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David Moyes' future as Sunderland manager still undecided after talks

Black Cats boss given extra time to respond to FA charge over comments to female journalist

David Moyes joined Sunderland as manager last July
Image: David Moyes joined Sunderland as manager last July

David Moyes' future as Sunderland manager remains uncertain following talks with his bosses, according to Sky sources.

The 54-year-old met with Black Cats owner Ellis Short and chief executive Martin Bain in London over the Bank Holiday weekend for a scheduled catch-up following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Moyes, who only joined the Wearsiders on a four-year deal last July, remains undecided whether he will continue as manager in the Sky Bet Championship next season, with a large-scale rebuilding job needed.

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Highlights as Sunderland lost 1-0 to Bournemouth and were relegated to the Sky Bet Championship

Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Bournemouth saw Sunderland return to the Championship for the first time in a decade.

Sunderland still have four games remaining in the current campaign and face Hull and Swansea - who are both fighting relegation - in the next two weeks, before final fixtures against Arsenal and Chelsea.

PL Daily: Is Moyes owed another year?
PL Daily: Is Moyes owed another year?

Sunderland manager's future discussed on Premier League Daily - listen to the podcast

Meanwhile, Moyes has been given extra time to respond to a Football Association charge over the "slap" comments he made to a female journalist.

Moyes was given until 6pm on Wednesday to make representations when he was charged with bringing the game into disrepute last week.

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However, the FA reports the 54-year-old Scot requested further time and now has until May 10 to respond.

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