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BBC apologise for Declan Rice’s ‘foul-mouthed’ interview at the West Ham parade

BBC apologise for Declan Rice’s ‘foul-mouthed’ interview at the West Ham trophy parade after winning the Europa Conference League Final.

The 24 year old was speaking at the Old Town Hall in Stratford as West Ham concluded their parade across East London.

Thousands of Hammers fans lined up along the streets to welcome home their heroes who secured the club’s first major trophy in 43 years on Wednesday night.

David Moyes’ side beat Fiorentina 2-1 on a dramatic evening in Prague to win Europe’s third-tier club competition, with Jarrod Bowen scoring in the 90th minute.

It sparked wild scenes from the West Ham fans inside the stadium, and the celebrations got even better during the trophy lift and into the night.

However, the squad quickly flew back home less than 24 hours later and embarked on more celebrations as West Ham hosted an open-top bus parade which started at 7pm. Some West Ham fans had still been in Prague and couldn’t make the parade back in England.

West Ham started at the junction of Green Street and Barking Road, adjacent to the Boleyn Pub and The Champions Statue, before making its way to Stratford.

At the end of the parade, club captain Rice was called onto the mic to address the supporters. But, the England international forced the BBC into an apology during their live broadcast.

He admitted: “To be honest with you I didn’t expect this many people tonight. But it is West Ham and we are f****** massive aren’t we.” This led to a loud cheer from the crowd.

Quickly after Rice finished speaking, BBC were forced to apologise for his language. They said live on air: “Once again I do apologise for the language of Declan Rice.”

West Ham’s captain had such great time on a memorable night in London and earlier in the evening, Rice also said: “Incredible. We had incredible support in Prague and here in East London is sensational. We had a brilliant night. What a finish by Jarrod Bowen and it was a great moment for us all.

“We will enjoy what we have done just now – 14 wins and one draw in the Europa Conference League. Last year we got to a semi-final but this year we have won the final!”

David Moyes was in a joyful mood during the parade. He acknowledged the immense support from fans both in Prague and in the UK.

He said: “Incredible. We had incredible support in Prague and here in East London is sensational. We had a brilliant night.

“What a finish by Jarrod Bowen and it was a great moment for us all. We will enjoy what we have done just now – 14 wins and one draw in the Europa Conference League. Last year we got to a semi final but this year we have won the final!”

This is what fans said as BBC apologise for Declan Rice’s ‘foul-mouthed’ interview at the West Ham parade…

@TheEuropeanLad: Is it really that bad to swear on English television, over here nobody cares especially not for a word like that

@hopzyft: I dunno what it is, English media are just so strict on their rules of no swearing. It’s the same with football broadcasting companies like BT Sport, ITV etc… Not even the Pundits can say “Maguire played shit” and so on…

@Luke__Dobell: It annoys me so much when the people on the tele apologise for language… 3/4 of the population use it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ClaretandblueA1: Love it. Look at his face after he said it. He’s proper happy with himself.

@Stefano_Hawkins: My skipper always – he’ll never not be a hammer ⚒️ 🫡

@Oldpanks: Panic at the F-word, yet they had been broadcasting ‘Bowen’s on fire and he’s shagging Dani Dyer’ at full volume for half an hour without comment…

@jamiena35: What on earth did the bbc think was going to happen during a live broadcast of West Ham’s celebrations????

@baldypaul: HAHAHA. Go ‘ed @_DeclanRice 🤣 No fucking apology required BBC!

@Cam79735: Why should he apologise

@tomberry17: What a fucking boy 🤩

@shaunwhu: Still massive #WHUFC

@greasedtea78: “Please don’t say Fuck or Bugger” 🤣😂⚒️⚒️

@UpToYouBook: Naughty Declan! 🤣

@petewhu1966: Love that man 🤣⚒

@Deathbystereo7: He’s had a few beers 😂😂

@j_e_b7: What did they expect, it’s a trophy parade ffs 😂

@masjlitt: AHHHHH i fuckin hate when they apologise for language! nothing on the planet is offensive, you just find it offensive. The news apologising for ‘swear’ words caters for one group of people. what about the people that find the word massive offensive, or the people that he called people that don’t identify as ‘people’? just grow the fuck up, as if the reporter doesn’t swear off air, and the people who are listening don’t swear. fuck off

@Chris_short1991: Media always act surprised when a player swears. Don’t go live to them, especially when they mega excited and might do a bit of effing and jeffing 🤣

@tickton1969: Imagine putting this on live and being surprised at the language? Those boys are gonna be emotional. Bloody hell

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