Pardew apologises for rape remark

By Gregg Davies
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Former West Ham and Charlton manager Alan Pardew has apologised for his comment made on Sunday evening's Match of the Day 2 programme.

The 47-year-old BBC pundit, commenting on Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien's challenge on Manchester City forward Ched Evans, said: "He's timed it perfectly. He's a strong boy. He knocks him off, he absolutely rapes him."

35 viewer complaints were made following the broadcast, prompting Pardew to issue a statement, insisting he "apologises unconditionally for any offence caused" in Sunday's programme.

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Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.