Everton set for Howard Webb meeting after major Premier League change – Exclusive
Everton are set to be invited to a meeting with Howard Webb in the coming weeks ahead of a major Premier League rule change. The…
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
Liam Delap ‘should have been sent off’ after footage in Everton v Ipswich
Everton were left disappointed after being pegged back to draw against Ipswich on Saturday. In the last traditional Saturday afternoon fixture at Goodison Park, the…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA official amazed at footage from Everton loss v Chelsea
Everton were left furious after a controversial decision during their latest Premier League outing against Chelsea. David Moyes’ side were ultimately beaten 1-0 by a…
Everton player lucky as Keith Hackett reacts to Nottingham Forest footage
Everton earned a dramatic last-gasp victory against Nottingham Forest thanks to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s late winner. David Moyes’ side have become draw specialists since the Scotsman…
Tarkowski faces FA charge as bombshell Liverpool v Everton claim made – Exclusive
Everton fell to defeat to Liverpool in the second and final Merseyside derby of the campaign, the fallout from which will continue for a while…
Keith Hackett reacts instantly to huge Tarkowski incident in Liverpool v Everton
James Tarkowski was fortunate to avoid a red card in Everton’s final trip across Stanley Park to play Liverpool at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister was…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA official reacts to controversial Everton v West Ham footage
Everton maintained their unbeaten Premier League run with a late leveller against West Ham United in a game that included a controversial moment. Tomas Soucek’s…
Keith Hackett stunned by Howard Webb comments on Everton controversy
Keith Hackett has called out Howard Webb after he tried to defend VAR following the controversy in Everton’s draw against Manchester United. The Toffees drew…
Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief outraged by Stuart Attwell incident in Wolves v Everton
Wolves midfielder Andre was named as TNT Sports’ man of the match in the 1-1 draw with Everton at Molineux on Saturday. However, the Brazilian…
Premier League panel ‘should be ashamed of themselves’ as Everton document leaked
Keith Hackett has exploded at a Premier League panel’s ruling on the controversy in Everton’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United last month. Ashley Young had…
Exclusive: Why Premier League has axed Michael Oliver amid Everton and Liverpool news
Michael Oliver has not been given any Premier League games to officiate this weekend. The PGMOL have not commented on the decision but the announcement…
Brentford 1-1 Everton: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to contentious Beto footage
Beto was involved in a contentious moment as Everton drew away at Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday. David Moyes’ side played out a…
Everton player to be contacted by FA over public Man United comments – Keith Hackett
Keith Hackett expects an Everton player to be contacted by the Football Association (FA) over comments made after the Manchester United draw. O’Brien played the…
Exclusive: ‘Madley to hold Howard Webb talks’ after Everton v Man Utd incident
Andy Madley made the correct call to award Ashley Young a penalty in Everton’s draw with Manchester United and should have stuck to his guns,…
Everton v Man Utd: Ex-FIFA ref shares if Young could face FA action after what he did
Ashley Young was understandably frustrated after Everton played a contentious 2-2 draw against Manchester United at Goodison Park. Everton were excellent value for a 2-0…
Howard Webb Exclusive: Everton incident indefensible v Manchester United
Howard Webb may remain silent over the penalty controversy as Everton drew against Manchester United, Keith Hackett has said. The Toffees drew 2-2 with the…
Everton v Manchester United incident sparks call for PGMOL to react
Keith Hackett has called for change after what he saw play out as Everton drew with Manchester United on Saturday. Everton were pegged back by…
Crystal Palace v Everton incident shocks Keith Hackett after VAR controversy
Keith Hackett has been left surprised by VAR developments as Everton battled to yet another impressive Premier League win against Crystal Palace. The Toffees took…
Virgil van Dijk ‘faces FA action’ over comment made after Everton 2-2 Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk faces FA action over a comment made after the dramatic 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park. James Tarkowski’s superb…
Everton fans ‘could be swiftly dealt with by courts’ after incident v Liverpool
Everton supporters are still celebrating a dramatic Merseyside derby draw against Liverpool at Goodison Park. In the final ever derby to be staged at the…