Richard Keys apologised today for his part in the sexist comments he made to fellow Sky Sports pundit, Andy Gray. Further videos have been published on YouTube of Keys and Gray talking in a derogatory way about women and Keys used the 15 minute radio slot on Talk Sport to apologise as people are call for his sacking. Keys has since resigned from his anchor role as Sky Sports presenter.I couldn't wait any longer for this blog to upload the recording of Keys apologising, after all, I left it for over four hours to actually upload. My patience ran out, so listen to his apology here.
Andy Gray, the former Scottish player and now ex-pundit, issued a statement rather than spoken apology which read:
'I am very sorry that certain comments made by me have caused offence. Such comments were made off-air to work colleagues, and were of course never intended to be broadcast.
'I was very upset when the comments were brought to my attention, and it was my intention to apologise on Monday night when I was back on air for the Bolton v Chelsea game.
'Sadly I was unable to do so as I was suspended from the show by Sky Sports and have now been sacked.
'Football is my life and I am devastated by losing the job that I love.
'I am equally upset that third parties have been dragged into this issue. I ask that the media respect their privacy so that they can continue in their roles.
'I have worked for Sky Sports loyally for over 20 years and I do not wish to comment further at this time.'
