Never thought of quitting over slap remark: David Moyes

Sunderland manager David Moyes said he never once thought of resigning over his "slap" remark to a female reporter and does not believe it will cost him his job

Sunderland boss David Moyes

London: Sunderland manager David Moyes said he never once thought of resigning over his "slap" remark to a female reporter and does not believe it will cost him his job.

As the Football Association announce it was "seeking observations" from Sunderland regarding the incident, Moyes apologised for comments he made to BBC Radio Five reporter Vicki Sparks after a goalless Premier League draw at home to Burnley on March 18.

Moyes was asked if he had thought of resigning. "No, never a consideration," replied the 53-year-old Scot, who had already apologised privately to Sparks. With both Sunderland owner Ellis Short and chief executive Martin Bain having been aware of what happened for some time, Moyes was confident the incident would not lead to his exit from the northeast club. "Yes. I don’t see it as being something which is in my character. It is something which is out of character. As I said, I have apologised to the girl."

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