David Moyes Fined £30,000 For Threat To ‘Slap’ Female Journalist

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David Moyes, the former Sunderland manager, has been fined £30,000 by the Football Association for his “slap” comment towards a female journalist in March.

The 54-year-old Scot told the BBC’s Vicki Sparks that she “might get a slap even though you’re a woman” after objecting to her line of questioning following a 0-0 draw with Burnley in March.

Moyes, who resigned as the Wearside club’s manager following relegation from the Premier League last month, expressed his “deep regret” over the incident after video footage of the incident came to light.

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