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Monday, January 24, 2011
Blackpool vs. Manchester United
Competition Premier League
Date 26 January 2011
Kick-off 01:30 (GMT)
Venue Bloomfield Road (Blackpool)
Referee: P. WaltonDate 26 January 2011
Kick-off 01:30 (GMT)
Venue Bloomfield Road (Blackpool)
- Capacity 17600
Assistants: A. Newbold
A. Watts
Fourth official: M. Clattenburg
Blackpool
- Founded 1887
- Address Seasiders Way,FY1 6JJ,Blackpool
- Country England
- Phone +44 (870) 443 1953
- Fax +44 (1253) 405 011
- E-mail info@blackpoolfc.co.uk
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Manchester United
- Founded 1878
- Address Sir Matt Busby Way, M16 0RA,Manchester
- Country England
- Phone +44 (870) 442 1994
- Fax +44 (161) 868 8804
- E-mail enquiries@manutd.co.uk
Sky drops Gray and Keys after outcry
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys and pundit Andy Gray have both been dropped from the channel's coverage of Chelsea's Premier League game against Bolton on Monday night following the sexism row that has swamped the pair.
Controversy arose after the Mail on Sunday was passed a recording of an off-air discussion the two men held during Saturday's game between Wolves and Liverpool, about female official Sian Massey. Keys was recorded as saying "somebody better get down there and explain offside to her", while Gray agreed, saying of female officials: "they probably don't know the offside rule".
Gray further criticised former Premier League assistant referee Wendy Toms and Keys took issue with a column by Karren Brady in Saturday's Sun in which she commented on the level of sexism in the game. Keys said: "See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Yeah. Do me a favour, love."
Their comments have generated plenty of reaction with Sports Minister Hugh Robertson even weighing into the debate when saying he was "disappointed to hear these comments at a time when we are trying to get more women participating in football."
Sky Sports has now responded to the outcry provoked by the pair's comments by dropping them from the coverage of Monday night's game at the Reebok Stadium.
Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, said: "It has been made clear to each of them that their comments were totally unacceptable. I have spoken directly to both Richard Keys and Andy Gray this morning.
"Those views are inexcusable, entirely inconsistent with our ethos as a business and employer, and will rightly offend many of our customers, our people, and the wider public. They are inexcusable from anyone at Sky, regardless of their role or seniority.
"We have dealt with this matter by taking immediate disciplinary action. As with any employee it would not be right to go into detail on those proceedings. However, they have been clearly warned about their behaviour and reminded of their responsibilities. In addition, Richard and Andy will not be involved in any way with tonight's live Monday Night Football."
Massey made a good call when adjudging Raul Meireles was onside in the build-up to Liverpool's first goal at Molineux, and the FA has issued a statement backing its female officials.
The statement read: "The FA has made real strides in encouraging both male and female match officials to enter the game at every level, and will continue to offer every encouragement to all officials within the football family to progress to the highest levels possible.
"We are proud to have some of the world's best match officials, both male and female. Overall the number of female referees in England (Levels 1-8) stands at 853 and climbing, and all of our female match officials act as fantastic ambassadors for the game. They have our wholehearted and continuing support."
Referees body Professional Game Match Officials issued a statement from general manager Mike Riley which read: "All PGMO referees and assistant referees are appointed on merit and ability. They are assessed on their performances only."
On Monday, Brady responded to the controversy when telling the BBC: "It makes my blood boil, if I'm absolutely honest. Forget myself for a second, because what was said about me is a personal opinion and everyone is entitled to that. What really upsets me is the fact only females in our industry are judged by their gender. And that is categorically wrong.
"I'm genuinely disappointed. It never would have occurred to me that they had those views, whether public or private. It almost makes it worse that they're speaking when the microphones are not on as opposed to when they are on, because (they have) never really had the brass neck to say it publicly, they would only say it privately. I have heard it and I don't believe it is just banter.''
England captain Rio Ferdinand has also come out to support Massey on his Twitter account, saying: "What's wrong with a woman being an official in a football game? I'm cool with it. All that counts is do they get the decisions right.
"I'm all for women refereeing in football, discrimination should not happen in our game at all...prehistoric views if you think otherwise."
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys and pundit Andy Gray have both been dropped from the channel's coverage of Chelsea's Premier League game against Bolton on Monday night following the sexism row that has swamped the pair.
