Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief furious at McGinn incident in Aston Villa v Liverpool
John McGinn found himself at the centre of major controversy in Aston Villa’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Villa Park on Wednesday night. Unai Emery’s…
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Exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief reacts to Aston Villa v Ipswich incident as McKenna fumes
Kieran McKenna was unhappy with referee Robert Jones after Ipswich drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. Ollie Watkins’ 69th-minute goal…
Aston Villa v Ipswich Town exclusive: Ex-FIFA official reacts to contentious footage
Aston Villa dropped two valuable Premier League points as they were held 1-1 by lowly Ipswich Town on Saturday. Unai Emery took a selection gamble…
Wolves told to take action after ‘Disgraceful’ footage emerges v Aston Villa
Wolves need to take immediate action after “disgraceful” footage emerged on social media of a supporter spitting on Aston Villa fans, Keith Hackett has said.…
Wolves v Aston Villa exclusive: Ex-PGMOL chief hits out at controversial footage
Keith Hackett insists the officials were wrong to disallow Donyell Malen’s goal as Aston Villa fell to defeat against Wolves. Recent signing Malen thought he…
UEFA stadium ban: Aston Villa face punishment amid Celtic controversy
UEFA could decide to impose a stadium ban on Aston Villa following supporter clashes before the Champions League encounter with Celtic, Keith Hackett has said.…
Aston Villa v Celtic controversy: Referee slammed as ‘Reckless’ footage emerges
Celtic forward Yang Hyun-jun was fortunate to avoid punishment for a “reckless” challenge on Leon Bailey as Aston Villa beat Celtic in the Champions League,…
Emery ‘annoyed at Arsenal antics’ as Kavanagh slammed over Aston Villa incident
Chris Kavanagh was “harsh” to book Unai Emery for a touchline incident as Aston Villa drew at Arsenal on Saturday, according to Keith Hackett. Emery…
FA investigation: ‘Arsenal face fine’ after what happened v Aston Villa
Arsenal are facing a fine after showing big-screen replays against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, Keith Hackett says. The Gunners played footage…
Arsenal ‘conspiracy theory’ v Aston Villa: Ex-PGMOL chief speaks out
Keith Hackett has rubbished the idea there’s a conspiracy theory against Arsenal after they had a late goal ruled out versus Aston Villa on Saturday.…
FA told to ‘ban Duran for longer’ as Aston Villa crunch talks mooted
Jhon Duran should have been hit with an extended ban for aggressively kicking a water bottle after being sent off for Aston Villa against Newcastle…
Aston Villa v West Ham United footage stuns former FIFA official
Keith Hackett says it is “difficult to understand” how Aston Villa were awarded a corner in the build-up to their first goal against West Ham…
Aston Villa controversy: PGMOL told to make changes after new developments
Keith Hackett has urged the PGMOL to make changes after the audio on Jhon Duran’s red card for Aston Villa against Newcastle was released. The…
Kamara accused of diving as MOTD footage emerges in Aston Villa v Leicester
Boubacar Kamara should have been booked for diving as Aston Villa beat Leicester City at Villa Park on Saturday, according to Keith Hackett. In the…
Arsenal precedent set as Jhon Duran faces new Aston Villa ban
Keith Hackett is not surprised Jhon Duran has been hit with a further Football Association (FA) charge, with a previous precedent being set at Arsenal.…
Aston Villa caught in ‘Amazing’ VAR controversy v Brighton
Keith Hackett insists that it was “amazing” that Aston Villa were somehow awarded a penalty in the draw against Brighton on Monday. Joao Pedro was…
FA punishments on cards at Aston Villa after latest controversy continues
Keith Hackett will be “disappointed” if the Football Association (FA) do not take action against a couple of Aston Villa chiefs as the Jhon Duran…
FA to investigate unseen incident during Newcastle United 3-0 Aston Villa
Keith Hackett expects the Football Association to investigate after Jason Tindall was shown a red card during the Newcastle United versus Aston Villa match. Tindall…
Aston Villa v Man City: Tech decision ‘fully accepted’ in Premier League clash
Keith Hackett hailed the use of Goal-line Technology as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday. Inside 90 seconds of the…
Jack Grealish livid as ex-FIFA official speaks out on Aston Villa v Man City incident
Keith Hackett has called on officials to show more “common sense” after Craig Pawson angered the Manchester City players against Aston Villa. Villa prevailed 2-1…