One of British soccer's leading television commentators was fired Tuesday, a day after being taken off the air and temporarily suspended for making sexist remarks about a female match official.
Andy Gray, the face of Sky Sports' soccer coverage for the past two decades, was dismissed by the broadcaster after "new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behavior" that took place off-air last month.
The former Scotland striker and broadcast colleague Richard Keys had been reprimanded and removed from duty Monday for making derogatory comments about lineswoman Sian Massey, former referee Wendy Toms and West Ham executive Karren Brady.
"Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behavior," Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said Tuesday. "We have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today."
OMG !!
Shit! This is really a blow for Andy and the rest who loves him comment the premier league matches. Even on playstation he is the man! I guess he will be back soon in another channel. I cant believe sky sport fired just like that!
ya....very true......bt hey...hell up on air soon !!
Ridiculous WORLD WE LIVE in! Where will it end? Now lose the job because of this, then it is something wrong. Sky Sport have done a terrible mistake!
I wish Andy Gray good luck in another sport channel, because he will get a new offer from many channels!
He'll be on Match of the day soon enough. Sky's loss.