So if any good came of it, maybe that did., Man United won a controversial penalty last night against Aston Villa. That anger that I carry in my back pocket, I will never, ever put away.. Or does it? "I mean, he doesnt do enough to justify a starting place, does he? This job has got Sams name all over it.. morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. Saturday, January 22, 2011. Despite the fact they want to put me in front of a misogynistic line and say, This prick doesnt understand how it all works. It depends who you ask. "Maybe he's just a coach who likes to coach positive football. Yeah, well played, you came back to win it and they keep their 100 per cent record intact. On Soccer AM, the flagship Saturday morning show, they knew they could not discuss the departures of the pair that week. We have our own atmosphere which mirrors whats going on outside. So Francis and Jeremy Darroch, the CEO of Sky, had a decision to make. The 3-0 reverse, thatd ultimately cost the Gunners a Champions League place, saw Keys label Arteta as mini-mealluding to the fact that he believed the Arsenal boss to be nothing more than a second-rate Pep Guardiola. Four years ago, Massey-Ellis was awarded the MBE for her groundbreaking work in football. What happened to me was recorded on a telephone in that studio, it seems to me it was done with a specific purpose. Arsenal and Mikel Arteta have not just made themselves favourites for the Premier League, theyve ruffled the feathers of a certain Richard Keys I had about 14 of them I dont think there was a colour left I didnt have. A title race you can't miss. As funny as this was, you can imagine Keys reacting to the news with a nauseating amount of self-satisfaction. In this spirit, weve taken a closer look at the roots of Keysies grudge against the Gunners and their current manager. Well, actually, you can.. For Arsenal fans, Saturday's win over Fulham was just as sweet as Richard Keys' post-match reaction was salty.. Gabriel's late winner sealed a 2-1 victory for the Gunners as they maintained their 100% record to remain top of the Premier League, sparking jubilant scenes around the Emirates at full time.. Well done Antony Taylor. Not in the Sky Sports building, the one that Keys and Gray almost ran, but in Skys new building on the A4, the new face of the corporation, one of the fortresses of the Murdoch empire. Chapeau. I was being fed a huge amount of guff from Absolutely. BeIN SPORTS anchor Keys thinks they could hit another level with one tweak. Leeds sacked Marcelo Bielsa as manager on Sunday following a run of poor form and are expected to appoint American boss Marsch as his replacement. Since taking over the Baggies in December, Allardyce and his side have conceded three goals or more on four occasions, and in total they have leaked a massive 24 goals in eight games. When did Arteta get special dispensation to stand on the touch line for 90 minutes waving his arms about like a broken windmill? Sky had to work hard to find replacements: David Jones hosted instead, with Jamie Redknapp and Eidur Gudjohnsen providing punditry. The rest of the team follow. They put Allardyce's West Brom to the sword on Wednesday, scoring four first-half goals to effectively end the game as a contest before adding one more in the second half. 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. Does anyone know if Hammond supports one? This is all wrong, he says. All of this landed on the desk of Francis, the young new managing director of Sky Sports. 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. "@richardajkeys & Andy Gray's reaction as the Gunners make it 4 wins out of 4#beINPL #ARSFUL pic.twitter.com/nIcZX6Ij1b, Only three clubs in Europe's top five leagues still remain perfect Arsenal4/4 winsReal Madrid3/3 winsReal Betis3/3 wins pic.twitter.com/lpSS0UtOka, What a team spirit and an incredible Support from the fans @arsenal #gunners pic.twitter.com/8DjUVuQdxn, Nigel De Jong, take a bow. And, as the evidence piled up, they decided to act. Eventually, Keys went on-air and spoke with Hawksbee and Jacobs for almost 90 minutes. Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) May 13, 2022. 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. 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. What sets him apart is his ability to tell you how and why a footballer is able to do what he does. Arsenal have insulted Mesut zil by not letting him into the 25 man Premier League squad according to @richardajkeys, Watch https://t.co/hkoevnV6B4#beINPL #ARSLEI HD11 pic.twitter.com/ULiTkWLnhK, beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) October 25, 2020. Things are looking positive for the first time in a long time on the red side of Manchester. His use of language and phraseology was as bad as Donald Trump before he took office. (I'm not sure if there are different Chelsea's?) On Soccer AM, the flagship Saturday morning show, Kelly Cates hosts Premier League football. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In Richards universe, Arteta is responsible for global warming, the cost of living crisis and the decisions of dim-witted supporters. Can you believe that? Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images, Sunday Timess allegations of widespread chicanery in the 2022 World Cup bid process. That anger that I carry in my back pocket, I will never, ever put away. 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 Just soak in 150 seconds of Keys getting his backside handed to him. Arsenal were fined by the FA for the behaviour of their referee-surrounding players during an FA Cup tie at Oxford. And Andy had to explain to her, It was absolutely nothing to do with you. The former Premier League chief executive apologised for his inappropriate comments, calling them an error of judgement. 