Former Sunderland manager David Moyes handed fine for 'slap' comment
Former Sunderland manager David Moyes has been fined £30,000 for his "slap" comment towards a journalist in March, the Football Association has announced.
Moyes was charged by the FA following a conversation which took place between the Scot and BBC Newcastle and Radio Five Live reporter Vicki Sparks at the end of a post-match interview.
Moyes was unhappy with one of Sparks' questions and said to her: ''You were just getting a wee bit naughty at the end there, so just watch yourself. You still might get a slap even though you're a woman. Careful the next time you come in.''
The Football Association on Friday said he was guilty of "improper and/or threatening remarks" following the match against Burnley.
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