Gary Neville Becomes Sky Sports Pundit

April 8, 2011 74 Comments

As was widely rumoured after his retirement in January, Gary Neville has now signed up to be a pundit on Sky Sports.

He will take up the role as football expert and co-commentator from next season.

Author: Scott Filed Under Gary Neville

74 Comments

April 8, 2011 at 10:07
Chuvannistelrooy says:
Wow! Good for GNev!
April 8, 2011 at 10:08
Chuvannistelrooy says:
At least, he may actually shut up some ABU “analysts” from there.lol
April 8, 2011 at 10:14
Costas says:
Could this actually happen? A pundit or colour commentator that wouldn’t talk out of his ass?
April 8, 2011 at 10:15
RJ says:
Odds of him being assigned to United matched?
April 8, 2011 at 10:15
redrider says:
You go gary… Our voice in the sky!
April 8, 2011 at 10:16
slim says:
why do i feel slightly worried about this, hate to see him sandwiched between southgate and some other muppet,hope he can handle it anyway, Good luck nev
April 8, 2011 at 10:17
Fergie's gum says:
Cant wait to hear him commentating on citeh & pool’s matches
April 8, 2011 at 10:18
Jeet says:
does this mean he shares the stage with SteveMc? Or that’s some other broadcaster? Fun to watch Gary Neville and his lifelong dedication to scousebusting!
April 8, 2011 at 10:19
Saad says:
Two things you can expect from GNev The Pundit:

1) Righteous backing of the players on the field, all players, not just United players
2) Brutal honesty
April 8, 2011 at 10:22
Jeet says:
@RJ: Dont think we will be in the studio for Utd. matches. He will be in the stands with the fans!
April 8, 2011 at 10:23
Briggsy says:
At least they now have a player who has played in high profile and stressful games. Every time you hear a pundit moaning about a player or a team when you know they have never experienced it tin their own career.
April 8, 2011 at 10:25
NEED TO FEEL THE LOVE says:
the bloody editor will have his work cut out his contract will be riddled with things u cant talk about but heyho most of its live innit could be fun
April 8, 2011 at 10:25
harry says:
Finally! It’s been Dwight Yorke all on his own representing us, now he has some company it won’t be pure drivel spouted by the likes of Redknapp, Wilkins, Summerbee, not to mention the raft of ex Arsenal and Liverpool players dotted around on Soccer Saturday and Match of the Day. Neville to whip some of them into shape will be very entertaining! Hope he isn’t there too long though, he would be great to have around at the club in some kind of coaching role. What a role model to all young reds.
April 8, 2011 at 10:29
Dave says:
Yes! Finally an intelligent, well-spoken pundit who really knows about football. I’ve had enough of Gray who just pretends to know his stuff and Redknapp, who really is an apocalyptic moron.

And you can expect far less ABU comments on Sky after this, now just to get Paddy Crerand on ITV and Cantona on the BBC!
April 8, 2011 at 10:29
NotoriousRedDevil says:
Yes yes yes, there is a God!!!!!
April 8, 2011 at 10:29
Dave says:
And I wonder if he’ll take over on FIFA as well…
April 8, 2011 at 10:30
Ben says:
WAHEEEY HOPE HE RUBS IT IN PHIL THOMPSON’S FACE LMAO
April 8, 2011 at 10:32
0161-Jon says:
good lad Gary!!

Brave move by Sky, there’ll be a big back lash to this I think, lots of threatening to drop their subscriptions from bitters and scousers everywhere, and then doing nothing about it because they can’t do without their football fix.

ha ha ha ha ha ha!!
April 8, 2011 at 10:33
newtown_red says:
Perfect.Hope he puts all the Abu cunts in their place.Some balanced perspective, not only for us but also for smaller teams that get overlooked so that the abu’s can lick Terry’s ass.
April 8, 2011 at 10:36
Rai says:
Happy for him although I thought he’d have a good impact on the United youth set up.
April 8, 2011 at 10:37
RJ says:
@Jeet
You know it! He’d just kick off if he was in the studio!
April 8, 2011 at 10:39
kaihnsn says:
hahaha i hope gary could give some fucking what to them ABU pundit/media/press.
April 8, 2011 at 10:41
billybowlegs says:
be worth watchin` this in the pub on a saturday afternoon,imagine the fuckin` laughs we`ll get,when he launches into one of the other so-called “pundits”….I remember Peter Schmeichel on MOTD,I enjoyed every minute of that even though it was short-lived,but very entertaining to say the least.good on you Gary,at least we`ll get some decent analysis and expert opinion instead of the pathetic,ridiculous shite we have been putting up with for far too long…
April 8, 2011 at 10:52
manutdthebest says:
good .. press will watch abit more careful now and then with Gary present on Sky..

off topic
here is the cunt @SuptPayneWMP who telling rubbish on blog http://cimarkpayne.wordpress.com/2011/04/05/rooneys-example/
April 8, 2011 at 10:52
james says:
Gry Neville as a pundit is Sky’s way of saying sorry for all the bias of Andy Gray!

