms to stop each other during set-pieces after being annoyed…