David Moyes fined £30,000 by FA

David Moyes fined £30,000 by FA for ‘slap’ comment towards journalist

• Former Sunderland manager sanctioned for ‘improper remarks’
• Scot came under criticism for treatement of BBC’s Vicki Sparks

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 an interview following Sunderland’s match against Burnley.

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 54-year-old came under criticism after footage of the exchange emerged in April and on Friday the Football Association said he had been guilty of “improper and/or threatening remarks”.

Moyes resigned from his post at the Stadium of Light last month following Sunderland’s relegation from the Premier League.

Guardian