Controversy arose after the Mail on Sunday was passed a recording of an off-air discussion the two men held during Saturday's game between Wolves and Liverpool, about female official Sian Massey. Keys was recorded as saying "somebody better get down there and explain offside to her", while Gray agreed, saying of female officials: "they probably don't know the offside rule".
Gray further criticised former Premier League assistant referee Wendy Toms and Keys took issue with a column by Karren Brady in Saturday's Sun in which she commented on the level of sexism in the game. Keys said: "See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Yeah. Do me a favour, love."
Their comments have generated plenty of reaction with Sports Minister Hugh Robertson even weighing into the debate when saying he was "disappointed to hear these comments at a time when we are trying to get more women participating in football."
Sky Sports has now responded to the outcry provoked by the pair's comments by dropping them from the coverage of Monday night's game at the Reebok Stadium.
Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, said: "It has been made clear to each of them that their comments were totally unacceptable. I have spoken directly to both Richard Keys and Andy Gray this morning.
"Those views are inexcusable, entirely inconsistent with our ethos as a business and employer, and will rightly offend many of our customers, our people, and the wider public. They are inexcusable from anyone at Sky, regardless of their role or seniority.
"We have dealt with this matter by taking immediate disciplinary action. As with any employee it would not be right to go into detail on those proceedings. However, they have been clearly warned about their behaviour and reminded of their responsibilities. In addition, Richard and Andy will not be involved in any way with tonight's live Monday Night Football."
Massey made a good call when adjudging Raul Meireles was onside in the build-up to Liverpool's first goal at Molineux, and the FA has issued a statement backing its female officials.
The statement read: "The FA has made real strides in encouraging both male and female match officials to enter the game at every level, and will continue to offer every encouragement to all officials within the football family to progress to the highest levels possible.
"We are proud to have some of the world's best match officials, both male and female. Overall the number of female referees in England (Levels 1-8) stands at 853 and climbing, and all of our female match officials act as fantastic ambassadors for the game. They have our wholehearted and continuing support."
Referees body Professional Game Match Officials issued a statement from general manager Mike Riley which read: "All PGMO referees and assistant referees are appointed on merit and ability. They are assessed on their performances only."
On Monday, Brady responded to the controversy when telling the BBC: "It makes my blood boil, if I'm absolutely honest. Forget myself for a second, because what was said about me is a personal opinion and everyone is entitled to that. What really upsets me is the fact only females in our industry are judged by their gender. And that is categorically wrong.
"I'm genuinely disappointed. It never would have occurred to me that they had those views, whether public or private. It almost makes it worse that they're speaking when the microphones are not on as opposed to when they are on, because (they have) never really had the brass neck to say it publicly, they would only say it privately. I have heard it and I don't believe it is just banter.''
England captain Rio Ferdinand has also come out to support Massey on his Twitter account, saying: "What's wrong with a woman being an official in a football game? I'm cool with it. All that counts is do they get the decisions right.
"I'm all for women refereeing in football, discrimination should not happen in our game at all...prehistoric views if you think otherwise."
Spanish Premier division : Athletic Bilbao VS Hercules Alicante
Competition Primera División
Date 25 January 2011
Kick-off 02:00- 22.00 (GMT) Venue Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao)
Athletic Bilbao
Founded 1898
Address Alameda de Mazarredo 23, 48009,Bilbao
Country Spain
Phone +34 (94) 424 0877
Fax +34 (94) 423 3324
E-mail prensa@athletic-club.ne
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- Founded 1922
- Address Calle del Foguerer Romeu Zarandieta 4
- 03005 Alicante
- Country Spain
- Phone +34 (965) 243 212
- Fax +34 (965) 245 783
- E-mail direccion@herculescf.es
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Italian Serie A : AC Chievo Verona VS Genoa
Competition: Serie A
Date: 23 January 2011
Time: 14.00-16.00 (GMT)
Venue: Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi (Verona)
E-mail info@chievoverona.it
E-mail genoa@lega-calcio.it
Date: 23 January 2011
Time: 14.00-16.00 (GMT)
Venue: Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi (Verona)
- Founded 1929
- Address Via Luigi Galvani 3, 37138, Verona
- Country Italy
- Phone +39 (045) 575 779
- Fax +39 (045) 562 298
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- Founded 1893
- Address Via Ronchi, 67, 16155, Genova
- Country Italy
- Phone +39 (010) 612 831
- Fax +39 (010) 612 8344
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