Laura Woods calls out ‘t***’ Richard Keys as fury erupts over Gabby Logan tweet | Football | Sport

Laura Woods has hit out at fellow broadcaster Richard Keys for a social media post directed towards Gabby Logan following the death of her father, Terry Yorath. The former footballer passed away, aged 75, following a short illness. 

Logan was forced to leave the BBC‘s coverage of Match of the Day midway through the show because of a family emergency, with Mark Chapman stepping in to present the rest of the programme. It was later confirmed Yorath, who enjoyed stints at Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United and Coventry City, had passed away, with tributes from the world of sport flooding in.

Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys was among those to post about Yorath’s death, saying on X: “Sad to hear the news of Terry Yorath’s passing. He was a warrior & won fans over wherever he played. He was great for us at Coventry & the reason I got Gabby a job at Sky. I had no idea who she was when we met but I knew her dad. RIP Terry. Your daughter did you proud.”

However, Woods, who is currently the lead anchor for TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage, took exception to the post, replying: “Sorry…but what a t***. Said with zero surprise.” Before adding underneath: “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.”

Fellow broadcaster Dan Walker also called Keys out for his post, saying: “Richard, just imagine what it would be like for Gabby, or a member of her family, to read this. 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.”

Keys later posted: “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 & his family in any way I could. Gabby’s career would make any father proud. RIP Terry.”

Yorath played 59 times for Wales as a player, captaining the side on 42 occasions, before taking charge as manager following his retirement. He almost guided Wales to their first World Cup finals appearance since 1958 as boss, narrowly missing out on qualification for the 1994 tournament, losing to Romania 2-1 in the final qualifier.

A statement from his family read: “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.”

It continued: “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.”