David Moyes longs for the days of the Honeymooners

Unseen footage of Moyes with female reporter

Across the past few seasons, it has become apparent that David Moyes doesn’t really have a strong grasp on a lot of things. His increasingly ‘honest’ press conferences have hinged on bizarre. From preparing for a relegation battle in September to demoralising any January signings before they arrive by saying they’ll make no difference to his struggling side.
But his fails at motivational speaking have nothing on his attempt at equality. Intimating he’ll slap a journalist for naughty questions regardless of gender isn’t exactly the strides women in football have been looking to make.



BBC journalist, Vicki Sparks, questioned the pressure that Moyes could be feeling with Ellis Short in the stands watching over their turgid 0-0 draw with Burnley just a couple of weeks ago. His immediate reply was to dismiss the notion. But once he thought the interview was over he went on to say to Ms. Sparks:

“Just 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. Careful the next time you come in”

Generous right? “even though you’re a woman”.

Both Sunderland and the BBC have confirmed that the two have since spoken, an apology was issued and accepted. Maybe whoever wrote Moyes’ apology should be helping him up his ‘banter’ — or at least bring it forward to this century.