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From that Saturday night, when all hell broke loose, the next few days had seen Sky Sports under more direct scrutiny than ever before. 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 No, Im looking forward to completing the next 1,000 matches. morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. My fear is and Ive said it for a long time now, that the guy in the middle there [Arteta] is the one thats most to blame for the inflammatory behaviour on the touchline. 90s Anti-Heroes: Ron Atkinson vs Richard Keys Richard Keys | Soccer | The Guardian There was an internal investigation to try to find out where the four clips had come from but it could not track down the responsible party. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But my view of that respect was always the case. Authorities said at least four men entered the players home and then escaped in a car. Eventually, Keys went on-air and spoke with Hawksbee and Jacobs for almost 90 minutes. Bruno Fernandes has hit back at Richard Keys recent comments about Manchester United playing with ten men. As Xabi Alonso can testify, Nigel de Jong isnt one to pull out of a challenge. That anger that I carry in my back pocket, I will never, ever put away. Norma: a charming Sicilian-inspired restaurant in central London, Billionaire has told how big cat prowled through his garden in north London, This is the Company That Caused the Old Trafford Evacuation, Carry a Chic and Classy Look in 5 Superlative Work Outfits, The Non-Londoners Guide to Buying in the Capital, One Square Mile case study: Target Sports Coaching, Government minister resigns over handling of Cummings saga, Sometimes you deserve a bit of stick Bruce on expected reaction to Newcastle United defeat. And Ancelotti did leave Everton up sh*t creek without a paddle when he left for Spain last summer. 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. He admitted that his and Grays prehistoric banter was not acceptable in a modern world. The rest of the team follow. Keys and Gray had been there for 20 years but they still glowed with the fame of the job. And long may the change continue., (Top photos: Getty Images; design: Sam Richardson). 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. Did Arsenal get the wrong man in Mikel Arteta? What a horrific take. 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. Richard had spoken. Richard Keys and Andy Gray Despite his immense career, Ozil was little more than a Fortnite enthusiast by October 2020 and Arteta was intent on freezing the playmaker out of his first team squad. Team The beIN SPORTS presenter suggested that Allardyce may be able to offer assistance in helping Manchester City with their defensive issues. On Sunday, Erik ten Hags men took on pic.twitter.com/48uOSvWIJx, Disappointed this wasnt just 3 minutes of Laura Woods taking Richard Keys apart to be honest. This time, Sky came down hard. It was the same building that held Skys legal, HR teams and the office of Sky chairman James Murdoch. Former Sky Sports anchor Richard Keys has revealed he has heard Leeds Uniteds part owners the 49ers wanted to appoint Jesse Marsch as their manager last summer. Even Gray joins in. The 63-year-old quit his role in Sky Sports after a leaked YouTube video. 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. 22nd January 2023. He has since worked for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, He only really got involved in the sport after the birth of his son. I do think were more sensitive. It had to quickly plug the gaps left behind to get through the rest of that season. I think not.. It really wasnt. Richard Keys Sky Sports had become the story. That may be a sign of the times at West Ham, I dont know). Ben White as well who was over there, he said. Keys has revealed that he has heard Leeds part-owners the 49ers wanted to bring in Marsch last summer, along with two players the American worked with at Red Bull Salzburg in the shape of Takumi Minamino and Brenden Aaronson. Female linesman. Every other coach has to stay in his area but not Arteta it seems. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It was like there was a murderer on the loose, says one insider, and bodies kept being found.. He took aim at Wout Weghorst's role since arriving on loan from Burnley last month. Doha government contests blog claiming 1,200 migrant workers have died on World Cup construction sites - but article has been repeated across the world, Louise Glass was centre of the sexism row involving former Sky Sports pundits Richard Keys and Andy Gray. 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. The op-ed ends, inevitably, with an irrelevant digression on his status as the No1 enemy of Rupert Murdochs state but well leave that on the basis that Keys increasing insistence on chipping away at his own privacy is as bizarre as its surely unwise. 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. 