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Sunderland boss David Moyes forced to apologise to female BBC reporter for telling her: 'You still might get a slap even though you're a woman'

Footage from a camera phone has sensationally revealed David Moyes threatening female reporter when he thought the cameras had stopped rolling.

The Sunderland boss took exception to being asked if he was under more pressure with club chairman Ellis Short in the stands for his side's 0-0 draw with Burnley last month.

BBC reporter Vicki Sparks was then told by Moyes: 'It was 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.'

The Sunderland manager told interviewer Vicki Sparks: 'Careful next time you are in'
The Sunderland manager told interviewer Vicki Sparks: 'Careful next time you are in'
BBC reporter Vicki Sparks was told: 'You still might get a slap even though you're a woman'
BBC reporter Vicki Sparks was told: 'You still might get a slap even though you're a woman'

He then went one step further and added: 'Careful the next time you come in.