I really have not missed Andy, apart from his use of the word fizz.

‘He jusshhht fuzzes teh ball in’
April 8, 2011 at 10:54
gerkeo says:
what odds on GNev ripping those stupid fookin earrings out of charlie nicholas head if he puts united down?

By the way on the injury front:
“Meanwhile, Ferguson confirmed young defender Rafael will miss Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Fulham at Old Trafford after suffering a knee injury in the Champions League win at Chelsea on Wednesay.

However, the 20-year-old is expected to be fit for Tuesday’s second leg.

The good news for United is that John O’Shea and Wes Brown have both recovered from hamstring problems and both are available to face the Cottagers. “
April 8, 2011 at 10:56
gerkeo says:
Fergie hammered that cop in his press conference today also:
http://football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6858683,00.html
April 8, 2011 at 10:57
Balaji Sivaraman says:
Somebody was worried about Gary being able to handle himself. What???? This is Gary Neville we are talking about. If he sits with cunts like Southgate and Townsend, then they better be prepared because when Gary brings it, he brings it very hardly.

In all seriousness, I think this is a good move for Gary. I think he should probably take his coaching badges in the side and get ready for coaching while doing commentary work with Sky. However, I do remember reading him telling somewhere that he may not make a good coach or is that someone else.

Anyways, good news for United, at least shithead will not be whining everytime we get a break our way. They will always need to be wary of Red Nev which is great.
April 8, 2011 at 11:05
james says:
Can see it now:

‘So Gary, your thoughts on Vieiras performance today?’

‘Eerrrmm I think he played great attacking football for a cunt’
April 8, 2011 at 11:07
gerkeo says:
GNevs testamonial set for May24th versus Juventus
April 8, 2011 at 11:11
BerbaGod says:
Good lad! Somewhat agree with Rai though and thought he would stay at O.T and help out with the coaching and academy, saying that I’m sure he’ll be there helping out too. Sky only takes up two days a week!
April 8, 2011 at 11:14
billybowlegs says:
what a shower of bastards….it`s all coming out now eh…..disgusting….
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Exclusive-Referees-have-revolted-against-the-FA-for-using-Lee-Mason-to-write-a-report-so-Manchester-United-s-Wayne-Rooney-could-be-charged-for-swearing-article721116.html
April 8, 2011 at 11:15
Gotta Hate Tiny Tears says:
Its is fatastic news, even thou its been rumored i never taught such a pro United fan would get on Sky Sports , I think the closest we’ve had since George Best is Gordon McQueen

Gary Neville to join sky sports next season
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cervnayqbRA
April 8, 2011 at 11:17
scholes_is_god says:
Brilliant for big nev, we can finally get one of our men on the inside. He won’t be sat with townsend and southgate, they are on ITV, they can’t get a proper job as they are second rate tossers!
April 8, 2011 at 11:18
AlphaRS says:
Manchester Derby.
Red Nev v Summerbee. That WILL be funny to see! Ha.
April 8, 2011 at 11:22
slim says:
@Balaji Sivaraman

That someone would be me mate. And why not ? Going on telly is a different kettle of fish. Nev may be a lunatic on the pitch but doesn’t necessarily mean it can happen on the screen. TBH don’t want to see any our recent ex players or current sitting in sky studios. Just my opinion. Can we see scholes doing this? Doubt it, his quiet nature shows he’d not want to be there. I’d rather have in amongst the coaching staff or one of our scouts
April 8, 2011 at 11:27
james says:
‘What a result for Manchester United Gary?’

