Richard Keys uncomfortable as Tottenham enter ‘super league’
Richard Keys has shared his disapproval over Tottenham’s inclusion in an exclusive league.
Spurs broke another record on the final day of the Premier League season as they were ripped apart in their 4-1 loss against Brighton on Sunday (25 May).
It left the Lilywhites with a bitter taste in their mouths, casting further doubt over Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club.
The Australian will have credit in the bank after not only ending a 41-year wait for a European trophy, but also securing Champions League football for next season despite finishing in 17th place in the league.
Keys says Tottenham shouldn’t be in the Champions League
Tottenham will be joined by another five English clubs in competing in Europe’s elite competition next season after a hectic final day in the Premier League.
| Team | League Position | Points Tally |
| Liverpool | 1 | 84 |
| Arsenal | 2 | 74 |
| Manchester City | 3 | 71 |
| Chelsea | 4 | 69 |
| Newcastle United | 5 | 66 |
| Tottenham | 17 | 38 |
This is the result of UEFA‘s coefficient awarding English teams with an extra slot following their performances in Europe in tandem with Spurs’ Europa League victory.
These developments have irked Richard Keys, who was asked by his co-host Andy Gray live on beIN Sports, as shared via X (25 May), what he thought about the situation.
Keys said: “It’s a super league, isn’t it?”
The 68-year-old went on to say: “I’m uncomfortable, but it’s the era we live in; it could have been seven! We should be thankful for that [not being the case].
“I don’t say this to be unkind, Tottenham have won themselves a trophy – great! But they shouldn’t be in the Champions League.”
Spurs’ qualification has sparked wide discussions over whether UEFA’s decision to change the reward structure in 2014 needs revisiting.
Champions League could shape next season’s squad
Daniel Levy has a complicated summer ahead of him as he assesses the club’s next moves.
The questions around the manager are not the only ones circling the North London club, with plenty of decisions on players’ futures to consider.
Whether to make Mathys Tel’s transfer permanent or to allow Cristian Romero to leave are just some of the puzzles to solve, along with assessing the physical capacity of the team.
There will certainly be plenty of movement at Spurs, but the prestige of playing in the Champions League will only serve to improve the club’s prospects of attracting higher calibre players.
Equally, the financial boost will allow Levy to bring in necessary reinforcements to strengthen the brittle squad.