Richard Keys is hoping Newcastle United end their 68-year wait without a domestic trophy next month. A former adversary, the beIN Sports pundit locked horns with Toon supporters during the Saudi-backed takeover saga.
Keys, who left Sky Sports under controversial circumstances in 2011, held strong views on the dispute between Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the Premier League involving broadcasting rights and alleged pirating. The 65-year-old pinned his colours to the mast by admitting he did not want the £300million to go through.
Fast forward to last year and Keys angered Newcastle fans again by urging the club to relocate its training ground to London. His controversial comments about players preferring a move to the capital were rebuffed by Eddie Howe the following week.
