Keys’ wife brands Sky ‘offside’ in sexism row

THE wife of Richard Keys has criticised Sky as being “offside” for how the broadcaster handled the sexism controversy that led to her husband’s resignation.

Keys announced he was leaving his job as Sky Sports’ lead football presenter, a decision that followed the sacking of Andy Gray.

Julia Keys said yesterday: “It’s really sad. They contributed so much, putting Sky on the map. Whether you like them personally or not, professionally there’s very few who would knock them.

“I feel the wrong two guys were given the red card. It doesn’t quite make sense and it’s questionable the way it is been handled. I think Sky was offside.

“It’s very sad after the career Richard has had that it has come to this but I do not see it as being the end of it.”

When asked how she felt about the comments, she added: “With men there are little bits that never grow up. It’s banter from the boys. What other people do not understand is the dynamics that go on in the studio. He is very aware of the tensions and it not being as relaxed unless there were playful shenanigans.”