BBC apologise after Shay Given's 'Holocaust' comment on live TV broadcastEx-Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has taken to social media to apologise after making a comment in relation to the Holocaust live on air during Saturday's FA Cup coverage on the BBCView 2 Images Shay Given apologised for his choice of wording (Image: Richard Sellers/Allstar, Getty Images)Shay Given has issued a public apology after facing widespread criticism for describing Wilfried Nancy's brief spell as Celtic manager as 'an absolute Holocaust.' ‌The controversial remarks from the 49-year-old were made on Saturday's edition of 'Final Score', where the ex-Republic of Ireland international was serving as a pundit. ‌BBC Sport presenter Jason Mohammed swiftly apologised for ex-Manchester City goalkeeper Given's language. View 2 Images BBC pundit Shay Given called Wilfried Nancy's Celtic reign ‘absolute Holocaust' (Image: BBC)‌To which, Given responded: "Nancy was terrible from start to finish, I don't think they should have ended Martin's (O'Neill's) short tenure at the start. He continued: "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."

Source: Express January 10, 2026 21:30 UTC