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. I lacked pace and movement, and probably ability as well so there are some basic things missing. On a Monday, they would have their planning meetings with producers in the Sky Sports canteen, going through videos, planning the show. Richard Keys reveals who he'll support in Man Utd vs Richard Keys said he has found Qataris 'a delight to do business with'. He doesnt wish any harm on us, but if they are playing Scotland then, This was the moment, above all others, when Keys vendetta took a personal turn and the rest of us began stockpiling popcorn in anticipation of what would happen next. Can you get full marks on our ultimate 2000s Premier League quiz? She is routinely recognised as the very best of the assistant referees in the elite Select Group 1. , The infamous smash it? . Richard Keys has blamed Jamie Redknapp for introducing the 'smash it' phrase that contributed to the presenters disgraced departure from Sky Sports. Richard Keys says he will be supporting Newcastle when they take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final later this month. It was a set-up, of course it was, Keys told The Athletic. 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 Sports , BeIN Sports; and has presented many top-level football matches. What has happened to the once-great British Airways? You can see it as you drive into central London from the west, near Heathrow Airport. Massey, a 25-year-old official who only wanted to do her job, found herself at the centre of a storm; one that she had done nothing to create. And Im really pleased shes gone on to make a mark.. Sky Sports was not an old organisation it had only been around for 20 years but culturally it was very much a product of the 1990s. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. WebChelsea FC - He is listed under the ' famous fans ' section of there web site. Irritating? He has not been back since. 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. Bruno Fernandes hits back at Richard Keys' 'playing with 10 men' She was a little embarrassed, he added. According to Richard keys Arsenal cannot celebrate properly when theyve come behind to beat Fulham! Ok. They were linked with a slew of names, including Joao Felix and Alvaro Morata, before settling on the 30-year-old. What football team does Richard Keys support? Richard Keys believes Manchester United are currently playing with '10 men' despite their fine form under Erik ten Hag. , Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) January 22, 2023, READ MORE: Seven Arsenal players Piers Morgan has ripped into & how they bit back. Game-changing news in the Fifa corruption war, as Qatar unveils its Lord Haw-Haw. Web Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) November 21, 2016. Four years ago, Massey-Ellis was awarded the MBE for her groundbreaking work in football. Despite the suggestions, Guardiola decided not to heed their advice. She had been due to officiate a League Two game between Crewe Alexandra and Bradford City on the Tuesday night. Hes got a point. "Any of these teams have shaped teams defensively, haven't they.". That isnt anyone., Richard Keys has actually blamed Arteta for a Tottenham fan kicking Ramsdale. 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 The way Richard sees it, this latest assault on the Qataris is bordering on hysteria and racism. His anti #Arsenal agenda is sensational. What Richard (Scudamore) said and did blew us out of the water! By, The Sky News broadcaster has used Twitter to accuse a respected lawyer of 'simpering'. The next day another tape emerged, of Gray discussing Masseys looks with another colleague, Andy Burton. Quite right. 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 For some time Ive been working on a theory that Richard Keys is a double agent, whose fawning posts about the Qatar powers-that-be place him so far beyond the realms of useful idiocy that the former Sky Sports presenter can only be working on behalf of those who seek fatally to undermine the emirate. Arsenal and Mikel Arteta have not just made themselves favourites for the Premier League, theyve ruffled the feathers of a certain Richard Keys in the process. It would certainly need a lot of analysis. Richard Keys left with egg on his face after advising Pep - mirror 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. And frankly, who are we to opine on how other nations fill that Alan Shearer-shaped hole in their forecasting models? On that Tuesday afternoon, Gray was sacked. Dont forget, neither of us were caught behind an open mic, he says. The former Sky Sports presenter broke his silence with an apologists masterclass on behalf of his new homeland, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Richard Keys said he has found Qataris 'a delight to do business with'. Wendy Toms, the first female assistant referee in the Premier League, was derided as well, while West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady came under fire. Keys made his first but by no means last reference to the dark forces he believed were at work against him. Maybe he has another coach who does the back four.". 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. Does he has special dispensation? The incident, we should have seen coming, he says. Try a week on us. 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. Well done @GeoffShreeves Still the master in the tunnel. City had had a shaky start to the season, and were stunned 5-2 by Leicester City at the end of September. Colleagues wondered whether they could even mention them, given it felt like an embarrassing family drama playing out in full view of the world. They have won a London derby. And Andy had to explain to her, It was absolutely nothing to do with you. 