The LMA released a statement on behalf of former Cardiff manager Mackay on Thursday night after the 42-year-old Scot and Iain Moody were alleged to have shared racist, sexist and homophobic texts when they worked together at the Welsh club
The initial statement said Mackay had been under pressure at the time of the messages and that he was ''letting off steam to a friend during some friendly text message banter"
That statement has been widely criticised by anti-discrimination campaigners within the game, and the LMA today felt compelled to apologise for how the first release had been worded
"The LMA apologises for some of its wording, in its release yesterday, which was inappropriate and has been perceived to trivialise matters of a racist, sexist or homophobic nature
That was certainly not our intention," the statement read
"It is beyond argument that any comments that are discriminatory, even used in private, are totally unacceptable
The LMA remains absolutely aware of our responsibility to the game and to promote and uphold the highest standards of behaviour."
The new LMA statement concluded: "The LMA will not be commenting further on the allegations relating to Malky Mackay whilst the Football Association conducts its investigation, other than to repeat that both the LMA and Malky will be co-operating fully.
"We will continue to work with all of the game's stakeholders to address the important issues of respect and discriminatory behaviour in all its forms."
Cardiff were also upset with the initial statement by the LMA, Press Association Sport understands.
Current Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, meanwhile, says he has not encountered any form of racism during his time in football.
Solskjaer, speaking at his press conference ahead of tomorrow's Sky Bet Championship game at Wolves, refused to comment on the specifics of the Mackay case.
But Solskjaer said: "From my experience I had no problem in my dressing rooms at Man United or Molde.
"We all have opinions and I think people know my stand on it.
"I will discuss mine in due time but I know if I say what happens, if I say something, it will create headlines.
"I don't want to say anything to take my focus away from the players."
Source : PA
Source: PA