. After leaving coaching, Gray became a football commentator, pundit, and analyst on Sky Sports, serving as a Scottish facet of its Premier League coverage since its inception in 1992, most notably alongside studio anchor Richard Keys and lead match commentators Martin Tyler and Ian Darke. The Perth-based actor played Pete Galloway on the popular BBC Scotland soap. Welcome to my YouTube channel! Obviously I will acknowledge that Ive been ill. Perhaps Ill arrive on a trolley bed, with a drip in my arm, he jokes. Andy's other roles included the TV shows City Lights and Naked Video. Believing that his microphone was switched off, Gray commented to co-host Richard Keys: "Can you believe that? So dont ever think that it was.". My lifes about today and tomorrow, not 10 years ago. DISGRACED former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has claimed he was 'set up' by the TV giants. He spent two seasons with the Merseyside club, winning the FA Cup in May 1984. Do I enjoy his company? A female linesman. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. "It was a set-up, of course it was. Last summer Gray had begun his run at the Edinburgh Fringe, starring alongside best pal Grant Stott in a new comedy, Junkies, when the final curtain almost came down for good. Ive got three daughters, for f---s sake, and Im supposed to be a sexist? In fact he reveals hes set to return to the stage in Andy Gray; An Evening With . One of the first things I asked the consultant was what I had done in my life to cause this? [26], On 25 January 2014, Gray returned to commentating on British television on BT Sport for an FA Cup match between Stevenage and Everton. He added: Too hot to do anything with at the moment and unless you are in there (the pool) you cant sit out here. Andy left River City in 2018, after he was diagnosed with a. But people I know will be thinking, Thats a good thing. He had unfinished business on River City and we were looking forward to welcoming him back to film with us before the end of the current series.". Then I had to cancel my Fringe show and panto and call River City and tell them I wouldnt be coming back. Or is it here now? Its a form of leukaemia. He then explained how the two presenters had bumped into Massey recently and that they 'all laughed over the incident'. Whether you were an actor, or a journalist, or just someone who'd seen him in panto, he was always ready to have a chat. We are read by an informed, educated readership who can add their knowledge and insights to our stories. But that wasnt the case. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. But if Gary wants to come and continue to raise awareness in the way he has been doing, fine. Put the name of the local childrens hospice.. His 29 goals helped Villa to a fourth-place finish and victory in the League Cup, and earned him the PFA Young Player of the Year and PFA Players' Player of the Year awards, a double matched by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009 and Gareth Bale in 2013. In late 2011 Keys and Gray appeared in Smash It!, a show designed for the corporate hospitality circuit. Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the King's Theatre, Edinburgh, November 30 to January 19. And Keys admits he is fascinated by the story of the ship, He added: My wife bought me Titanic. Steve Carson, director of BBC Scotland, said: "We are deeply saddened by the news that one of Scotland's much loved comedy actors and close friend to many at BBC Scotland, Andy Gray has passed away. in which hell be talking about his life and times. Gray took Dr Dylan Thomas prescription and determined to rage, rage against the dying of the light. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Andrew Gray (Andy) See Photos. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? The beauty of living in this part of the world is that you can plan, you can have a BBQ, and you can have a day in the garden. I wouldnt have wanted to spend this period with anyone other than him, Gray maintains. (Picture: BBC) River City star Andy Gray has died at the age of 61 following a battle with a rare cancer, which promopted him to exit the soap in 2018 . Andy Gray was aghast. Youre not schlepping across time zones, as you were in Russia. Privacy Policy, Emmerdale spoiler videos reveal two exits, Chloe and Mack caught and death trauma, Tragic EastEnders death confirmed as funeral scenes filmed, EastEnders spoilers: Sonia throws Reiss out after gobsmacking discovery, Emmerdale spoilers: Sarah catches Mackenzie and Chloe together after big return in new video clip. Come on. She reflected on her time working with him. River City star Andy Gray has died at the age of 61. Gray also provides betting tips for Betfair,[17] and also provided commentary for the EA Sports's FIFA of video games along with Clive Tyldesley and Martin Tyler from FIFA 06 to FIFA 11, until being replaced in FIFA 12 by Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith. Shes kept me alive.. Daughter Claire was also in the show - as one of the three bears - and her baby daughter was in Andy's arms for the curtain call. Alvarez gives Pep a headache for City's treble tilt, sluggish Spurs are slow off the mark AGAIN and Diaz Marcus Rashford 'rescued Aston Villa Women's star Alisha Lehmann from a mob of men, bringing her into his 'No-one is falling for your sanitised, vanilla PR guff any more! Andy Gray is a Scottish retired footballer. It was all too much to bear. Scots TV and theatre star Andy Gray dies aged 61 18 January 2021 Alan Peebles Andy Gray as Pete Galloway in BBC soap River City Tributes have been paid to the actor Andy Gray who has died. The pair left Sky in 2011 after tapes were leaked of the presenters making derogatory and sexist remarks about female assistant referee Sian Massey, as well as making inappropriate comments and sexual innuendos to colleagues. We had decided to go after them with Soccer Saturday and he worried, We shouldnt be doing that. I said, What are you talking about? Gray has five children. ANDY Gray recalls his arrival home from hospital earlier this year to discover his sister had stuck a Post-It note on his front door. Scottish league football top division top scorers, Chorley v. Cheltenham Town match programme, 18 November 1989, "Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by Sky Sports? Keys, 65, who in Logans own words helped kick-start her career in the 1990s, insisted that he would be taking legal action. Moving into the kitchen, Keys reveals the contents of his fridge, he added: Diet Coke, a little fruit, eggs, a lot of yoghurt, dog food as well. Quite the rehabilitation, all told, for a duo who were, in Logans words, about to become extinct. Their conclusions are not, shall we say, uniformly glowing. