Sky had been spending hundreds of millions of pounds on its Believe In Better campaign since 2007, and now had the chance to show it. Still in his 30s, he had been the executive producer of Sky Sports cricket coverage before switching to football. The way Richard sees it, this latest assault on the Qataris is bordering on hysteria and racism. On that Wednesday morning, January 26, the walls were closing in on Keys, too. It was a set-up, of course it was. Francis was waiting for Keys when he got there. Eventually, Keys went on-air and spoke with Hawksbee and Jacobs for almost 90 minutes. Lets be realistic here are we truly to believe that if rules have been bent or circumvented here that this would be the first time it had happened? Richard Keys and Andy Gray. Quite right. The two men were taken off Monday Night Football, a game Chelsea won 4-0 at Bolton Wanderers. Its only just recovering now. Sky Sports view at the time was that a public apology would be worthwhile but only if it was genuine, authentic, rooted in an understanding of what was wrong about the comments, and made to everyone. Those guys operate on a different level. Why not? Cant the 4th see this? How best to look back on all this 10 years later? He doesnt wish any harm on us, but if they are playing Scotland then, Richard Keys Richard Keys on Everton fans. Soon after Keys and Gray left, Soccer AM decided to quietly do away with its Soccerette segment, believing it no longer had a place in 2011. He told me they were having a sweepstake on it and I remember thinking that, if it was being taken that seriously, then the jackets would have to go. Keys signed his deal to leave and was then escorted back to his car by two security staff. Jesus. But as Keys left the Talksport office, he knew his time was up. Yes, very much so. Im desperate for them to get back. Arsenal were fined by the FA for the behaviour of their referee-surrounding players during an FA Cup tie at Oxford. This is The Arsenal a classy outfit like the coach out of control. That'll give Richard Keys something to speak about. Richard Keysand Andy Gray are now living in Qatar and working for beIN SPORTS. A third clip emerged, this time posted to YouTube, of Gray making inappropriate comments to Sky Sports colleague Charlotte Jackson in December 2010. But when she saw all the TV cameras outside the school in Coventry where she worked, saw an off-duty photo of her blown up on the front page of The Sun, and heard of the number of media requests to cover the game at Gresty Road, she discussed the situation with referees chief Mike Riley and withdrew herself from the game. Francis wanted to take it in a different direction, portray a different image for the company and generate a modern, market-leading feel particularly when it came to diversity, inclusivity and behaviour. Richard Keys, Mississippi State (AP-1, UPI-1) Robbie Moore, Florida (AP-2) Quarterbacks. Richard Keys Even for him, this has to be a new low, which says a lot given what he did to his family. It was the same building that held Skys legal, HR teams and the office of Sky chairman James Murdoch. He said that he and Gray bumped into Massey recently and that they all laughed over the incident.. That evening, the Mail On Sunday newspaper published a story that the pair had been recorded making sexist comments about assistant referee Sian Massey after a controversial but ultimately correct offside decision. By Jason Deans, The two disgraced former Sky football presenters are offering their 'banter' on the after-dinner speaking circuit. He only really got involved in the sport after the birth of his son. Richard Keys It has never been more of an inclusive place than it is today, now it is starting to make the cultural changes it intended 10 years ago. Perhaps were making progress now. Ok. He was due to go on-air at 1.15pm but there was a slight delay, so the station had to get journalist Sid Lowe on for 15 minutes to talk about the weekends Spanish football, but even he admitted he was just an incidental warm-up act before the main event. Somebodys fucked up big., Massey doing her job at Molineux that day in January 2011 (Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images). Marsch took over at RB Leipzig last summer, but only lasted in the job at the Bundesliga club until December, when he was sacked. 