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. The thing that upsets me is that Arteta, particularly, there is better ways to deal with it than that.. 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"He (Guardiola) could go and watch Roy Hodgson work, or bring Sam Allardyce in on a temporary basis. It was nothing to do with Sian. Does he support any team that plays England? 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. Richard Keys 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 Keys and Gray, seen here in 2012, have continued to work together after leaving Sky Sports (Photo: Tim Whitby/Getty Images). 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. So, when Keys attempted to backtrack slightly after his Fulham rant, the former Netherlands midfielder held the knitted puppet to account in characteristic style. Can you believe that? Ray Goff, Georgia (AP-1, UPI-1) "Youre playing with ten men most weeks if hes in," he vented. How he (Scudamore) ever got away with that, I will never know, Keys says. And the 65-year-old couldnt resist another jab in the ribs of Gunners enthusiasts just over 24 hours later. Keys told the story of a recent impromptu meeting with Sian Massey-Ellis, who was the target of Keys and Grays sexist comments back in 2011. 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. So if any good came of it, maybe that did., Man United won a controversial penalty last night against Aston Villa. But this sort of thing does seem to be big in China. Yes, very much so. There was some sense among the madness of those jackets. Never a man to let things go quietly, Keysie unleashed this zinger after Arsenals failure to sign Douglas Luiz on deadline day. The former Premier League chief executive apologised for his inappropriate comments, calling them an error of judgement. There's Chelsea Hajduk in Melbourne and Bechem Chelsea in Ghana, but I don't think there's any risk of confusion even without specifying Chelsea FC - He is listed under the 'famous fans' section of there web site. It was losing decades of accumulated experience in Keys and Gray. I don't know why Pep can't get his head around it. Richard Keys, Mississippi State (AP-1, UPI-1) Robbie Moore, Florida (AP-2) Quarterbacks. Hes just like Guardiola there. James May wrote that Hammond "knows even less about football than I do, which must make his the least encyclopedic knowledge of the game ever recorded". Thats when you realise that however much you wanted to be a footballer as a kid, you were never going to be able to. 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. Richard Keys again claims he was the VICTIM after quitting role Pep Guardiola staying calm despite Manchester Citys winning run, Manchester City easily beat West Brom 5-0 on Tuesday, Pep Guardiola chose not to follow Richard Keys' advice to hire Sam Allardyce. Yes, this prick does, and yes, he always did. 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. Richard Keys thinks Manchester United are effectively playing with ten men when they include Wout Weghorst in the team. It depends who you ask. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism. 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. What sets him apart is his ability to tell you how and why a footballer is able to do what he does. 1976 All-SEC football team Richard Keys Masseys career has gone from strength to strength over the decade since. Keys arrived at Talksports then office near Londons Waterloo station, by himself. But it was also clear that Arsenal wanted a longer-term manager to completely revitalise their club. Also, you should have seen Alan Shearer when we went to Germany and won 5-1. Richard Keys says he was 'set-up' before Sky Sports departure pic.twitter.com/y3GtFi8ktg. Ebony Rainford-Brent on cricket, Anna Woolhouse on boxing and Sarah Stirk on golf all point to a fairer distribution of opportunities than was the case in the past. 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. #beINPL #ARSWBA, Watch Now https://t.co/RRmQgctETJ pic.twitter.com/c9bhTGInNo, beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) May 9, 2021. Somebodys fucked up big., Massey doing her job at Molineux that day in January 2011 (Photo: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images). Anyway, the latest post from the most recognised sports presenter internationally [source: Richard Keys], seems to constitute the latters first formal engagement on behalf of his new homeland. But they made capital out of it., He claims that there was a campaign orchestrated against him and his on-screen partner. Keys then added: "He's got 60 people around him. Ive turned that to my advantage now so, if there are a few of us going to play golf, Ill play with him because when hes on your side, everything will go your way. 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. Richard Keys says he will be supporting Newcastle when they take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final later this month. You know, 2-0 to Arsenal, you know, that. On Soccer AM, the flagship Saturday morning show, Kelly Cates hosts Premier League football. Mini-me wasnt very happy was he? I think it was quite successful, not only for him but I think he enjoyed it there. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. And if hes not behaving himself, then its likely that others in his team are not going to either. Keys and Gray hosted the Super Sunday coverage that afternoon under intense scrutiny. A female assistant referee working in the mens game remains rare, however. This was not allowed either. 