Big Ron resigns from ITV after racist comments off-air

FOOTBALL pundit Ron Atkinson has resigned from ITV Sport after making racist comments off-air following Tuesday night's Champions League game between Chelsea and Monaco, a spokesman for the channel said last night.

Big Ron resigns from ITV after racist comments off-air
Thu, 22 Apr, 2004 - 01:00
Ju-Lin Tan

The comments were broadcast by channels in the Middle East where the live feed had continued to run after full-time.

Atkinson was said to be "devastated and very sorry" for any offence caused and offered his resignation to ITV.

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