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. Since taking over the Baggies in December, Allardyce and his side have conceded three goals or more on four occasions, and in total they have leaked a massive 24 goals in eight games. So what was it like, inside the Sky Sports building, as tape after tape emerged of sexist comments from their two stars? Richard Keys | Metro News First, to Qatar land of the most impressive backhand in the game, where the brain drain triggered by Sky Sports parting company with Keys and Andy Gray is once again laid bare. Can you believe that? And, with it being so late in the year, pretty much every matchup is If the attack does enough damage to KO Goku Black or Fused Zamasu, however, the animation is changed to Beerus erasing Black and/or Zamasu from existence as he does Present Zamasu in Dragon Ball Super. #afc, Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) January 15, 2023. Arsenal have insulted Mesut zil by not letting him into the 25 man Premier League squad according to @richardajkeys, Watch https://t.co/hkoevnV6B4#beINPL #ARSLEI HD11 pic.twitter.com/ULiTkWLnhK, beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) October 25, 2020. That might well be true, but the safety and respect of everyone in the workplace must still be protected. By, The Sky Sports managing director talks to, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every On top of that, United are looking to win their first piece of silverware in six years next Sunday when they take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. WebThe 1976 All-SEC football team consists of American football players selected to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) chosen by various selectors for the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. There was talk of a live apology, but it could not be agreed whether there should be an on-camera apology for an off-camera transgression, or whether that apology should be general or specific. Standing in a supermarket queue when someone at the front takes ages to count out the money. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images, Sunday Timess allegations of widespread chicanery in the 2022 World Cup bid process. https://t.co/1yi0rEjrZj, Richard Keys now moving into touchline policing:"Have I missed something? I started a bit of a trend and I suppose it was a compliment that Marks & Spencer started selling them. FROM REPORTER ONthe Wolverhampton Express & Star to the envy of all football fans as the front man for Skys football coverage Richard Keys has done well. And if we are looking for deeper meaning here, it must surely be in the slow change of attitudes to sexism and to diversity and inclusion in general that these events marked. I cant hide the fact I find him extremely irritating, waving his arms around like a windmill for 90 minutes, as if anybody can hear him. Richard Keys (born 23 April 1957 in Coventry) is an English sports presenter with a career starting in 1976 when he moved initially to London. Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has said that he and his colleague Andy Gray were set-up before their departures from the broadcasters 10 years ago. Analysing Richard Keys vendetta against Arsenal and Mikel Arteta The Brazil defender was badly caught out by Aleksandar Mitrovic as the Gunners came from behind to win 2-1 and retain their place at the top of the table. Kenny Dalglishs Liverpool had won 3-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the lunchtime kick-off, broadcast live on Sky Sports, the coverage fronted as always by Keys and Gray. Er no, and that includes George Best hes never let us down. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. TRY A QUIZ:Can you name Arsenals XI from Arsene Wengers last match as boss? Richard Keys has been left red-faced following his suggestion that Pep Guardiola should turn to Sam Allardyce for defensive help after Manchester City thrashed West Brom 5-0. Web Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) November 21, 2016. After Paul the Octopus coiled off this mortal shuffle a few months after the 2010 World Cup, a Chinese film director called Jiang Xiao addressed local conspiracy theories with a film called Who Killed Paul the Octopus?, and declared herself 60-70% convinced that Paul had died before the World Cup final, and the Germans have been covering up his death and fooling us [with a body double] for a long time. Leeds have conceded 60 goals in just 26 Premier League games so far this season and will be looking for Marsch to tighten them up at the back quickly. Roles behind the camera were traditionally even more male-dominated but Sarah Cheadle is one of Sky Sports main Premier League directors, Sam Mills produces Soccer Saturday and Sarah Chenery has directed some of their biggest boxing events, including Anthony Joshuas fights against Wladimir Klitschko and Andy Ruiz Jr. Tuesday's result at the Hawthorns means they remain in 19th position in the table, six points adrift of 17th placed Brighton having played a game more. What have Watford gone and done theyve turned to an expert. I had about 14 of them I dont think there was a colour left I didnt have. Having made it clear that Artetas mere existence irked him, Keys relished the opportunity to stick the boot in following Arsenals crucial defeat at Tottenham in May. And why is this irritating man allowed to spend 90 minutes outside of his technical area? He took aim at Wout Weghorst's role since arriving on loan from Burnley last month. Richard Keys is still going on about the Arsenal , Nigel de Jong is spot on here pic.twitter.com/Z6VxDW8YWy, Harry Symeou (@HarrySymeou) August 29, 2022. All Rights Reserved. It was