Overview
- Given made the remark on BBC One's Final Score while discussing Wilfried Nancy's 33-day spell as Celtic manager.
- Presenter Jason Mohammad apologized to viewers before the broadcast ended, citing the use of inappropriate language.
- Posting on social media, Given said he was mortified, acknowledged he did not fully understand the term's meaning, and vowed not to use it again.
- Given said he would donate his appearance fee to the Holocaust Educational Trust as part of his apology.
- Nancy’s tenure included six defeats in eight matches and his sacking, and coverage noted widespread criticism of Given’s comment as well as past similar incidents involving other football figures.