Andy Gray loves what Keys said about Everton during Liverpool title celebrations

Everton’s biggest rivals Liverpool have just won the Premier League title in front of fans for the first time in 35 years.Liverpool did win the Premier League in 2020 but behind closed doors, and thousands gathered on the red side of Merseyside to celebrate.Everton fans were disappointed as Liverpool strolled to the title with games to spare, but it has now been claimed that they will be happy in one way.

Former Everton hero Richarlison came on for Tottenham in their 5-1 defeat at Anfield to a chorus of boos, but he was not the only Blue to appear.Richarlison came on at Anfield (Credit: Imago)Johnny Heitinga was part of Liverpool title victoryFormer Everton star Johnny Heitinga was a popular player during his time at Goodison Park, but he surprised many last summer as he joined Liverpool.Heitinga is part of Arne Slot’s coaching staff at Liverpool, with the former centre-back familiar with him from their days in the Eredivisie.



StatHeitingaAppearances140Goals5Assists5Heitinga’s stats for EvertonPundits Andy Gray and Richard Keys have now seen the funny side of Heitinga’s role at Liverpool, and even joked that Everton may have enjoyed his celebrations as a result.“Everton will think ‘well, we’ve got one of ours on the pitch anyway in Heitinga’,” Keys told beIN SPORTS (6.37pm, April 27).

Gray responded with raucous laughter in the studio, but Everton fans may not see the funny side as they did.Heitinga works alongside Arne Slot at Liverpool (Credit: Imago)Heitinga loses Everton support with Liverpool title victoryHeitinga’s move to Liverpool and his subsequent success with them, means that Everton fans are no longer fond of the former centre-back.The Dutchman was even spotted mocking Everton early on in his days at Anfield, which caused fury in the blue side of Merseyside.

Now, he has a Premier League winners’ medal with Liverpool as an assistant coach, and even led the team when Slot served a touchline ban after the Merseyside derby.Heitinga’s 140 appearances for Everton may have now been forgotten by most, and some fans will now harbour feelings of resentment for the the former defender.The post Andy Gray loves what Keys said about Everton during Liverpool title celebrations appeared first on Goodison News.

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