It's been interesting to note that in Australia, whilst this story was widely aired there has been minimal public commentary on the issue here. Some news stories made comment that such remarks might be "appropriate at a barbeque but not in an official capacity". So it's ok to believe this in secret as long as you don't tell anyone? The SMH article reported: The pair caused controversy after agreeing female officials "don't know the offside rule". Then it added: She ended up calling a crucial borderline decision correctly. As if the issue of her being there on merit was the issue to prove or disprove the validity of the sexist remarks.
We have a long way to go girls. And I'm surprised at how often I hear watered down versions of these kinds of views. It's important not to get upset over it, but I do try and challenge stereotypical views when I see and hear them.British football commentators suspended (25/1)
Gray and his colleague Richard Keys were reprimanded over the weekend after they were recorded making derogatory comments about lineswoman Sian Massey before the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
But Gray, who has been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage for 20 years, has been stood down permanently after the broadcaster uncovered "new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour".
The new footage shows Gray making a suggestive comment and gesture toward Sky Sports colleague Charlotte Jackson in the studio.
"Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour," said Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis.
"After issuing a warning, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today."
Gray hasn't publicly apologised for the remarks he made about Massey, unlike Keys, who telephoned the lineswoman to apologise.Gray has been fired after he made sexist remarks about a female match official
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