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Keys & Gray Rank the TOP 6 Football Commentators of All Time

Ep. 7

Keys and Gray reveal their top six commentators of all time — Tyler, Motson, Coleman, Davies, Tildesley and Moore — sharing insider stories from Sky's early days, Andy Melvin's mentorship, and classic commentary lines. They also debate football's declining pipeline of ex-players into coaching, and salute the next generation of broadcasters.

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  • 10. Tony Pulis on Wenger Guardiola VAR and Crystanbul

    32:44||Ep. 10
    Richard Keys and Andy Gray welcome Tony Pulis for an entertaining and candid conversation about management, personalities and the changing face of English football. Tony looks back on the moments, methods and rivalries that defined his career, while sharing stories from inside dressing rooms and dugouts across the country.It is a wide-ranging episode full of humour, surprising detail and the kind of football insight that only comes from having lived it.
  • 9. Andy is the Sporting Director - Pogba, Zinchenko, Coutinho?

    38:34||Ep. 9
    Andy's back on commentary, Richard's back in a helicopter, and between them there's an iron bru mystery to solve. This week: Liverpool grind out a Champions League away day, Pochettino wants Tottenham handed the 2017 title from Chelsea, and Spurs legend Gary Mabbutt joins to talk his shock safari injury, THAT deflection, and whether this Spurs squad can stay up. Also: a VAR shocker at Anfield, Andy's near-miss on a career-defining trophy, and a no-nonsense free-agent draft.
  • 8. Liverpool's Spice Boys 2? Keys & Gray on Hughes, Rice & Souness

    40:09||Ep. 8
    Are Liverpool becoming Spice Boys 2? Richard Keys and Andy Gray take a hard look at the Reds’ recruitment, their defensive vulnerabilities and the responsibility of sporting directors when expensive signings fail to deliver. The pair also assess the Premier League title race, question Manchester United’s progress and debate whether Graeme Souness has been unfair on Declan Rice. Andy explains why Rice should be scoring more goals, while Keys shares stories about Souness’s uncompromising approach to players. There’s plenty of football nostalgia too, as Andy recalls his time at Rangers, the moment he realised his playing days were coming to an end, and the Scottish Cup final selection that still rankles. He also reveals how Gary Lineker’s arrival changed his future at Everton and why he once signed a contract without knowing the salary. Plus, the Ballon d’Or debate, Harry Kane versus Lamine Yamal, and a hilarious attempt to bring some of football’s most iconic commentary lines into the age of social media. Football, opinions, stories and plenty of laughs with Keys & Gray.
  • 6. Where Have All The Centre-Forwards Gone?

    36:00||Ep. 6
    Keys and Gray are Unleashed — free from broadcast restrictions and holding nothing back. This episode covers Arsenal's title credentials, another shaky weekend for VAR and the officials, the alarming shortage of homegrown centre-forwards, and why pre-1992 legends deserve their goals counted. A nostalgic, opinionated, unfiltered hour from two of football's most experienced voices.
  • 5. I Fixed Football Matches, Made Millions & Went To Prison | Moses Swaibu

    36:58||Ep. 5
    This week on Keys & Gray Unleashed, we hear the story of Moses Swaibu, a former professional footballer who became involved in organised match fixing. He explains how he was first approached, what happened when €60,000 was placed in front of him in a hotel room, how he became involved in the operation, and what he notices when he watches football today. Moses was later arrested by the National Crime Agency and sentenced to 16 months in prison. In this conversation, he discusses match fixing, gambling, organised crime and the consequences of his decisions. Let's get into it.
  • 4. Chelsea Have A Problem! Carrick Under Pressure & Keys’ Explosive Match of the Day Verdict

    55:41||Ep. 4
    Keys & Gray Unleashed returns with another packed episode of unfiltered football debate. Andy Gray and Richard Keys dissect Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester United, with João Pedro, Pedro Neto and Reece James all featuring in the Chelsea discussion. The pair debate Neto’s failure to track back and his exchange with Chelsea captain James, before moving on to player power, transfers, Michael Carrick and the future of Match of the Day. Plus, Andy tells the extraordinary story of being sent off for Scotland after an altercation with Anton Ondruš
  • 3. WHO'S GOING DOWN? Keys & Gray Predict the Premier League

    35:23||Ep. 3
    Richard Keys and Andy Gray look ahead to the new Premier League season, discussing Everton, Coventry, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and the battle at the bottom. They debate which clubs could surprise, who could struggle and whether the summer transfer business has changed the landscape. They also discuss Manchester City’s outstanding financial case and José Mourinho’s return to the big stage, including a remarkable behind-the-scenes story from Qatar. As ever, expect forthright opinions, football insight and plenty of banter from Keys & Gray.
  • 2. Craig Hope on Newcastle United, Eddie Howe, Saudi Ownership & What Went Wrong

    32:04||Ep. 2
    Craig Hope joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a wide-ranging conversation covering Newcastle United, the Saudi takeover and the club's future.Craig discusses the role of Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, the impact of their departure, Newcastle's recruitment strategy and the restrictions imposed by PSR.He also explains why he believes Eddie Howe deserves far more credit for what Newcastle achieved and questions whether the club's current ownership structure and infrastructure match the ambitions that were promised after the takeover.The conversation also includes Craig's first-hand story from the night of Newcastle's takeover, his experiences covering the 2026 World Cup and plenty of classic Keys & Gray debate.