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Former Hull City manager Phil Brown has issued an apology for describing a performance from Chelsea star Tiemoue Bakayoko as a ‘Holocaust of a game’.

The ex-Derby County and Preston North End manager featured on TalkSport on February 6 and likened the France international’s display against Watford to the horrific genocide during World War II, which saw six million Jews murdered.

Bakayoko was sent off for two yellow card offences in the first half of a 4-1 defeat for Antonio Conte’s side – a performance that drew plenty of attention for its lack of quality.

However, Brown’s comments were completely unacceptable and he has issued an apology to the Campaign Against Antisemitism.




‘I am genuinely sorry for the hurt and distress I caused by what I said on Talksport last week,’ he said.

‘It was wrong, offensive and completely unacceptable. I am especially sorry for the significant offense I caused to every member of the Jewish community.

Bakayoko was sent off (Picture: Getty)

‘I fully understand the meaning of the word I used and the horror it represents. I can’t believe I used that word.

‘I was wrong to do so and I am profoundly and wholeheartedly sorry.’

Though the Campaign Against Antisemitism accepted Brown’s apology, they expressed their disappointment at not hearing a response from TalkSport host Jim White, who they believe should have questioned Brown’s choice of phrasing on air.