Richard Keys and Andy Gray singled out Roy Keane as they roundly criticised a generation of pundits they believe are far "too quick to condemn" struggling players.
The pair, who work for Qatar broadcaster beIN Sports, left Sky Sports in 2011 after leaked footage showed them making derogatory remarks about female match official Sian Massey. Gray was sacked and Keys followed his long-time colleague out the door after further examples of their sexist language emerged.
In the years which have followed, the likes of Keane, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have become mainstays on Sky Sports' popular coverage of the Premier League. The Irishman has a reputation for being particularly critical of players, especially those on the books of his beloved Manchester United.
