Some people just don’t get it: Richard Keys now slams Newcastle’s ‘crass’ stunt at the Stadium of Light

On Saturday, Newcastle United won their first derby in thirteen years, and in keeping with Toon tradition, they celebrated with a squad portrait.

This time, however, was different since the team decided to take the picture in front of the 6,000 traveling supporters on the field. The purpose of the move was to offend the Mackem fan base, and boy did it succeed.

It worked so well, in fact, that commentators who are genuinely miserable people, have never lived in the region, and have no idea how the Tyne-Wear rivalry operates, have all offered their opinions on the move.

Oh look, Richard Keys has something to say

Though many have criticized Newcastle for it, not all of the pundits were in on the joke. Richard Keys, a man who is well-known to Newcastle supporters, has now spoken his opinion.

We all know that Keys’ opinion on anything Newcastle-related is worth about as much as a Zimbabwean dollar and yet his persists.

This time writing in his blog that Newcastle hit below the belt with their full-time stunt.

“And come on Newcastle. That picture on the pitch at Sunderland was embarrassing.

“Save it until you end the trophy drought. It was crass – inflaming the home crowd and making yourselves look daft at the same time.”

Mate, you stick to worrying about Coventry and let us do the Tyne/Wear rivalry stuff, eh?