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David Moyes admits he had no idea who referee Chris Kavanagh is

David Moyes was responsible for an awkward television moment on Wednesday night after it came out that the Sunderland boss did not know the referee who sent him to the stands.

Moyes' industrial language towards the fourth official after Sunderland were denied a late penalty earned him his marching orders from referee Chris Kavanagh during the 1-0 EFL Cup defeat by Southampton.

Moyes was later asked on Sky Sports News if he was left upset by the penalty decision.

David Moyes admitted on Sky Sports News that he did not know referee Chris Kavanagh
Moyes was sent to the stands by Kavanagh (righ) after swearing at the fourth official
Moyes was sent to the stands by Kavanagh (righ) after swearing at the fourth official

He replied to the reporter: 'Would you not be?