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David Moyes fined by FA for remark made to female reporter

Former Sunderland manager David Moyes has been fined £30,000 for comments made toward a female journalist in March.

Moyes was charged by the Football Association following a conversation which took place with BBC reporter Vicki Sparks at the end of a postmatch 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 FA said on Friday said he was guilty of "improper and/or threatening remarks" following the match against Burnley.