certainly one of the most dramatic events in British sports media for a generation, a four-day frenzy from the Mail on Sunday story breaking on the Saturday night to Keys resignation on the Wednesday afternoon. The feel has changed over the last decade, away from its 1990s blokiness towards something more modern. You know, 2-0 to Arsenal, you know, that. . There is a germ of a point there regarding Scudamore but the issue is that the workplace is painted as senior employees turf, somewhere mens language does not need to be moderated or checked. Keys also points to the distinction between himself and Richard Scudamore, who was at the centre of a sexist emails scandal in 2014. Andy wasnt live when he was stood pitchside. Keys still believes that his enemies set out to destroy his and Grays careers. Well play out instead with his claim that the World Cup drives many western economies something that at the very least should put our hero in the front running to become the next emeritus professor of economics at the University of a Qatari City That Hasnt Been Built Yet But Is Being Slung Up To Stop A Stadium Looking Silly. Massey-Ellis warming up with her fellow officials before Leicesters 2-0 win over Chelsea last week (Photo: Rui Vieira/Pool/Getty Images), Looking back, Keys own view of this situation is that he was the victim. Former Sky Sports presenter Keys now works for Qatar-based beIN SPORTS, and was speaking about the situation back in October. Weghorst has scored one goal in nine appearances, but you can't fault his commitment to the team. morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. BeIN SPORTS anchor Keys thinks they could hit another level with one tweak. I think not.. But at lunchtime, with 45 minutes of warning, staff were told by programme director Moz Dee that the man of the moment would be coming on-air, to be interviewed by Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs. Seven Arsenal players Piers Morgan has ripped into & how they bit back. I saw that Andy [Gray] and I were trending Sunday after I suggested Big Sam should take charge until the summer. Based in the United Kingdom and online since 2007, Inside Futbol provides football news, features and interviews. That was his fault. Its changed things for me because most weeks Id turn up at a ground knowing I needed someone around the bottom end of the table to lose games, and that gave most games an added interest. By doing it out of the blue in the January, halfway through the season, it was naturally hurting the quality of its coverage. Richard Keys reveals who he'll support in Man Utd vs Leeds sacked Marcelo Bielsa as manager on Sunday following a run of poor form and are expected to appoint American boss Marsch as his replacement. So Francis and Jeremy Darroch, the CEO of Sky, had a decision to make. I was being fed a huge amount of guff from our press office, Keys says. She has run the line at the 2017 European Championship, 2018 Champions League final and 2019 World Cup in the womens game, and recently moved into the mens Europa League. Our mission is to provide our readers with the most engaging football content, bringing the passion and excitement of the world's game to life. Laura Woods has slated Richard Keys after he called out Arsenal fans for "over-celebrating" their 2-1 win over newly-promoted side Fulham yesterday. And everybodys forgotten!. Whether a profoundly endangered species that always seems to go out of its way to avoid the act of sexual congress really needs extra displacement activities is a matter for those better versed in panda husbandry than I. It showed Keys again using sexist language about a woman, this time in conversation with Jamie Redknapp, from a studio at a live game at Stamford Bridge. The reinvention of Andy Gray and Richard Keys, TalkSport's hiring of Andy Gray and Richard Keys hits costs, Barney Francis: 'Football punditry is an absolute art form', Richard Keys and the art of the text message threat, Sky generation is beginning to miss Richard Keys and Andy Gray. The International Centre for Sports Security is on its journey towards credibility so why not turn to Richard Keys? Did Arsenal get the wrong man in Mikel Arteta? All rights reserved. For Arsenal fans, Saturday's win over Fulham was just as sweet as Richard Keys' post-match reaction was salty.. Gabriel's late winner sealed a 2-1 victory for the Gunners as they maintained their 100% record to remain top of the Premier League, sparking jubilant scenes around the Emirates at full time.. Even Gray joins in. Ten Hag admitted he always intended to use Weghorst as a striker, with his recent role as a number 10 a spur of the moment decision. Keys: Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her (Massey)., Gray: Yeah, I know. Absolutely. Looking back now, Keys says he was not thinking clearly and that he should have just said, Come on, for goodness sake, no harm intended. Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong hit back at Richard Keys after he doubled down on his criticism of Arsenal's players and Mikel Arteta for their "He (Guardiola) could go and watch Roy Hodgson work, or bring Sam Allardyce in on a temporary basis. FT: @Arsenal 2-1 @FulhamFC "They're over celebrating this It's a 2-1 win against newly promoted Fulham! We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But, like a clockwork toy gamely carrying out his duties despite being mauled by a cat, Keys stuck to his guns and called out Artetas inclination to go walkies on the touchline once again. Richard Keys thinks Manchester United are effectively playing with ten men when they include Wout Weghorst in the team. As Arsenal kept winning, and Arteta kept bouncing around on the sidelines like a kangaroo thats just necked a tube of Smarties, Keys continued his one-man crusade against the root of all world evil. So if any good came of it, maybe that did., Man United won a controversial penalty last night against Aston Villa. @richardajkeys suggests the manager they should have signed! The Netherlands international has recently dropped into a midfield role to allow Rashford to strut his stuff further up the pitch. On-air, that has never been an allegation you could throw at myself or Andy, he says, making a distinction that maybe matters less than he might think. New mum Kelly Osbourne shares first photo of baby son Sidney as he hangs out with fun uncle Jack, The Beckhams turn heads in stylish outfits on Brooklyns birthday after putting on united front with Nicola Peltz, Ron Jeremys sister wants him to be placed under a conservatorship amid rape trial ruling due to dementia, Bruce Willis, 67, spotted for first time as he steps out for coffee in Santa Monica after sharing dementia diagnosis, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies aged 61 after brain aneurysm, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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Its headquarters in Osterley, Keys and Grays own domain, was besieged by journalists from other organisations. Related: Arsenal squad depth image gets fans looking forward to new season, View our Privacy PolicyandTerms & Conditions, TheLondonEconomic.com Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle. United ran out 3-0 winners over Leicester City on Sunday afternoon thanks to a Marcus Rashford brace and Jadon Sancho's second goal in three Premier League games. "Any of these teams have shaped teams defensively, haven't they.". The rest of the team follow. All of this landed on the desk of Francis, the young new managing director of Sky Sports. But it was also clear that Arsenal wanted a longer-term manager to completely revitalise their club. I don't know why Pep can't get his head around it. Richard Keys believes Manchester United are currently playing with '10 men' despite their fine form under Erik ten Hag. Keys stressed that Leeds would have been better going for a survival specialist in the shape of Sam Allardyce. So it was not long into Francis tenure that he was presented with this, a stream of evidence of his two biggest names making deeply inappropriate comments when they did not know they were being filmed. We can imagine the hairy-handed one licking his lips as Arsenal slipped to defeat at Manchester United in September, ruining their 100% record in the Premier League, while Arsenal fans ridicule Keys with each successive victory. If we drove similar cars, which we dont, his would have to be quicker than mine and Im sure it would be. Richard Keys has been left red-faced following his suggestion that Pep Guardiola should turn to Sam Allardyce for defensive help after Manchester City thrashed When Coventry lost at Aston Villa on the last day of last season, I was resigned to accepting relegation so I was mellow, but during the course of that season I was very highly strung. How he (Scudamore) ever got away with that, I will never know, Keys says. Somewhere in Doha, Keysie just cracked open a bottle of champagne. No, Im looking forward to completing the next 1,000 matches. Until, 10 years ago, they were brought down to earth in a week. Ramsdales got form for winding supporters up and apparently has been having an exchange during the course of that second-half with those Tottenham fans. "I think he let others play better and thats also what hes doing as a striker. Does he has special dispensation? While Gray was sacked after a separate leak showed the pundit making sexist comments about official Sian Massey-Ellis. Keys, who fronted Sky Sports coverage of the Premier League between 1992 and 2011, is now working in Qatar for beIN SPORTS and has been critical of Arsenal and their manager on a number of occasions. But, with Arsenal struggling at the wrong end of the Premier League table, Keys used his extensive managerial experience to offer Arteta some advice on player management. Female linesman. He often makes fun of others for their loyalties such as Campbell for Burnley and someone else for Leicester but who does he support? The former Premier League chief executive apologised for his inappropriate comments, calling them an error of judgement. And they trailed at one time. It can't be that hard. Get City news for FREE sent directly to your inbox! Keys and Gray break down the stats, 33 penalties since the start of last season!