Chris Davie
Published November 26, 2025 1:48pm
Updated November 26, 2025 1:48pm
Share this article via whatsappShare this article via xCopy the link to this article.Link is copiedShare this article via facebook
Comment now
Comments
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Up Next
Previous Page Next PageWomen’s Super League clubs were left dismayed after GK Barry’s farcical League Cup draw on Tuesday night included sexual innuendos, an insult towards Tottenham and a moment where one ball was put back in the bag after being taken out.
The 26-year-old social media influencer and podcast host, whose real name is Grace Keeling, conducted the Women’s League Cup quarter-final and semi-final draws alongside her partner, Portsmouth midfielder Ella Rutherford, in a live broadcast on the WSL’s TikTok page, which has 900,000 followers.
Barry, who was also a contestant on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! last year, set the tone before the draw began as she showed the balls in the case and said: ‘These are my balls right here on show, get a load of it, usually I’d charge.’
As she placed the balls in the bag to start the draw, Barry said: ‘Lesbian handling balls, never been seen before’, before adding, ‘what I’m going to do is give it a shake and a spank for luck, bit of fun’.
After Tottenham’s ball was pulled out of the bag, Barry was then prompted by Rutherford to say: ‘What do we think of Tottenham?’, which is the start of an anti-Spurs chant sung by Arsenal fans.
Your ultimate guide to the football season
Metro's football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday – sign up, it's an open goal.
The WSL were forced to apologise to Tottenham after GK Barry’s comment during the draw (TikTok)
It is understood that the WSL Football has issued an apology to Tottenham for the remark Barry made during the draw, which was repeated for a second time a few minutes later.
Barry then mistakenly thought she had pulled out a ball from the bag too early and put it back in.
‘Am I allowed to do that?’ Barry asked someone who was standing off camera.
‘I’ve done it now, it’s too late. Oh, I picked up the same ball.’
Barry signed off the draw with an innuendo about the Women’s League Cup sponsor Subway as she said: ‘Even if you’re a lesbian, get a footlong.’
Women's League Cup
Quarter-final draw
Liverpool v Chelsea
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Manchester United v Tottenham
West Ham v Manchester City
Semi-final draw
Crystal Palace or Arsenal v Manchester United or Tottenham
West Ham or Manchester City v Liverpool or Chelsea
The WSL Football had recruited Barry, who has over four million TikTok followers, in an attempt to connect with a new and younger demographic.
More Trending
-
Mikel Arteta's bargain signing told he made mistake joining Arsenal from Chelsea
Channel: Football Football 2 days ago By Louis Sealey - Paul Scholes backs Mikel Arteta's Arsenal signing to become a '£100m player'
- Dimitar Berbatov names team who can 'surprise' Arsenal in Premier League title race
- Thierry Henry likens Estevao to Man Utd legend after Chelsea beat Barcelona
However, WSL clubs were unhappy with the behaviour and conduct displayed by Barry throughout the draw,.
Chelsea, who won the League Cup last season, were drawn away to Liverpool. West Ham host Manchester City, while Manchester United are at home to Tottenham. Arsenal host Crystal Palace, who are the only WSL 2 side to make it to the quarter final.
The winners of Liverpool’s match against Chelsea will play the winners of Manchester City and West Ham, while the winners of Manchester United and Tottenham will meet the winners of Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Arrow MORE: Shaun Wright-Phillips tips Chelsea to sign £50m Arsenal star in shock transfer
Arrow MORE: Man Utd told they made the ‘signing of the season’ ahead of Liverpool and Newcastle
Arrow MORE: Man Utd prepared to let three players leave on loan including former Arsenal starlet
Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source Football Newsletter – In The MixerYour guide to the week in football. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk – sign up, it’s an open goal.
Team Expand Options ? Select All Select All Arsenal Arsenal Aston Villa Aston Villa Bournemouth Bournemouth Brighton Brighton Burnley Burnley Chelsea Chelsea Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Everton Everton Fulham Fulham Leeds United Leeds United Liverpool Liverpool Manchester City Manchester City Manchester United Manchester United Newcastle Newcastle Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest Sunderland Sunderland Tottenham Tottenham West Ham West Ham Wolves Wolves Email I agree to receive newsletters from Metro I agree to receive newsletters from Metro Sign UpSign UpThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy