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He continued: "Among many roles for the BBC he will always be lovingly remembered as audience favourites, the iconic Chancer in City Lights and the silver tongued entertainer Pete Galloway in River City. The comic book superfan wants to feel like Superman again. He signed for Leeds United which carried on the family tradition of his father Frank Gray and his uncle Eddie Gray. Lives in Portsmouth, Virginia. After the bone marrow transplant he figured hed have the energy of the Captain Hook he once played in panto. Not really. . Ill enjoy doing panto and the Fringe show in the summer. They both now work for beIN Sports in Doha, Qatar; since June 2013 they have been the main presenters of Premier League and UEFA Champions League match broadcasts within the Middle East and North Africa region.[4]. Jason McAteer and I were just talking about this on the golf course. BBC Scotland director Steve Carson said: We are deeply saddened by the news that one of Scotlands much lovedcomedyactors and close friend to many at BBC Scotland has passed away.. At the time he was the youngest player to earn the Players' Player of the Year award, and the first player to win more than one of the official three player of the year awards in the same season. River City star Andy Gray has died at the age of 61. Currently, Andy Gray works as a Senior Director, Human Resources at Money Management International. Now here he is on everybodys wishlist, because he comes along and hammers everything else., Were too quick to condemn, Gray agrees. Readers, its over to you as we go through the Keys hole. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. For a couple of months I was my sister. A light bulb appears in his head. For Gray, the emotions are more complex. Andy Gray during a break in rehearsals for a play at Oran Mor, Glasgow. Ultimately, a little persuasion by Keys helped to win him round, with the pair resolving that there is still much they want to say. . Put the name of the local childrens hospice., Past transgressions might mean that Keys is mercilessly vilified for every message he posts on social networks, but he purports not to care any longer. Social media is just a weapon for people. Andy Gray dead: River City star dies at age 61River City star Andy Gray, who has died, left his role as Pete Galloway on the popular BBC Scotland soap in 201. I want to work. Out in the desert sands of Qatar, Keys and Gray insist they have never felt more at liberty to say what they think. Andy Gray was born on 30 November, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland. He and Allan Stewart had hoped to appear in one of the few surviving pantomimes in Milton Keynes but that too was cancelled. Its easy to have a go at us. Id like to be more like Keysy and say, F--- the lot of you., Is he ever tempted to strike back? This is a disgrace. People were being turfed out of seats they had bought. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. Keys then resigned. Women don't know the offside rule." Although one of the things Im doing in January is taking my daughter and granddaughter to Disneyland in Florida. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Andrew Mullen Gray (born 30 November 1955) is a Scottish football broadcaster and former player. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. But you know, after the treatment was over she said to me I hadnt had to use the card once. He adds, with a thankful smile, Shes seen how low Ive been at times, and basically she still likes me., Grays immune system had been wrecked by the chemotherapy, hence the injections of his sisters stem cells before he had his transplant in Glasgow. The Sun reported in 2019 how Keys was making light of his previous comments while selling personalised greetings on Cameo. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The man who fronted Skys coverage of the Premier League for almost two decades set off for a new chapter with Andy Gray in Qatar working for beIN Sports in Doha after he quit the UK sports giant in the wake of their now notorious sexist behaviour. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Like Elaine, for example. Next to his mancave is a large statue of Oliver Hardy. PEBBLE BEACH For 53 years, a run that stretches through seven decades, the sidelines between the 30-yard lines have been Andy Gray's domain. Gray has always said he was a committed atheist. [21] Barney Francis, Sky Sports' managing director, said Gray was dismissed "in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour in an off-air incident that took place in December 2010". We are lucky at The Herald. Its another note to remind him hes not 28 any longer. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.. All I could do was go with the doctors, and I always felt I was in good hands. But the Mandy Gray label was entirely appropriate and youre right to hint at gender realignment because in a way I had become a woman. How so? Thanks for ringing in the New Year 2019 at the Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas Andy! Being on the television presenting football may not leave Keys much time to relax in front of the box but when he does, he makes sure it is in front of a state of the art screen. It is a fascinating tale.. Keys added: "Andy wasnt live when he was stood pitchside. They present English and European football coverage from Doha, Qatar, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and FA Cup .