#beINPL, More https://t.co/1eGBJOyvQ5 pic.twitter.com/32cBLc5trX, beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 2, 2021. He detailed his apology to Massey made over the weekend (she and I enjoyed some banter together) and his frustrated attempt to do the same to Brady (there is no answerphone on Karrens mobile. Ray Goff, Georgia (AP-1, UPI-1) Keys would practically produce the whole thing himself. Keys, who had fronted Sky's Premier League coverage for nearly 20 years, resigned in January 2011 a day after colleague Andy Gray was sacked, as the pair were caught in an infamous sexism storm. Home U.K. News Sports U.S. Showbiz Even from Qatar, hed managed to get underneath the skin of an entire fanbase and drag them down to his level. Keys made his first but by no means last reference to the dark forces he believed were at work against him. Francis declined to be interviewed for this story but, according to multiple sources familiar with his thinking at the time, it came down to behaviour and culture. Burton was stood down from covering the Wednesday nights League Cup game between Birmingham City and West Ham United. Instead, Martin Odegaard equalised with a deflected strike before Gabriel made amends by bundling home the winner five minutes from the end. Guess the gender of his target, In the last of our series, Richard Keys and Andy Gray take to the airwaves for the first time after their ignominious Sky Sports exit, UTV Media's sports radio station reports 13% fall in operating profits in part due to 'increased investment' in presenters. Richard Keys (born 23 April 1957) is an English sports presenter who has worked for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Talksport, Al Jazeera, Fox Sports, ESPN Star This is all wrong, he says. Hancock spotted wearing Toon shirt hed promised to auction off for NHS during EFL Cup final, Watfords Ken Sema praised for his bravery after doing post-match interview while struggling with stammer, Douglas Ross responds after huge banner is unveiled during a Scottish Cup match he was refereeing, You dont get to say this: FIFA slammed over support for high-profile gay footballer, Arsenal squad depth image gets fans looking forward to new season, Elevenses: Fear and Loathing in the New Conservatives. I was being fed a huge amount of guff from I lacked pace and movement, and probably ability as well so there are some basic things missing. It was losing decades of accumulated experience in Keys and Gray. But this sort of thing does seem to be big in China. Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has said that he and his colleague Andy Gray were set-up before their departures from the broadcasters 10 Who are the BeIN Sport commentators? - Digglicious.com ? Richard Keys and Jamie Redknapp exchange pic.twitter.com/xnER7uAzNa. However, Keys believes the whole episode was a set-up and that himself or Gray have never been caught making such comments on-air. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The Red Devils find themselves five points behind league leaders Arsenal after only losing one game since the World Cup break, ironically away to the Gunners last month. As well as being a major investor in womens sport, Sky Sports has provided a platform for a new generation of women in producing and presenting roles. pic.twitter.com/Gq2mXRUFUm, Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) April 23, 2022. But they made capital out of it. They were really drilling me with the sort of things I should say. No entourage, no agent, no minders. Sky Sports had become the story. pic.twitter.com/48uOSvWIJx, Disappointed this wasnt just 3 minutes of Laura Woods taking Richard Keys apart to be honest. Richard Keys Keys and Gray had been there for 20 years but they still glowed with the fame of the job. Mini-me wasnt very happy was he? But although Arsenal's fans, Richard Keys says he was 'set-up' before Sky Sports departure Mitrovics goal, his 100th for Fulham and his fourth of the season already more than he managed in the entirety of their relegation campaign two years ago gave the visitors hope of continuing their own unbeaten start to the season. Copyright insidefutbol.com 2007-2023, Tried Stepover In Our Half, Lost It, In For Rude Awakening Former Leeds Star On Whites Player, We Could Have Had Draw At Chelsea Leeds United Star Bemoans Loss, Georginio Rutter Plays Leeds United Team vs Chelsea Confirmed, Leeds United Braced For Offers For Young Star In Summer. They had accumulated so much credit and fame and power that they looked untouchable at the pinnacle of British sports broadcasting. Once again, football went, Richards made a nice few quid for us all, we can look after him and, It was something that happened privately.
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