Mitchell regrets radio gaffe

Bournemouth chairman Eddie Mitchell has apologised after swearing during a row with BBC Radio 5 live presenter Mark Chapman.

Mitchell was taken off air after swearing three times on 606 after his side's 1-0 defeat to MK Dons as he defended his decision to allow the wife of Russian co-owner Maxim Demin to speak to the team at half-time. Chapman said: "You do not come on this show, which is listened to by fans of all ages, and swear not once, not twice, but three times." Mitchell later issued a statement to BBC Sport, which read: "I apologise for my language on BBC Radio 5 live [on Saturday]. I'm a passionate man and unfortunately that manifested itself in the language I used during the interview. I deeply regret any offence caused to younger listeners." Mitchell swore for the final time after Chapman had asked: "Do you have the final say on who goes into the dressing room rather than the manager?" Russian businessman Demin, 41, became the co-owner of Bournemouth in November after buying a 50% share in the club from former directors Steve Sly and Jeff Mostyn.