Andy Gray's sacking - the conspiracy theories

THE mystery surrounding Andy Gray's sacking has been manna from heaven for conspiracy theorists. As the uproar escalated, key questions remained unanswered. Why had a problem which was clearly long-standing suddenly become so pressing?

How was the damning information finding its way into newspapers and on to YouTube?

The most sinister of the theories is that Gray was targeted because he is suing the Rupert Murdoch-owned News of the World newspaper over phone hacking allegations. But others believe the pair were targeted because their boorish behaviour had made them so many enemies. Insiders talked of their arrogance and Richard Keys's standoffishness with other members of staff.