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. There was talk of a live apology, but it could not be agreed whether there should be an on-camera apology for an off-camera transgression, or whether that apology should be general or specific. A third clip emerged, this time posted to YouTube, of Gray making inappropriate comments to Sky Sports colleague Charlotte Jackson in December 2010. Maybe he has another coach who does the back four.". Female sports broadcasters such as Alex Scott, here interviewing Petr Cech, now appear more regularly on TV (Photo: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images). You know, 2-0 to Arsenal, you know, that. Barney Francis, the managing director of Sky Sports, issued a statement saying that Keys and Grays comments were inexcusable. Who ultimately then becomes the master of discipline? In June 2013 it was confirmed that Al Jazeera had agreed a contract with former Sky Sports football presenters, Richard Keys and Andy Gray. They both present from Doha in Qatar and present football including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup. 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. Does he support any team that plays England? 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. https://t.co/ok3jeISB6Z, Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) January 12, 2023. Fri, 19 Feb, 2021 - 20:13. The incident, we should have seen coming, he says. But they made capital out of it., He claims that there was a campaign orchestrated against him and his on-screen partner. Richard Keysand Andy Gray are now living in Qatar and working for beIN SPORTS. So one member of the team asked whether they could have a life-sized stuffed elephant in their studio for the duration of the show, to never once be mentioned during the three hours on-air. #beINPL #ARSWBA, Watch Now https://t.co/RRmQgctETJ pic.twitter.com/c9bhTGInNo, beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) May 9, 2021. They were really drilling me with the sort of things I should say. This was not allowed either. 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. 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. Keys arrived at Talksports then office near Londons Waterloo station, by himself. I felt for Arsenal fans nothing to celebrate on deadline day. "Youre playing with ten men most weeks if hes in," he vented. 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. But by this point, the story had its own momentum, and the tapes kept coming. He admitted that his and Grays prehistoric banter was not acceptable in a modern world. At last the window has slammed shut. Even Gray joins in. It was losing decades of accumulated experience in Keys and Gray. WebThe 1976 All-SEC football team consists of American football players selected to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) chosen by various selectors for the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. What football team does Richard Keys support? The two men were taken off Monday Night Football, a game Chelsea won 4-0 at Bolton Wanderers. As Arsenal kept winning, and Arteta kept bouncing around on the sidelines like a kangaroo thats just necked a tube of Smarties, Keys continued his one-man crusade against the root of all world evil. The pair now ply their trade in Doha, youll recall, with Keys personal blog offering a mixture of completely missable biggame analysis, and sledgehammer sympathy for those of us left behind in the yesterdayville of Blighty. I was being fed a huge amount of guff from our press office, Keys says. 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. Every other coach has to stay in his area but not Arteta it seems. We dont blame her at all. He has since worked for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Can you get full marks on our ultimate 2000s Premier League quiz? 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. Ray Goff, Georgia (AP-1, UPI-1) #afc, Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) January 15, 2023. First Gary Neville and then Jamie Carragher have retired from playing to step into its studio, bringing the insights from their recent playing careers onto the screen. Female linesman. But they havent won the [Premier League] title tonight. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Theyve won nothing. What has happened to the once-great British Airways? It was a set-up, of course it was, Keys told The Athletic. She was a little embarrassed, he added. WebSky Sports presenter Richard Keys has had a makeover to ensure he stands up to the unforgiving scrutiny of high definition TV. 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 United ran out 3-0 winners over Leicester City on Sunday afternoon thanks to a Marcus Rashford brace and Jadon Sancho's second goal in three Premier League games. By, The Sky News broadcaster has used Twitter to accuse a respected lawyer of 'simpering'. What have Watford gone and done theyve turned to an expert. However, presenter Richard Keys who slammed the players and manager for celebrating their win. According to Richard keys Arsenal cannot celebrate properly when theyve come behind to beat Fulham! Keys and Gray hosted the Super Sunday coverage that afternoon under intense scrutiny. But there have been bigger changes at Sky Sports. The 63-year-old quit his role in Sky Sports after a leaked YouTube video. Ben White as well who was over there, he said. Ten Hag's trust in the player is clear, starting every game since returning to England. 