Thursday 6 April 2017 14:55, UK
David Moyes and Sunderland have asked for and been granted more time to provide their observations to the FA after comments the Black Cats manager made to a female reporter.
The FA had asked to be updated by the club on their version of events before the close of business today.
However, Sky Sports News HQ understands Sunderland have asked for more time and now have until Monday afternoon to respond.
Moyes has expressed his regret and apologised to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks after saying "you might get a slap, even though you're a woman" following their Premier League game with Burnley on March 18.
After Sparks asked the Scot if there was added pressure on him due to owner Ellis Short's presence at the game in March, Moyes said "no, none at all" on camera, but shortly afterwards made his feelings known about the line of questioning.
Sunderland have publicly backed their manager while condemning his comments.
"The exchange between the manager and a BBC reporter was wholly unacceptable and such actions are not condoned or excused in any way," a club statement released on Tuesday afternoon read.
"David recognised this immediately, proactively bringing the matter to the attention of the CEO and apologising to the reporter. The club also spoke with both a senior figure at the BBC and the reporter personally, expressing its profound regret over what had occurred.
"The matter was treated with the utmost seriousness from the outset and the swift and decisive action taken by the club and the manager at the time ensured that it was resolved to the satisfaction of the reporter and the BBC, which was the priority.
"With both the BBC and the reporter agreeing that appropriate action had been taken at the time, the club continues to fully support David in his role as manager of Sunderland AFC."
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