By JOHN BOSCHINI

In what was a near-inevitable move, Sky Sports has announced the resignation of Richard Keys after the commentator made disparaging comments about a female lineswoman this weekend.

"I am deeply sorry for my remarks and the offense they have caused," Keys said in a statement. "It was wrong and should not have happened. I have thought long and hard and reached the decision that is time to move on."

Keys also said that the decision was influenced by the fact that he would no longer be able to work with longtime partner Andy Gray, who was fired after previous instances of sexism were discovered. Keys has been with Sky since 1991.

Here are some more stories to finish off your Monday.

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong has been recalled by the Netherlands to face Austria in a friendly next month. This comes after Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk dropped De Jong following a horrific challenge on Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa and the midfielder missed Euro 2012 qualifying fixtures over Moldova and Sweden in October.

Arjen Robben was not called in to the squad due to a lengthy absence due to injury.

SCHOLES UNCERTAIN OF MANCHESTER UNITED FUTURE

Manchester United mainstay Paul Scholes said that he is uncertain as to whether or not he'll play another season at Old Trafford. Scholes, 36, has been with Manchester United since 1991 and has more than 450 appearances with the senior squad, scoring 102 goals. This comes just a few days after Ryan Giggs said that he plans to play one more season.

TRANSFER QUICK KICKS

Chelsea teenager Patrick van Aanholt will go on loan with Leicester City until the end of the season.

Italian midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has left Stuggart after only five months.

Paul Konchesky is in line for a move from Liverpool to Fulham.

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