‘Yeah well it were fucking great kicking shit out t’Barcelona, you can still see Utd are missing me, but we must never forget, Alan Shearer is a cunt’
April 8, 2011 at 11:30
gerkeo says:
Remember Gary, its a 2 match ban for swearing into a camera these days!
April 8, 2011 at 11:40
Gorse Hill Red says:
Gary Neville and Mike Summerbee to be pundits for the next derby. Now that would be something!
April 8, 2011 at 11:45
Costas says:
Gary would roast Bumblebee worse than Giggs did Micah Richards.

Can’t wait to hear Gary’s reactions when United score against Liverpool or Shity.
April 8, 2011 at 11:47
wayne says:
i’m surprised he wasn’t offered a job at utd,he should do a good job and now we finally have a tv analyst that doesn’t hate utd
April 8, 2011 at 11:50
willierednut says:
Can’t believe Red Nev has sold out.
April 8, 2011 at 11:57
MyCowIsTheBest says:
haha Gary is looking for trouble here. i wonder if he can restrain himself in front of the camera when we score goals againts Liverpool.

And more marvellous news, Steven Gerrard is out for the rest of the season. His last game this season was when he pushed Nani in our match hahahahahhahahaa. I hope that will be his last game ever, and he will have to retire and rot in hell.
April 8, 2011 at 11:59
willierednut says:
I see the thug is out for the season. That gives king sour gob, the excuse to lie down, when Liverpool play Arsenal next week.
April 8, 2011 at 12:01
Costas says:
@willie

Or sold in.

I bet you everything I have that if they were playing United next week, the courageous thug would have gutted it out.
April 8, 2011 at 12:06
FletchTHEMAN says:
Never count the Nevilles out. They are true reds. Brother Phil was interviewed saying what was done to WR10 was incorrect. I agree. Lee Mason has put himself under incredible pressure. There will be cameras on every lad looking for swearing.

Off topic: Hargreaves to get a rolling contract. Boy has more lives than
a black cat. Hope this one has still got some red in him.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/united-to-give-hargreaves-lifeline-2613988.html
April 8, 2011 at 12:12
Sam says:
http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6858683,00.html

Make sure you read this guys…Fergie’s comments about the policeman who blogged about Rooney. One of the most epic put downs I’ve ever seen, nice one Fergie!
April 8, 2011 at 12:13
willierednut says:
Has that Hargreaves story been confirmed by Fergie? The problem with Hargreaves, he’s been out that long, he could and probably will pick up more injuries.
April 8, 2011 at 12:19
Costas says:
Interesting story about Hargo FletchTHEMAN. Wouldn’t completely rule it out. It’s a win win situation for both. Still don’t expect him to play this season, but if he begins pre season training with the others, who knows?
April 8, 2011 at 12:24
Ryandunny says:
Finally we have another voice in united’s favor. Yorke and Red Nev will be flying the flag for united!
April 8, 2011 at 12:25
ciewkui says:
now we’ll do our talking on the pitch as well as in the studio.

If RedNev gets the liverpool gig, then Sky had better mute his mike
April 8, 2011 at 12:31
willierednut says:
Costas – The thug being out is an excuse for the dippers, but I’m hoping Carroll and Suarez can expose Arsenal at the back.
April 8, 2011 at 12:35
Unitedfanatic says:
His unwavering passion and aggression should make the ABUs get cold feet. Wonder what this means for all the talk of him taking up a managing / coaching role?
April 8, 2011 at 12:40
Costas says:
@willie

I am sure King Kenny’s modern style of play of Carraher hoofing the ball at Carrol’s head will cause them a few problems.
April 8, 2011 at 12:43
FletchTHEMAN says:
Sam Cheers mate. There is a similar read on FOX

The police chief sounded the complete fool. What a moron. But I find it more interesting the later part of the interview. Ferguson directly stating that Lee Mason is under incredible pressure and directly doubting the fairness of the system. Thinking that Fergie must be enjoying his view from the stands as this type of comment could see him put there on a more regular basis.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/manchester-united-boss-alex-ferguson-hits-back-at-police-chief
April 8, 2011 at 12:54
kiccha says:
Wow !! good news for us .. am sure Gary will put those fuckin scouse ass licking bastards and all the ABU cunts in that sudio in place ..bad news for those ABU cunts
the hargreaves’s story is more satisfying.. hope to see the lad playing for us ..
and that policeman(some midlands bastard) put away by fergie ! EPIC !! .. thats Sir ALex Ferguson for you !
April 8, 2011 at 13:47
Jaandsdad says:
Nice one Gary, would have preferred he hadstayed at Old Trafford.
Looking forward to the ABU pricks shitting their pants when they get put down by THE NEVILLER
April 8, 2011 at 14:11
Kings says:
Rai – Hello mate. This is great news in that we have another ex-united member on Sky Sports, in addition to Yorkie and McQueen. We need to get more in if possible to counter the ABU cunts that are already on Sky Sports and in the media spewing bile against United, especially Phillnoccio Thompson the dirty scouse cunt. Being that he is passionate about United and is not afraid to show his emotions – look at the win over Liverpool in 2006 and Owens derby winner last season – hopefully he will fight our corner as and when necessary.
April 8, 2011 at 14:14
singh says:
congrats gary! hope to listin to your voice and seeyour critiques over the next pl season
April 8, 2011 at 14:33
eddieTheRed says:
Dwight Yorke mostly gets the better of Jamie Redknapp in an argument because he knows what it’s like to play for a team that wins everything; Gary Neville is surprisingly articulate and his passion for the game and honesty will shine through.

