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Sunderland have given manager David Moyes their full support amid growing condemnation of his "wholly unacceptable'' suggestion that he might slap a female reporter.
Moyes issued a public apology to BBC Newcastle and Radio Five Live reporter Vicki Sparks on Monday after video footage emerged of a controversial exchange between the pair following a postmatch interview.
On Tuesday afternoon, Sunderland issued a statement confirming their position on the matter and offering their continued backing to Moyes.