Laura Woods Joins Social Media Pile-On After Richard Keys' Embarrassing Tweet
Laura Woods cheekily trolled fellow presenter Richard Keys after he made a significant social media blunder regarding Sean Dyche's departure from Nottingham Forest. The Premier League club announced they had parted ways with manager Dyche in the early hours of Thursday morning, yet Keys appeared completely unaware when he took to social media hours later.
The Embarrassing Timing of Keys' Prediction
Nottingham Forest released their official statement confirming Dyche's sacking at 12:31am, following a frustrating 0-0 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. More than five hours after this announcement, former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys posted on X: "If Dyche goes today would anyone be surprised?" The problem was that Dyche had already been dismissed, making Keys' prediction both late and redundant.
The 68-year-old broadcaster, who is set to leave his role with beIN Sport at the end of the current season, immediately became the subject of widespread ridicule across social media platforms. Football fans and commentators alike seized the opportunity to mock his delayed reaction to the breaking news.
Woods' Cheeky Response and Wider Reactions
Laura Woods didn't miss her chance to join the chorus of criticism, responding with a pointed remark: "If you keep saying managers are going to get the sack I guess eventually you'll be right." Her comment highlighted the absurdity of Keys' belated prediction and added to the growing social media pile-on.
Other football enthusiasts quickly joined in with their own humorous takes. One user joked: "Good that you're ahead of the breaking news, have you anything on The Beatles rumoured split," while another quipped: "If Alf [Ramsey] starts [Geoff] Hurst over [Jimmy] Greaves do you reckon England will win the World Cup?" A third added: "I'm hearing Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring too," further emphasizing how outdated Keys' information appeared.
History of Tension Between Woods and Keys
This isn't the first time Woods has publicly criticized Keys. Last month, she branded him a 't***' for his reaction to the death of former footballer Terry Yorath. Keys had posted: "Sad to hear the news of Terry Yorath's passing. He was a warrior and won fans over wherever he played. He was great for us at Coventry and the reason I got Gabby [Logan] 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."
Woods responded bluntly: "Sorry… but what a t***. Said with zero surprise," indicating a pattern of disapproval toward Keys' commentary style and public statements.
Keys' Future Plans and Response
Despite the social media embarrassment, Keys hasn't posted on his X account since the Dyche incident. In a recent blog post, he confirmed his impending return to the UK after 13 years working alongside long-time partner Andy Gray fronting beIN's coverage from Qatar. However, he emphasized that this move doesn't signal retirement.
"There has been no fall out between myself and beINSPORTS," Keys declared. "I've loved every minute of my time in Qatar - a country that means the world to me. I have a deep affection for it, but it's time for me to move on. I'm not retiring - simply changing course. There's a whole lot more to come yet."
The incident serves as a reminder of how quickly social media can amplify professional missteps in the sports broadcasting world, particularly when high-profile figures like Woods are ready to offer their candid commentary.
