Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe

Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe


The former Newcastle and Man City player used the phrase “absolute Holocaust” in reference to Wilfried Nancy’s short-lived tenure as Celtic manager live on air. The 49-year-old received criticism on social media for the insensitive language used to describe the Frenchman’s reign, which lasted eight games and 33 days. Given later took to X to apologise for the remark, saying he “used a word that I didn’t fully understand the meaning of, and certainly won’t ever use again”.

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Published at: 2026-01-10 20:31:32

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