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. Absolutely. He doesnt wish any harm on us, but if they are playing Scotland then, of course, he supports his home country. All rights reserved. City, meanwhile, returned to the top, and Guardiola's defensive worries look to be nothing but a distant memory. Chelsea, though he's worn a Donny hat before on the show, the India special I think when they're camping out. the cultural change of which Keys and Gray fell foul. 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. So Francis and Jeremy Darroch, the CEO of Sky, had a decision to make. My god, it could not have been more private. Settle down, everybody. That'll give Richard Keys something to speak about. So what was it like, inside the Sky Sports building, as tape after tape emerged of sexist comments from their two stars? Why not Leeds? In the summer of 2010, the channel relaunched Monday Night Football, a new platform for Grays punditry. Jack Pitt-Brooke is a football journalist for The Athletic based in London. But no one denies that its being undertaken asI write., Come on, Keys entreats of the disputed Qatari bid. Press J to jump to the feed. None of this works. WebRichard Keys (born 23 April 1957 in Coventry) is an English sports presenter with a career starting in 1976 when he moved initially to London. It was largely, Say sorry, keep saying sorry, you cant over-say sorry. They talk about Beckham, but Gray was the original golden balls. What could Keys possibly find irritating about a rich, talented, respected andconventionally handsome man like Arteta? Sky had to work hard to find replacements: David Jones hosted instead, with Jamie Redknapp and Eidur Gudjohnsen providing punditry. Instead, Martin Odegaard equalised with a deflected strike before Gabriel made amends by bundling home the winner five minutes from the end. Within 48 hours, the story had become one of the biggest in the country. In football, Alex Scott has been one of the star pundits on Super Sunday in recent years and has been followed by Rachel Yankey, Steph Houghton and Sue Smith. Keys, speaking to The Athletic from Qatar, says he had been repeatedly told by Sky Sports to apologise for his comments. FT: @Arsenal 2-1 @FulhamFC "They're over celebrating this It's a 2-1 win against newly promoted Fulham! Does anyone know if Hammond supports one? But they havent won the [Premier League] title tonight. Richard Keys However, Keys believes the whole episode was a set-up and that himself or Gray have never been caught making such comments on-air. According to Chinas official Xinhua news agency, a team of young pandas at the countrys premier breeding centre will be charged with replicating the German aquarium-dwellers predictive feats. While Francis was based in the old Sky Sports building, Darroch was sitting at Sky HQ, on the other side of the campus, right on the A4. 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. 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. Even senior staff were taken by surprise by the constant stream of leaks from inside their organisation. #afc, Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) January 15, 2023. 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. Andy wasnt live when he was stood pitchside. It really wasnt. Fri, 19 Feb, 2021 - 20:13. 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 "I think he let others play better and thats also what hes doing as a striker. So dont ever think that it was.. Absolutely. On Soccer AM, the flagship Saturday morning show, they knew they could not discuss the departures of the pair that week. And everybodys forgotten!. Richard Keys slams Arsenal but is it put back in his box Come on, lets be honest!". Discussing Guardiola's issues at the back, Keys' co-host Andy Gray said: "It's a strange one. 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. Gabriel Magalhaes went from zero to hero as he atoned for gifting Fulham the lead by scoring the winning goal and extending Arsenals perfect start to the Premier League season. 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. No clue on Hammond. And Sky Sports management always kept in mind that a company had to protect its whistleblowing procedure in cases such as this. BeIN SPORTS anchor Keys thinks they could hit another level with one tweak. His use of language and phraseology was as bad as Donald Trump before he took office. But above all, it centred on television, the stars in front of the camera, and the type of behaviour and language broadcasters and viewers expected of them. No entourage, no agent, no minders. At last the window has slammed shut. Weghorst has scored one goal in nine appearances, but you can't fault his commitment to the team. Look at the manager. Its sad to witness. What football club does Jeremy Clarkson support And Andy had to explain to her, It was absolutely nothing to do with you. These guys are serious about everything they do, he explains of his impeccable overlords, adding that he has found them a delight to do business with. Most people watching Aaron Ramsdale getting kicked by a Tottenham fan at the end of Januarys derby blamed the latter for the regrettable incident. The feel has changed over the last decade, away from its 1990s blokiness towards something more modern.
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