Keys and Gray move to talkSPORT
February 8, 2011 · 2 Comments
Former Sky Sports football presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys have moved to national sports radio station talkSPORT.
The pair’s tenure at the satellite TV sports channel ended in January after they made controversial off-air remarks about a female assistant referee. Mr Gray was sacked and Mr Keys resigned after the comments were broadcast, prompting a row over sexism.
The duo will host a three-hour show from Monday to Friday between 10am – 1pm.
Following the move to Talksport, Mr Gray – a former footballer – said it was an “ideal opportunity” for he and his colleague to “do what we do best, and that’s talk about sport”.
Keys said it was the “start of something new and very exciting for Andy and myself”. He added: “We are delighted to be joining the TalkSport family and can’t wait to get started.”
The TalkSport programme director, Moz Dee, described the signing as a “sensational coup” for the station.
“The events of the last couple of weeks have been a lesson and have changed them,” said Dee.
“One thing that hasn’t changed however is that they are two iconic broadcasters who have a wealth of experience in the world of sport and that’s what we have to do now – move forward with them as sports broadcasters.
“I think it’s a sensational coup for TalkSport and great for radio. These men have carved out amazing careers in television and were at the forefront of the Sky revolution. I think they are going to have a massive impact on the radio scene.”
Tags: Andy Gray, Moz Dee, Richard Keys, talkSPORT
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These two come in and Porky is leaving !! It’s an outrage !
Good news Parry fans. He’ll be doing 606 on BBC 5 Live next Saturday !