Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given has issued a heartfelt apology for his recent remark on the BBC show Final Score, where he compared Wilfried Nancy's brief tenure as Celtic manager to the Holocaust. Given, 49, was discussing Nancy's sacking after just 33 days in charge of the Scottish champions when he used insensitive language to describe the 48-year-old's first week in the role. In a statement posted on X, Given acknowledged his mistake, explaining that he used a word he didn't fully understand and won't use again. He expressed genuine remorse, apologizing to those who were offended and committing to donating his fee from the show to the Holocaust Educational Trust. The Holocaust, a tragic event during World War II, resulted in the deaths of approximately six million Jews. Final Score presenter Jason Mohammad also apologized for the 'inappropriate language' used during the show. Nancy, a Frenchman, was dismissed last week after Celtic's defeat by Rangers, marking his sixth loss in eight games. His short reign as Celtic boss is the shortest in the club's history. This incident has sparked important conversations about sensitivity and language, highlighting the need for awareness and education. Given's apology and commitment to learning from this mistake serve as a reminder that we must all strive to be more mindful of the impact of our words.
