Sky Sports pundit Gray sacked

Sky Sports pundit Andy Gray has been sacked after off-air sexist comments about a female match official, Sky News has announced.

Sky Sports' decision to terminate its contract with Andy Gray, which is effective immediately, was made in response to "new evidence" of unacceptable and offensive behaviour.

The new evidence, relating to an off-air incident that took place in December 2010, came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of January 22, 2011.

Barney Francis, Managing Director of Sky Sports, commented:

"Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today."