NG32 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Can't believe people are surprised/annoyed really. I mean I expected the original thing to be swept under the carpet but once it was in the public domain and crucially other examples of sexist and/or misogynist behaviour from Gray were uncovered Sky were always going to have to act. His position was untenable. Anyone who is employed needs to look in their company's equal opportunities/discrimination policy and they'll see exactly the same kind of thing this decision has been based on. Disciplinary procedures and eventually dismissal are the order of the day. It doesn't matter a jot that this stuff happened off air, he was at work and that's all that matters. The bigger the company, the more robust the rules. For a company in the public eye 24/7 like Sky then it was ultimately a no-brainer. Spot on, I suspect Sky's HR department had nightmares about this. Not really, the evidence was all at hand. Its not like they had to do an investigation from scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Shame. He's annoying as hell and sometimes you feel like beating him with a baseball bat, but his commentary was much more exciting than the likes of Alan Smith and other zombies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Fucking idiot. Having worked in television for so long you'd think he would watch what he says. The mics are being picked up the whole time you fool! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not the first time : snip I must admit i laughed a little myself, but still hes a professional he shouldn't do stuff like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCONA Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not only is it the right decision, its also excellent for all the fans that no longer have to endure his drivel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Matt le Tissier have told Claus Lundekvam that Andy Gray was not sacked directly due to these comments, but for something that had happened in December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Just watched the video of him asking Charlotte Jackson to tuck a mic pack down his pants. Keys looks really uncomfortable. Jealousy tbh imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So just Gray. Not that other ass as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Of course it's the right decision but probably made because of the phone hacking situation. I know it's hypothetical but these latest revelations would've been brushed under the carpet imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So just Gray. Not that other ass as well? Two phones and Gorilla hands remain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 OHHHHHHHHHHHH YOUUU BEAUTYYYYYY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So just Gray. Not that other ass as well? Two phones and Gorilla hands remain. They sound like Gangster names. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Couldn't give a toss he's gone. Tyler is the real voice of Sky. Now for Big Sam as his replacement! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Matt le Tissier have told Claus Lundekvam that Andy Gray was not sacked directly due to these comments, but for something that had happened in December. The "Offside" comments regarding Massey is inappropriate, it's neanderthal in this day and age. The Charlotte Jackson comment about the mic is Sexual Harassment. No doubt about it. Jackson could have opened a very big law (and expensive) suit against Sky regarding harasment. Easy decision in the end - especially when it involves one of your own employees being harassed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Andy Townsend and his Tactics Truck. You heard it here first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Just been catching up on all this. Hahahahahahahaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag-ic Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Shame to be honest, always thought he made games sound more exciting than what they were. FIFA 12 won't be the same. Someone at EA is currently crying into their keyboard thinking of all the commentary that is going to need to be re-recorded. Why? He's not sacked by EA. He's sacked by Sky Sports. Most of the Fifa commentary is taken from real games. EA might not fancy using him again, tarnished reputation and that... Tiger? Rooney? Hardly got a track record of taking the moral high ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Andy Townsend and his Tactics Truck. You heard it here first. Maybe Sky can replace him with Robbie Earle, Rodney Marsh or perhaps even Andy Townsend's Tactics Truck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 A sensational return for Ron Atkinson, then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Fucking mint, never liked that utter twat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I hate his commentary, but he's been stitched up a treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not the first time : I must admit i laughed a little myself, but still hes a professional he shouldn't do stuff like this. had too laugh too tbh that match highlight was hilarious but after that the 2 of them where so unprofessional ,Gray was offered a managers job years ago but decided to concentrate on the safe money with Sky Sport and as long as they thought he was doing a good job it was a job for life and i wouldnt mind being a few quid behind him.But he had great enthusiasm for the game like him or not and will leave a big hole for them too fill but good riddance . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I love the grinning picture of Andy Gray that Sky use to illustrate the story of them sacking him: - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6701186,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Is the natural progression to this that we get a female pundit to replace Andy Gray; perhaps Deliah Smith though would she be done for wanting to "have" everybody? At some point in the future we will have a self imposed state style television where opinions and any potentially "offensive" statement can not be said. Sky have set a standard which will have other presenters watching their every word. I find the whole thing a bit mad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Sian Massey's withdrawn from the game she was meant to be officiating in tonight, feel very sorry for her in all this fuss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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