Former Republic of Ireland footballer Shay Given has issued an apology after he used the term ‘Holocaust’ on a BBC programme while talking about Celtic’s recent performance, reports Breaking News.
He referred to Wilfried Nancy’s first week as manager of the Scottish club as “an absolute Holocaust,” reports Breaking News,
Given was serving as a pundit on BBC’s Final Score, and the BBC has also issued a formal apology for the remark.
He explained: “Nancy took over that week and had an absolute Holocaust in that week and it was just a nightmare from then on, the defeats and Rangers last weekend was the final straw, final nail in the coffin,” reports Breaking News.
Presenter Jason Mohammad did not respond immediately, but later issued an apology for Given’s comment.
He stated: “A little earlier you may have heard some inappropriate language, so we would like to apologise for any offence caused,” reports Breaking News.
Given later took to social media to apologise, writing: “On live television this afternoon, I used a word that I didn’t fully understand the meaning of, and certainly won’t ever use again,” reports Breaking News.
He continued: “We all have areas of ignorance in our knowledge, and I hope to use this as an opportunity to become better educated going forward.”
“I am genuinely mortified and apologise unreservedly to everyone offended, and will be donating my fee from today’s show to the Holocaust Educational Trust,” reports Breaking News.
The Holocaust refers to the genocide carried out by Nazi Germany during the Second World War, which led to the deaths of an estimated six million Jewish individuals.
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