Man Utd legend Roy Keane tells Man City ‘cheats’ to ‘stick Premier League medals in the BIN’ after guilty verdict

ROY KEANE has told Man City stars to “stick their Premier League medals in the bin’ after the club’s bombshell guilty verdict. City were found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Prem’s financial rules in a shock statement on Tuesday. The Etihad club have always denied any wrongdoing and continued to stress their innocence in response. It is not clear what sanctions the club will face, but a hefty points deduction and EXPULSION from the league have been suggested. There have even been some claims that City could be stripped of their trophies due to the seriousness of the 130 charges. City won three Prem titles during the period of investigation from 2009 to 2018, as well as two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Community Shield. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Pundit Keane was scolding of the club, claiming they had been “cheating” and that the City players should feel let down. He told ITV after England‘s win over Czechia: “They knew it would hurt a lot of people, but they still done it. “And if I was a player with the success of the last few years – I’d 100 per cent be sticking those medals in the bin. When asked by host Mark Pougatch if players would feel let down by the club, he replied: “100 per cent you would. It’s cheating. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “You’re hearing nonsense from ex-players saying they won on the pitch. But it was cheating. There was cheating going on. “It’s tough for the players, the manager. You’ve got owners who are quite happy cheating. “It’s very difficult going forward for these players to maintain the level of excellence. Keane’s fellow pundit Ian Wright called the owners’ actions “terrible” after the “unprecedented” news. He added: “[City owners] have told them that nothing bad’s going on. If you’re a player, something’s not right there. “It’s unprecedented what we’re seeing right now. But in respect to the owners and what they’ve done. Terrible.” The Prem’s bombshell statement reported findings from an independent commission, which alleged the club hid £900million in “sham” commercial deals. It claimed City “systematically broke Premier League Rules for nearly a decade”. Man City GUILTY of Premier League breaches - City hid £900m in ‘sham’ deals - How City could be banished into non-league - Club chief vows to fight verdict - How a Wigan goal sparked the cheat storm - City told of guilt before summer spending spree - Football’s biggest ever scandals The club have until October 2 to launch an appeal against the findings. City said they were “disappointed and surprised” by the commission’s findings and would be “relentless” in fighting the case. Its statement read: “Manchester City FC is both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission, that has been published today. “The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case. The Club will therefore be relentless, and where necessary proactive, in any and all appropriate regulatory and legal forums. “The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements uncompleted. “Manchester City FC will now pursue the appeal avenues open to it, on the basis that the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe. “The Club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League Board and Executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence. “The Club is obviously restricted in what it can say further until all future proceedings are complete.” What are Man City charged with? THE Premier League claim Man City hid £900m in 'sham' deals across a nine-year period. They were found guilty on 114 of the initial 115 charges – with the number now up to 130 charges – which fit into six categories… - Failing to give accurate financial information over sponsorship revenue, related parties and operating costs between 2009-10 and 2017/18. Total charges: 50 - Failing to provide full details of managerial remuneration between 2009/10 and 2012/13. Total charges 8 - Failing to provide full details of player remuneration between 2010/11 and 2015/16. Total charges 12 - Failing to comply with Uefa Licencing and Financial Fair Play regulations between 2013/14 and 2017/18. Total charges 5 - Breaching Premier League Profitability and Sustainability rules between 2015/16 and 2017/18. Total charges 25 - Failing to co-operate with the Premier League investigation between 2018/19 and 2022/23. Total charges 30 - Total charges: 130