Laura Woods calls Richard Keys a ‘t***’ for his ‘tribute’ to Gabby Logan’s father

Woods quoted Keys’ message and replied: ‘Sorry… but what a t**t. Said with zero surprise.’

The 38-year-old added: ‘Also want to add my respects to the thousands of others who are showing theirs compassionately to a much beloved broadcaster and her family. Sending all my love x.’

Former BBC presenter Dan Walker then urged Keys to delete his message.

‘Richard, just imagine what it would be like for Gabby, or a member of her family, to read this,’ Walker wrote on X.

‘I’m hoping you have just worded this badly and it isn’t a dig at a really difficult time. There is still time to change it.’

Sky Sports presenter Dan Bardell responded to Keys’ post with: ‘Great to take a trip down self indulgent memory lane at this time. Thoughts with you.’

Keys responded to the backlash with a post on X which read: ‘What a shame my words for a footballing hero of mine were entirely misinterpreted.

‘Terry Yorath was a fabulous guy. A warrior. My affection for him meant I was more than happy to help him and his family in any way I could.

‘Gabby’s career would make any father proud. RIP Terry.’

In her memoir, ‘The First Half’, which was released in 2022, Logan accused Keys and former Sky Sports pundit Andy Gray of ‘cruel’ comments when she was pregnant.

The extract from Logan’s book read: ‘Even years after I’d left Sky, it appeared I was still fair game for Gray and Keys. I sat a row behind them on a flight to Istanbul for the Champions League Final in 2005, which I was covering for ITV. I was seven months pregnant with twins, and I was huge. I looked like I’d swallowed a space hopper.

Full statement from Terry Yorath’s family

It is with profound sadness that the family of Terry Yorath announce his passing in Leeds following a short illness.

Born in Cardiff in 1950, Terry Yorath was a distinguished and highly respected figure within professional football, leaving an indelible mark both as a player and as a manager.

As a player, he enjoyed an outstanding career in English football, most notably with Leeds United, where he was instrumental during one of the club’s most successful periods under the legendary Sir Don Revie.

At Elland Road, in 1974, he won the First Division title and earned a reputation for his intelligence, consistency, and unwavering professionalism. He also represented Coventry City, Tottenham Hotspur and Bradford City during a distinguished club career.

On the international stage, Yorath was a cornerstone of the Welsh national team, earning 59 caps between 1970 and 1981. His leadership and composure in midfield made him one of the most respected figures to wear the red shirt of Wales. He remained deeply connected to Welsh football throughout his life.

Following his retirement from playing, Terry Yorath embarked on a significant managerial career. He is fondly remembered for his time at Swansea City, where he guided the club to promotion from the Fourth Division in 1988 and presided over a period of renewed success and stability. He later took charge of the Welsh national team, coming close to qualification for the 1994 World Cup. He also held numerous coaching and advisory roles, continuing to work with the game for many years.

Beyond his professional achievements, Yorath was a devoted family man. He is survived by his children Gabby, Louise, and Jordan, and reunited with his son Daniel, who tragically passed away in 1992. He was a loving and immensely proud grandfather to Reuben, Lois, Mila, Phoenix, and Paloma.

Speaking on behalf of the family, his children said: ‘To most he was a revered footballing hero, but to us he was Dad; a quiet, kind and gentle man. Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel.’

Terry Yorath will be remembered for his significant contribution to football and for the profound respect in which he was held by players, colleagues, and supporters alike. He leaves a lasting legacy and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

‘In full earshot of me – and anyone who might be listening in our business-class cabin – Richard said: ‘So, Andy, what do you think of pregnant women?’ I’m afraid I don’t find them very attractive, Richard. In fact, I never slept with my wife when she was pregnant with our kids. ‘So you didn’t have sex, Andy?’ Keys asked. ‘No, I didn’t say that, Richard.’ Then they laughed their heads off at their little ‘comedy’ routine.

‘I was embarrassed, of course, and thought their comments were especially cruel, bearing in mind they both had children and wives of their own. Keys and Gray were dinosaurs, waiting to become extinct.’

In his response to Logan’s story, Keys wrote in his blog post: ‘How sad that somebody I haven’t seen for 30 years – and for whom I went out of my way to help start their career – feels the need to take the cheap and inaccurate option by smearing me – together with virtually everyone in the industry (including, it seems, the entire Sky business) – in her upcoming autobiography.

‘Producers, directors, cameramen, sound technicians, statisticians – everyone it seems – has either belittled her or tried to block Gabby Logan’s career. Except they didn’t. In fact, I can’t think of anyone who’s had more of a leg up.

‘Let me say this. I’ve dealt before with the incidents surrounding my resignation from Sky. I repeat – resignation. I was not dismissed. I’ve taken responsibility for my part in what happened. It’s more than time to move on.

‘They gave [Logan] the nickname ‘Gabbler’. She always had an awful lot to say – not a lot of it very complimentary. If you don’t mind, I find reading Logan’s serialisation of smears very sad.’

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