Richard Keys, a Sky Sports presenter, has stepped down due to sexist comments made about a female assistant referee alongside his colleague Andy Gray.
The comments were made off-camera prior to Saturday’s Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool.
The two pundits were overheard criticizing the appointment of Sian Massey as a referee’s assistant, suggesting that women “probably don’t know the offside rule.”
Following the revelation of another inappropriate incident involving Gray and a female Sky Sports presenter, he was terminated from his position on Tuesday.
Gray expressed remorse for his statements, stating he was “devastated by losing the job that I love.”
In a subsequent statement, Keys expressed that he was “deeply sorry” for his remarks and any resulting offense.
“It was incorrect and should never have occurred. I have reflected thoroughly and come to the conclusion that it is time to move forward,” he stated.
“Moving forward without Andy would have been nearly impossible.
“I am proud of our work in football at Sky Sports and thankful to all the individuals who collaborated with me.”
In a statement, Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said: “It is unfortunate that Richard’s tenure at Sky should conclude under these circumstances.
“However, Richard acknowledges that his comments made over the weekend were inappropriate, and we recognize that he has issued a full and public apology.”
For two decades, Keys and Gray have been synonymous with Sky Sports football coverage.
Together, they and Sky Sports introduced energy, innovation, and a fresh approach to utilizing 
technology to engage fans and revitalize live sports broadcasting.
Gray’s tactical analysis using his tactics board became quite popular among armchair managers.
Sky News sports presenter Nick Powell emphasized the importance of acknowledging their contributions amidst the uproar.
“It is crucial to highlight that the very existence of this story is a testament to the work done by Sky Sports, notably by these two, who have represented Sky Sports for over 18 years,” he remarked.
“The notion that the future of two television pundits would generate such significant news in recent days would have seemed unimaginable before Sky Sports transformed the landscape.”
Buford Balony says: I cannot comprehend their logic. Soccer in the EPL is essentially a girl’s game anyway.