It’s about time Sky revived it’s flagging football shows and this is a step in the right direction!
April 8, 2011 at 14:33
Balaji Sivaraman says:
@slim, LOL! I was not serious mate. It is always different in front of the camera as a commentator than a player. I was just trying to hype up Red Nev. No hard feelings.

As I said, I don’t think this is permanent for Nev. I sure hope he works on his coaching badges (Giggs already has I believe) if he has not yet and maybe come back to United to work with the kids in a few years. Sir Alex has already talked of his desire to hold on to our special players and I am sure he will have something in mind for Gary.
April 8, 2011 at 14:37
willierednut says:
Not too hard to get the best of Jamie Redknapp, he talks cack!
April 8, 2011 at 14:51
billybowlegs says:
Jamie Redknapp….did he ever,truly play football….? one wonders,the hilarity of it all,even his wife must laugh at the cunt at times…..playing with his wii etc…the only time he`ll ever win anything the fuckin` dos cunt…
April 8, 2011 at 15:06
willierednut says:
@Billybowlegs

He’s the definition of a sick note. He was on the treatment table that much, he actually considered proposing to the table. He pulled out though, after he got splinters in his ass!
April 8, 2011 at 15:12
FULLARD says:
Gary’s a lot smarter than people give him credit for. I reckon he’ll make a great pundit. Plus i’m sure they’ll be a video or two leaked of him jumping around in the commentators box, and that will make it all worthwhile.
April 8, 2011 at 15:36
billybowlegs says:
lol@Willie,fuckin class,but I think the table might have been a better option…louise bores the fuck out of me…miss goody goody…nice tits etc but thick as 2 short planks,I wonder if the kid is actually his….I don`t think he`s capable of fathering a child let alone givin` her a fuckin` good seein` to the fuckin` wimp,he`s just…just….ermmm…simple?? yes that`s it,simple.fuckin` girl he`s almost akin to ladyboy…
April 8, 2011 at 16:01
RedLife says:
I hope he does himself proud. That he be unbiased and honest. If he does that and says what he thinks, then maybe commentators might be interesting again.
April 8, 2011 at 18:27
90+Until We Score says:
Can’t imagine Neville’s reaction in the box when United win against City or Pool….I hope he comes back in the support staff….would prefer that
April 8, 2011 at 20:18
smartalex says:
“Gary Neville is to take on an ambassadorial role for the Club. Gary will join Sir Bobby Charlton and Bryan Robson in a position which sees great legends of the game represent the Club …”
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Club-News/2011/Apr/Ambassador-role-for-Neville.aspx
April 8, 2011 at 23:41
King Eric says:
Nev has also been given an ambassadorial role at united so NO he hasn’t sold out. As for handling himself of course he fucking can. He has done ingerlund boycotts and is a union man. He will have no medal cunts like southgate and big nosed rentboy townsend for breakfast

Cannot wait for his testimonial.
April 9, 2011 at 06:40
Faheem Mumtaz says:
He deserves it . I love the way he speak
April 9, 2011 at 08:02
bchilds says:
Should be interesting!
April 11, 2011 at 09:45
aol lfc 4 ever says:
Do Sky realise what they are doing? That probably means at least 75% of footie fans will be unhappy about this. Why didnt they conduct a poll from their subscribers.
As a lpool fan – GN is the most obnoxious,arrogant person ever to wear a und shirt.
November 20, 2011 at 17:17
Wilkinson1 says:
If Garry has got coaching badges ,i would love him to Manage Arsenal/.

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