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Sunderland boss David Moyes asks for personal hearing to answer FA charge over 'slap' remark to female journalist

Sunderland boss David Moyes has requested a personal hearing after responding to a Football Association charge over his 'slap' comment to a female reporter.

The 54-year-old had been given an extra week to respond to the charge and he did so by Wednesday night's 6pm deadline, asking to attend a hearing at which he can explain his remarks.

No date has yet been set and Moyes is currently preparing his relegated side for the final two games of the Premier League season.

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Sunderland's David Moyes was charged by the FA with bringing the game into disrepute
David Moyes was charged by the FA over his comments to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks
BBC Radio 5 Live reporter Vicki Sparks
The Black Cats boss was interviewed by Sparks after his side's goaless draw with Burnley
The Black Cats boss was interviewed by Sparks after his side's goaless draw with Burnley