andy gray sacked

[paddyblue]

Andy Gray set to leave Sky Sports
Tuesday, 25 January 2011 17:04

Sky Sports today terminated its contract with Andy Gray. The decision, which is effective immediately, was made in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour.

The new evidence, relating to an off-air incident that took place in December 2010, came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of 22 January 2011.

Barney Francis, Managing Director of Sky Sports, commented: 'Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.'

Announcing the departure of Gray, who has been one of the faces of the broadcaster's live Barclays Premier League coverage since it began almost 20 years ago, Sky Sports said in a statement: 'Sky Sports today terminated its contract with Andy Gray.

'The decision, which is effective immediately, was made in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour.

'The new evidence, relating to an off-air incident that took place in December 2010, came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of 22nd January 2011.'

The new footage, which was recorded last month but only came to light in the last 24 hours, appears to show Gray making a suggestive comment towards colleague Charlotte Jackson, who does not openly react while he and Keys then burst out laughing.

Managing director Barney Francis added: 'Andy Gray's contract had been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.'

Gray's sacking was followed by an announcement from Professional Game Match Officials that they had withdrawn 25-year-old Massey from tonight's npower League Two match between Crewe and Bradford, where she had been due to run the line.

PGMO general manager Mike Riley said: 'PGMO and Sian believe that, with any football match, the focus should not be on the officials but on the players and the game itself.

'Sian is an excellent professional who has unwittingly found herself in the middle of a story that has nothing to do with her competence as a match official.

'Sian only wants to be notable for her performance as an assistant referee and is keen for things to get back to normal so she can return to officiating as soon as possible.

'Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far.

'It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing.

'The more people are attracted to the game, the better standards will be, and the more everyone can talk about the football.

[andeez nutz]

maybe he can be on the cover of the new FIFA game then

[SORTED]

Tek a bow son!

[Wooders]

seems like a bit of a witch hunt but what the hell - he got on my nerves most of the time

[Alioune DVToure]

Tek a bow son!

Hahaha!

Don't like this culture we have of hanging people out to dry though. He'll always be known as "sexist" Andy Gray now, which strikes me as a bit unfair. Sky could've dealt with this in a better way. Don't like the cunt, but we shouldn't make an example of people just to make ourselves feel better. And it WAS said in private.

[ashton287]

Just when he was starting to be slightly less of a munich cunt.

Too much fuss about nothing i reckon, not ike he has done anyone any harm.

[DoomMerchant]

looks like we've just increased the wage bill of the backroom staff. Welcome aboard Andy!

cheers

[Im_Spartacus]

Sacked for this.....the fucking world's gone mad!

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[ronk]

Tek a bow son!

Hahaha!

Don't like this culture we have of hanging people out to dry though. He'll always be known as "sexist" Andy Gray now, which strikes me as a bit unfair. Sky could've dealt with this in a better way. Don't like the cunt, but we shouldn't make an example of people just to make ourselves feel better. And it WAS said in private.

He didn't appear to be too concerned about damaging other people's careers. It's not and never has been about making ourselves feel better: it's about having a work environment where the best people can do their job without having to worry about bigots and bullies who try and demean anyone who's different.

He's experienced enough to understand that he's not untouchable, he has to play by at least some of the rules.

[Beefymcfc]

What about Keys? From what I saw of that it was Keys who started the remarks and it just makes you wonder if it was a set-up?

[Alioune DVToure]

Tek a bow son!

Hahaha!

Don't like this culture we have of hanging people out to dry though. He'll always be known as "sexist" Andy Gray now, which strikes me as a bit unfair. Sky could've dealt with this in a better way. Don't like the cunt, but we shouldn't make an example of people just to make ourselves feel better. And it WAS said in private.

He didn't appear to be too concerned about damaging other people's careers. It's not and never has been about making ourselves feel better: it's about having a work environment where the best people can do their job without having to worry about bigots and bullies who try and demean anyone who's different.

He's experienced enough to understand that he's not untouchable, he has to play by at least some of the rules.

I was referring to Sky.

[Alioune DVToure]

Sacked for this.....the fucking world's gone mad!

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At the end of the day....

Shit, pervy old man joke. Nothing more. Boring old bastards in my local come out with shit like this all the time. Don't think he was actually propositioning her.

[Im_Spartacus]

Sacked for this.....the fucking world's gone mad!

[youtube]4cS8OkAiXCI&feature=player_embedded#t=0s[/youtube]

At the end of the day....

Shit, pervy old man joke. Nothing more. Boring old bastards in my local come out with shit like this all the time. Don't think he was actually propositioning her.

Its pathetic really, totally pathetic - unless she has actually complained. If she has then they have to take action, but by the sounds of it, Sky knew nothing about this yesterday so if she has complained she is being a twat jumping on a bandwagon

[brite blu sky]

What about keys? he's the more offensive of the two anyway. c'mon Sky dont let your subscriptions go down the pan.. get rid now!

[Blue Since 76]

What about Keys? From what I saw of that it was Keys who started the remarks and it just makes you wonder if it was a set-up?

Maybe Keys not suing the owners of his employer has something to do with it?

[Slim]

Is there any chance we can get Ade to nut someone at training so we actually have a something interesting to talk about. Sort it out Doug.

[Crossie]

REJOICE!!!!!

Who cares why, the m*nich tw*t has been part of the Sky 4 arse licking brigade for decades.

Add to this Bernstein becoming FA chairman and this is a great day!

[edge275]

Complete disgrace. Definitely a witch hunt.

How many groups of females have got in groups together and slagged men off? I can bet the lineswoman has done it with her mates.

[shawzy]

I hope they sack Keys as well cuz his massive head wont fit on my 32" TV :-(

[ashton287]

women talk about equality but only when it suits them, would there be such a big deal if he said howard webb made a wrong decision and doesnt know the offside rule???

just moaning women wanting to have their cake and eat it, greedy bitches.

Re: the gray and keys being sexist...again video

She is fiiit and the only reason she even works at sky is so guys can look at her tits and think about skull fucking her. FACT