Bit harsh - if you watch him on CBS, MOTD Podcast or the stuff he's done with Keane he's a lot more then just a laugh.
Gary Neville
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Bit harsh - if you watch him on CBS, MOTD Podcast or the stuff he's done with Keane he's a lot more then just a laugh.
Not sure why Micah is quite the personality and Neville isn’t? Micah is a lot of fun in the studio and has an infectious laugh and laid back attitude but Neville has the ability to articulate himself very well and connect with people on that topic - not everyone has that and it’s why he’s such a prominent pundit. That’s part of personality. Just like Keanos dominant presence, sharp critique and wit is.
Nah, Neville has been abit of a household name for sometime just through his association with Beckham.
I've seen plenty of him, he's just a loud, uninteresting person. I'm not a fan of Neville by any stretch of the imagination, but he tries to articulate his points and has a lot more "depth" to him than Richards does.
I like Micah but yeah, Neville is far more articulate and engaging.
"I can't invest in you......at this moment in time."
When someone walks in having invented a car that runs on water
"oooooooooohhhhh... Unbelievable"
I think he's hinted that's the aim. He's been acting like a politician for a while now so it won't be much different - you just feign outrage at any 'hot' topics, remind people you're just a 'lad from Manchester' to associate yourself with the people whilst . I'm not quite sure the value he brings to Dragons Den though, he's started businesses from a position of extreme wealth - it's unlikely there will be a hopeful start up pitching buying a football club, a hotel or luxury property development and that's where his network will be. Get your bets in as to when he first name drops David Beckham as a business partner.
Nah, before Sky Sports, no one outside of football knew Neville even if he was Beckham’s best man.
I think the long injury lay offs for Neville and Jenas have them the time to set up their media career.
It might be awkward when the Glazers show up looking for investment
Despite the current government’s appraisal, I don’t think Neville has the wherewithal for politics.
Neville: "I'm going to offer you all the money in exchange for 51% of your business."
Steve: "vampire"
Gary is that mate who swears they won’t get political on a night out but one drink later and they won’t shut up.
For his sake he shouldn’t go into politics because I don’t think he’d be that good. It’d be funny to watch though as he fancies himself up on his soapbox and thinks he‘s a lot smarter than he really is. He got decimated on Have I Got News For You over Qatar and couldnt fire back at Hislop on anything.
For his sake he shouldn’t go into politics because I don’t think he’d be that good. It’d be funny to watch though as he fancies himself up on his soapbox and thinks he‘s a lot smarter than he really is. He got decimated on Have I Got News For You over Qatar and couldnt fire back at Hislop on anything.
Ooooooooooouuughhhh what would be at this moment in time I'm out
Is that why they had the players introduce themselves like it was a team building exercise before every World Cup game?
I found it truly bizarre. I'd no idea this went on.
Emma Grede is quite the fitting name for one of these rich knobheads who use this show to acquire shares in fledgling businesses for a pittance of what they are worth.
99% I would hit him with a wooden plank, but he has that 1% of time where he actually says stuff nobody else has the balls to do it, props to him for that.
I wouldn't have thought Neville has sufficient business acumen to be a 'Dragon'. I'm not sure he has any acumen.
Probably unpopular to you know support a United legend. But good for him! Hope he smashes it, he'll bring viewers that's for sure.
Genuine question, what successful businesses has Neville started that are not football related? I know he has bought some within hospitality, but has he ever started something from scratch?
Was wondering this too. Not sure why you'd pick him over the others.
I'm out.
Not really sure on specifics - but I think he does quite well in the Real Estate world? Plus there's his Hotel Football, and that University Academy 92, though no idea how succesful either are.
Pretty sure he started a production company that did quite well too?
I never would have guessed he would be this attention seeking when he was a player. Keane has said that Neville was very quiet in the dressing room back back in the day. He's definitely making the most of his post-playing career but I've had more than enough of him. His whole "use the platform to highlight the issues in Qatar" nonsense was exactly what we all thought it was, a weak excuse to take money. Take the money then, but please don't preach to us about the good you say you're doing. His "managers need time" spiel doesn't jibe with the way he handles the managers at Salford. He actually seems like a bit of arsehole on the Class of 92' series with the people below him.
I used to like his punditry but over time I've come to realize he's a bit of a hypocrite and he talks a fair bit of shite and I've just had enough of him so I tend not to watch or listen to anything he's on now.
Honestly, the more I see of the class of 92 in general the more disappointed with them I am. I hold Nicky Butt in the highest regard now.
I used to like his punditry but over time I've come to realize he's a bit of a hypocrite and he talks a fair bit of shite and I've just had enough of him so I tend not to watch or listen to anything he's on now.
Honestly, the more I see of the class of 92 in general the more disappointed with them I am. I hold Nicky Butt in the highest regard now.
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It gets to a point with celebrities where you wonder just how much exposure and money they want. It's easy to be a successful investor when you're already a millionaire and have friends in high places. I don't really understand why he's on the show and why he would want to be on it.
Boris Johnson got ripped to shreds on HIGNFY and it didn't stop him!
HIGNFY is very much Hislop and Merton's home ground. They're both quick witted comedians who've done the show for years. The audience turn up mostly to watch them and are happy to go along with taking their side when they decide to 'decimate' one of the guests. And of course the show is edited, with a priority to reflect well on the two regular 'stars' of the show. So it's virtually impossible for any guest to ever get the better of them - or even to be portrayed as landing any hits.
Editing wasn't Neville's problem on that show, it was that he didn't have anything to say for himself when Hislop told him he there was also the option to raise the issues in Qatar while NOT taking their money at the same time. Neville had no response to this other than to laugh. That's because there is no response that other than, "Yeah, you're right there".
Yeah, it was more of a general point rather than excusing Neville. I didn't actually see that episode - I used to watch the show a lot but it became very repetive, with the same targets and predictable jokes, so only watch it every so often now.
As you say, in Neville's case, not really much he could fight back with over that.
Weird choice. Doesn't Peter Lim just bankroll most of his companies
Dead again the ABU cnut
I'd say it'll be neck and neck between United, Liverpool and Chelsea for 4th and 5th place. City and Arsenal will be competing again. And I think Newcastle will grab 3rd, quite comfortably too.
I think Newcastle will actually push the front two and wouldn’t be surprised if they finished 2nd.
I watched this, I swear he had United top 4 if not 3rd?
He definitely had United 4th when he and Carragher were discussing respective predictions... Not that I blame him especially for changing his mind after seeing us against Wolves
Think its a fairly hard season to predict after City to be honest - especially with two weeks of the window left... you could throw 5 teams up in the air for where they will land between 2nd-6th.
I'd go City, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, Chelsa Newcastle
I'd go City, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, Chelsa Newcastle
That doesn't explain why he has Villa instead of Newcastle in the top 6 after their game.