Sunderland have given manager David Moyes their full support amid growing condemnation of his 'wholly unacceptable' suggestion that he might slap a female reporter.
The 53-year-old Scot 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 post-match interview.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Black Cats issued a statement confirming their position on the matter and offering their continued backing to Moyes.
David Moyes, pictured left, on Monday, has been given the full support of his club Sunderland following the emergence of video footage in which he suggested he might slap BBC reports Vicki Sparks
This is disgraceful.