Richard Keys on Newcastle United controversy – Voice of reason…?


 
 
 
 
 
 

Richard Keys has been talking about Newcastle United once again.

However, this time a little different.

I actually find myself agreeing with Richard Keys!

Like the proverbial broken clock, I suppose he has to get it right sometime.

Richard Keys talking about the FA Cup and red cards, I can’t disagree at all with the points he makes.

Richard Keys writing on his personal blog – 3 March 2025:

‘…you watch Liam Roberts assault on Mateta…Mateta ended up with 27 stitches.

I know why Anthony Taylor sent Gordon off at Newcastle.

Gordon was daft and probably deserved to go, but it’s mad to think right now he’ll serve the same ban as Roberts.

I hope Newcastle appeal it.

I’d say they’d have a 50-50 chance of winning.

I’d like to see them win it.

Gordon should be allowed to play in the Carabao Cup Final. I’ve argued for years when it comes to a final we want to see the best players on the pitch. It’s a showpiece so why not?

If we restricted punishments to the competitions bookings or red cards were picked up in – that would happen more often.

If you’re sent off in a league game your ban should apply to league fixtures. The same with the FA Cup.

It’s simply wrong that Gordon will miss a cup final because he got sent off in a league game.

I’d make an exception for something like Roberts challenge mind you.’