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Sunderland boss David Moyes given more time to respond to FA charge

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Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno reflect on David Moyes' managerial struggles after Sunderland's relegation.

Sunderland manager David Moyes a further week to respond after he was charged over comments in which he said a female reporter "might get a slap" following a postmatch interview.

Last month, the Football Association said Moyes had been charged, "in relation to comments made after the game against Burnley on 18 March 2017."

He had originally been given until given until the evening of May 2 to make representations when he was charged with bringing the game into disrepute.