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Sunderland boss David Moyes charged with bringing the game in to disrepute after telling BBC journalist Vicki Sparks she 'might get a slap'

Sunderland boss David Moyes has been charged by the Football Association over comments he made to BBC journalist Vicki Sparks.

Following an interview after his side's 0-0 draw with Burnley in March, Moyes told Sparks: '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.'

Sunderland's David Moyes has been charged by the FA with bringing the game into disrepute
Sunderland's David Moyes has been charged by the FA with bringing the game into disrepute

The FA deemed the Scot's comments to be 'improper and/or threatening and/or brought the game into disrepute'.