Roy Keane says he would toss Manchester City trophies if he were a player

Keane and fellow pundit Ian Wright called the club’s eight trophies “redundant” after a Premier League verdict on financial‑rule breaches.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:56:07 GMT

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane told ITV Sport that, if he were a Manchester City player, he would "stick those medals in the bin" after the Premier League found the club guilty of all charges related to breaching its financial rules.

What happened

The Premier League’s independent commission ruled on Tuesday that Manchester City had overstated its income by more than £830 million and used sham agreements to inflate revenue and cut costs over a nine‑year period from 2009 to 2018. The verdict covered the period in which City won eight trophies – three Premier League titles, three League Cups, one FA Cup and one Community Shield.

What the reports add

Standard.co.uk reported Keane’s comments during ITV’s coverage of England’s Nations League match against the Czech Republic, noting his description of the trophies as “redundant” because they were won through “cheating”. The Independent provided the same quotation and added that the commission’s report also concluded that witnesses had given false evidence. Both outlets said City has until 2 October to appeal the judgement.

What was said

Roy Keane said on ITV Sport, "If I was a player, I’d be 100 % sticking those medals in the bin. Of course you would, it’s cheating. They knew it would hurt a lot of people, but they’ve still done it," as reported by The Independent.
Ian Wright, speaking alongside Keane, called the situation "cheating on an industrial scale" and called for "an unprecedented punishment," according to Standard.co.uk.

How it came about

The verdict follows a long‑running investigation into City’s finances that began after concerns were raised about the club’s revenue streams. Felo News previously covered related reactions, including Wayne Rooney’s statement that he would not accept a Premier League medal if City were stripped of its 2011‑12 title (see article).

Key facts

Manchester City was found guilty of all financial‑rule charges covering 2009‑2018. (independent.co.uk)
The club overstated income by over £830 million and used sham agreements. (independent.co.uk)
During that period City won eight trophies: three Premier Leagues, three League Cups, one FA Cup and one Community Shield. (standard.co.uk)
Roy Keane said he would stick the medals in the bin if he were a City player. (standard.co.uk)
Ian Wright described the breaches as "cheating on an industrial scale". (standard.co.uk)
Manchester City has until 2 October to appeal the verdict. (independent.co.uk)