Gary Neville Blasts Manchester United as “Absolute Disgrace”
Strong Words After Woeful United Performance by Neville
Gary Neville’s criticism of Manchester United following their 3-0 loss to Tottenham was unreserved. