Andy Gray and Richard Keys suspended by Sky Sports over sexist comments
Sky Sports have suspended presenters Richard Keys and Andy Gray for sexist comments made about Premier League official Sian Massey.
Suspended: Andy Gray and Richard Keys will not present Monday Night Football Photo: ACTION IMAGES
Keys and Gray were scheduled to present Sky's Monday Night Football show from the Reebok Stadium tonight where Bolton will host Chelsea. But the broadcaster has now confirmed that both men will be stood down from the game in the wake of a furious reaction to their comments.
“I have spoken directly to both Richard Keys and Andy Gray this morning," said Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports.
“It has been made clear to each of them that their comments were totally unacceptable. Those views are entirely inconsistent with our ethos as a business and employer, and will rightly offend many of our customers, our people, and the wider public. They are inexcusable from anyone at Sky, regardless of their role or seniority. “We have dealt with this matter by taking immediate disciplinary action. As with any employee it would not be right to go into detail on those proceedings.
“However, they have been clearly warned about their behaviour and reminded of their responsibilities. In addition, Richard and Andy will not be involved in any way with tonight’s live Monday Night Football.”
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