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da betcris: Former Sky Sports presenter Andy Gray admitted that he thought about taking his own life after he was sacked from his position with the television channel due to a sexist remark.
Gray and former co-host Richard Keys were dismissed after making a joke about female official Sian Massey, whilst a second clip of the Scottish pundit making a lewd comment to Sky colleague Charlotte Jackson later emerged.
Gray feels that the dismissal was an over-reaction but admits to having contemplated suicide after his axing.
“Yes. I would be lying if I said I didn’t. I had never felt like I have felt from January 25th (2011) onwards,” he told The London Evening Standard when asked if he has considered suicide.
“It happened on a Saturday morning. I got a call on Monday from Andy Melvin (deputy head of Sky Sports) just telling us “Don’t come in today for Monday night football.” It escalated from there for some reason, I’ve no idea why.
“I have no problems with a woman referee. It wasn’t a criticism, it was a light-hearted quip.
“I wish I’d never said it and, if I caused Sian any problems, then of course I’m terribly disappointed. Richard phoned her, apologised on our behalf and she said “Don’t be so stupid, guys.
“I have four daughters and I was brought up by a wonderful mother on her own. She’s 91 and is distraught about what happened,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
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