Keys & Gray Unleashed
Richard Keys & Andy Gray 14 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Richard Keys and Andy Gray meet at Le Pont de la Tour in Tower Bridge for a pre-season catch-up. They discuss their experiences in Qatar, the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and the changes ahead for the new season. The show offers their take on football news and events.
Episodes
Can Arsenal Win the League with 59 Goals & Both Manchester Clubs to go down?
Are Arsenal winning their way to the title—or will a lack of goals catch up with them? Richard Keys and Andy Gray claim the Gunners are on course for a **59-goal Premier League season** and debate whether their outstanding defence can carry them to the trophy. Could Brighton be the team to challenge them? Elsewhere, the pair clash over Manchester United’s relegation prospects, Richard makes a bold
Inside United’s Glory Years with Former Chairman Martin Edwards
Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for an inside account of the decisions behind one of football’s greatest eras.Edwards recalls recruiting Sir Alex Ferguson, standing by him through the difficult early years, and the players United signed—and missed out on. He also discusses Cantona’s transfer fee, his role in establishing the Premier League and the
FOOTBALLERS ARE CHEATING! Why isn't VAR Stopping it?
Richard and Andy tackle the weekend's biggest football talking points, from the growing problem of players exaggerating contact to the controversial decisions involving Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa.Andy questions why VAR isn't doing more to stamp out simulation, while the pair debate Manchester United's struggles, Brighton's recruitment model and Arsenal's chances of winn
Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa Revelations & Incredible Journey to Dortmund
Paul Lambert has experienced football at its highest level — and some of its strangest.Joining Richard Keys and Andy Gray, he discusses dressing-room standards, Manchester United’s problems and what makes Unai Emery’s Aston Villa work.Lambert also reflects on the challenges behind his own Villa reign, the remarkable gamble that took him from Scotland to Borussia Dortmund, and the realities of mana
Is it fair to label Saka a CHEAT & the Remergence of Nicolas Jackson
Is Bukayo Saka a cheat or is he simply clever enough to win penalties? The boys also discuss the growing use of artificial intelligence in football and whether computers should be allowed to influence decisions during matches.Plus, why are direct free kicks becoming so difficult to score? Andy reflects on the great free-kick takers of the past, while the pair discuss José Mourinho's impressive
The IFR Report: Football Financier Keith Harris reacts to David Kogan's latest report
English football generates enormous sums — so why are so many clubs still struggling financially?Richard Keys sits down with football financier and former Football League chairman Keith Harris to discuss the independent regulator, wealthy owners and the financial gamble of chasing promotion.Keith also opens up about life inside Everton’s boardroom, the ITV Digital collapse that threatened Football
Charles Green: The Man Who Planned to Move Rangers to
Charles Green joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a candid discussion about his involvement at Rangers during the club’s 2012 crisis.The former chief executive recounts the takeover process, the failed rescue agreement and his dealings with Scottish football’s authorities. He gives his version of a meeting with Peter Lawwell and explains why buying Stafford Rangers became part of a proposed route
Totally Conkers & Liverpool's Worst No.7s
Richard Keys and Andy Gray question Liverpool’s attacking recruitment after Manchester City’s commanding performance at Anfield, with Richard delivering a fierce verdict on Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s famous number seven shirt.Andy explains what makes Erling Haaland a potential title-winning difference-maker, before the discussion turns to Michael Carrick’s future, Manchester United’s squad and
Dock Them 20pts Every Season” | Sean Dyche’s Manchester City Punishment
Sean Dyche joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about life in football management.Dyche reflects on his time at Nottingham Forest, the demands of changing a dressing-room culture and whether British managers get the opportunities they deserve. He also opens up about managing Everton through points deductions, the pressure of a final-day survival fight and
Would the EFL Accept Manchester City?
Richard and Andy are joined by former EFL chairman and veteran football finance and takeover adviser Keith Harris to examine the latest developments surrounding Manchester City.Having advised on the club’s 2007 takeover, Harris offers a unique insider’s perspective on a case that could have major consequences for City—and the wider game. What happens next? Could the punishment include a points ded
Two Liverpool Eras. One Ultimate XI
Richard and Andy are joined by Tony Pulis to tackle an idea of Andy's: were Liverpool’s pre-Premier League legends better than the stars who followed them?Working through a 4-4-2 formation position by position, the panel compares all the great players from past and present. There is also time to remember the outstanding players who missed the cut, revisit Kevin Keegan’s move to Hamburg and dis
Mark Palios Former FA Chief on Infantino, Rio Ferdinand's Missed Drug Test & The Football Regulator
Former Football Association chief executive and Tranmere Rovers owner Mark Palios joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a revealing look inside the corridors of power in English and world football.Palios explains the financial crisis he inherited at the FA and revisits the extraordinary fallout from Rio Ferdinand’s missed drugs test—including the threat of an England players’ strike and the risk of
Tony Pulis on Wenger Guardiola VAR and Crystanbul
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
Andy is the Sporting Director - Pogba, Zinchenko, Coutinho?
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, And
Liverpool's Spice Boys 2? Keys & Gray on Hughes, Rice & Souness
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
Keys & Gray Rank the TOP 6 Football Commentators of All Time
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Where Have All The Centre-Forwards Gone?
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. Hosted on Acast.
I Fixed Football Matches, Made Millions & Went To Prison | Moses Swaibu
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 Nation
Chelsea Have A Problem! Carrick Under Pressure & Keys’ Explosive Match of the Day Verdict
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,
WHO'S GOING DOWN? Keys & Gray Predict the Premier League
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
Craig Hope on Newcastle United, Eddie Howe, Saudi Ownership & What Went Wrong
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 a
Tower Bridge Special
Richard and Andy are back on location, riverside at Le Pont De La Tour, opening a bottle of champagne and reminiscing about the last time they filmed there — a lunch on Joe Lewis's boat that changed the course of Richard's career. They open up about their 13 years in Qatar, why it was time to come home, and Richard's long-standing grudge. Then it's into a blistering World Cup post-mortem — a "corr