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. The rest of the Sky Sports building was left much quieter after Keys and Grays absence. Martin Keown absolutely rinsing Richard Keys and defending Arteta, Inject ittt pic.twitter.com/9jQ6JQ6Kyu, Rory Talks Football (@Rory_Talks_Ball) January 6, 2023. And City have improved hugely defensively ever since, and have now kept clean sheets in each of their last four Premier League games. The Netherlands international has recently dropped into a midfield role to allow Rashford to strut his stuff further up the pitch. That might well be true, but the safety and respect of everyone in the workplace must still be protected. No, Im looking forward to completing the next 1,000 matches. Keys and Gray, who are still working together. 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. Well play out instead with his claim that the World Cup drives many western economies something that at the very least should put our hero in the front running to become the next emeritus professor of economics at the University of a Qatari City That Hasnt Been Built Yet But Is Being Slung Up To Stop A Stadium Looking Silly. Also, its worth noting this was his attempt at self-deprecating humour. Hes got a point. Weghorst has scored one goal in nine appearances, but you can't fault his commitment to the team. Jesus. And Im really pleased shes gone on to make a mark.. Richard Keys is still going on about the Arsenal , Nigel de Jong is spot on here pic.twitter.com/Z6VxDW8YWy, Harry Symeou (@HarrySymeou) August 29, 2022. Somewhere in Doha, Keysie just cracked open a bottle of champagne. https://t.co/1yi0rEjrZj, Richard Keys now moving into touchline policing:"Have I missed something? If it wanted to get rid of Keys and Gray, it could have done so quietly at the end of that season. Kelly Cates hosts Premier League football, Caroline Barker does the same on Football League and netball, Laura Woods is their face of Carabao Cup football and darts. Perhaps were making progress now. So if any good came of it, maybe that did., Keys and Gray, who are still working together, bumped into Massey-Ellis at Birmingham Airport recently. The 62-year-old fronted Sky's football coverage since the inauguration of the Premier League in 1992, until his shamed exit in 2011. He lets other teammates score. Richard Keys says he will be supporting Newcastle when they take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final later this month. Keys also points to the distinction between himself and Richard Scudamore, who was at the centre of a sexist emails scandal in 2014. Absolutely. I lacked pace and movement, and probably ability as well so there are some basic things missing. Mini-me wasnt very happy was he? Its headquarters in Osterley, Keys and Grays own domain, was besieged by journalists from other organisations. All rights reserved. Many others fronting programmes cant do that. And long may the change continue., (Top photos: Getty Images; design: Sam Richardson). She told him he should have known better. Im a journalist by trade and pride myself on coming from that side of the fence, but I havent scored winning goals in FA Cup finals; he can add that perspective. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Im hearing that the 49ers wanted him in last summer along with a wish list of players hed worked with before the likes of Minamino and Brenden Aaronson, Keys explained on his blog. Whenever we do anything head-to-head, whether it be golf or even tossing a coin, he will always win. Richard had spoken. Keys: Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her (Massey)., Gray: Yeah, I know. The former Sky Sports anchor is of the view that if the Marsch appointment does not work then the proposed full buyout of Leeds by the 49ers will look very different. His anti #Arsenal agenda is sensational. Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) September 2, 2022. On that Wednesday morning, January 26, the walls were closing in on Keys, too. A group of masked men broke into the home of Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and attacked and robbed him early on Monday, the football club said. pic.twitter.com/FI2SvkcXTZ, Just re-watched it and Richard Keys does indeed refer to Bernd Leno as Jay Leno. And they trailed at one time. pic.twitter.com/PYqrpFvb9s, Richard Keys (@richardajkeys) September 4, 2022. 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. Try as he might, Richard Keys can't quite seem to scratch his Liverpool itch. If England are playing, he is genuinely neutral. 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. On Sunday, Erik ten Hags men took on Monday Night Football, the show relaunched as a new platform for Keys and Gray just before they left, has become the networks flagship programme, setting standards for insight and analysis. Keys made his first but by no means last reference to the dark forces he believed were at work against him. 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". There are times when you just have to, because what youve seen demands it. 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. 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. City had had a shaky start to the season, and were stunned 5-2 by Leicester City at the end of September. Having made it clear that Artetas mere existence irked him, Keys relished the opportunity to stick the boot in following Arsenals crucial defeat at Tottenham in May. 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. Most people watching Aaron Ramsdale getting kicked by a Tottenham fan at the end of Januarys derby blamed the latter for the regrettable incident. She had been due to officiate a League Two game between Crewe Alexandra and Bradford City on the Tuesday night.