A pair of British television football pundits caught up in a sexism row have been dropped from covering Monday's Premier League game between Bolton and Chelsea. Andy Gray, the former Scotland international, and Richard Keys were stood down by Sky Sports after making "unacceptable remarks" off-air about a woman assistant referee officiating at Saturday's match between Wolves and Liverpool.
Gray, a pundit, and Keys, a presenter, caused a stir when believing their microphones to be switched off discussed lineswoman Sian Massey and agreeing that female officials "don't know the offside rule".
Keys added: "I can guarantee you there'll be a big one today. (Liverpool manager) Kenny (Dalglish) will go potty." Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, said: "I have spoken directly to both Richard Keys and Andy Gray this morning.
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