“Never say never” was just some of the words Gary Neville had to say as he hints at a potentially surprising new career move.
The former Manchester United player took part in a question and answer with fans before Monday night’s Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Brighton.
He revealed that he has left the door open on joining a future series of much loved BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing.
Gary Neville busting some moves
The likes of Alex Scott, David James, Robbie Savage, John Barnes and Neville’s old team-mate Peter Schmeichel have all represented football at the famous ballroom.
While ex-rugby star Ugo Monye and Olympic swimming king Adam Peaty are currently competing in this year’s edition and are already off to a strong start.
Neville, 46, didn’t dismiss the idea of following in their footsteps during the Q&A, responding to a tweet asking if he would ever do the show, he wrote: “Never say never!”
Fans following Neville seemed to be rather keen on the idea, Twitter user Michelle laughing: “I’ve never watched that show, but I’d have to watch it just to see you dance.”
However, others also said they wanted to see him on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity or Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins.
Neville also revealed during the social media session that his favourite pizza is cheese, ham and mushroom – and that he does not want a future career in politics.
Meanwhile G Nev made a serious dig at Bruno Fernandes after the player wrote an essay like apology for missing his penalty against Aston Villa.
“Nobody is more frustrated and disappointed than me for missing the penalty and the consequent defeat,” the Portuguese player tweeted.
“I’ve always assumed my responsibilities and I’ve always embraced them under pressure in moments like this. Today, I failed. But I took a step forward and faced the challenge with the same ambition and responsibility as when, on the many other occasions, the ball ended up in the net.
“Criticism and contrasting opinions are a big part of football. I’ve learned to live with it, even using them to drive me on, and I consider it all a very important part of my commitment to never stop trying to improve and to become the best player I can possibly be, for me and the team.
“Today I once again took the responsibility given to me almost since I joined United and I will take it again without any fear or dread whenever called upon. The most important thing for me is to win together and I’ll always do everything I can to help my teammates and the club to be the best we can be.
“I’m a player who leaves everything on the pitch, with great desire and commitment. And that’s what I’ll continue to do.
“Thank you for all your support after the final whistle! Hearing you chanting my name in the stadium was very emotional… I will come back stronger for me, because these are the standards I hold myself to, but most of all for my teammates and our fans who have always supported us.”
Gary Neville tweeted in his Q&A: “It’s embarrassing! They need to sack their PR people, speak with some authenticity and get on with it.
“I’m going to go big on this in the next few weeks. They’ve all got these comms managers that are creating personalities that don’t exist!”
He later tweeted, adding to his point: “The apology culture that’s engulfing football would be ok if it came from a genuine place.
“However more often than not it’s a smokescreen and diversion tactic designed to mask a crap performance by experts!
“Lose a game = crisis comms meet! How do we spin this one our way?”
He finished by saying: “Final message of the day on the apology stuff and strong advice to players.
“If you’re going to say something after a game, either go on TV (I accept players don’t always want to) or post a video on social media where everyone can see it’s you.”
Fans gave their reaction as Gary Neville hints at a surprising new career move, see what they said below…
@ReeceBoast: I’d actually pay for this to happen.
@Matt24Greer: This would be worth it just to have it analysed on MNF.
@PinkWhiteNBlue: Sign him up! @bbcstrictly @bbcstrictlyspy
@ucragirl: I can’t wait to vote him off
@jabber_gibber: Oh Jesus please no.
@Millygilbert17: How about following @thedavidseaman and doing dancing in ice ⛸
@AlanBrierley2: No Gary, you don’t have time for that rubbish.
@Wilk1979: @Carra23 would beat you.
@alexotten72: I’d fully watch strictly if G Nev was on it 😂 get Carra analysing it on Monday night football 😂
@JPeps6: Do say never, please.
@AlexMetcalfe79: You need good footwork for that Gary
@lohitkhera: Please don’t Gary… you barely managed to run up the stairs in Newcastle… lol… dancing will involve a lot more
MNF having the GNev Strictly specials, with Carragher analysing movement and positioning😂 pic.twitter.com/7EkG6Z3Mhx
— Julio Lleshi (@JulioLleshi) September 27, 2021
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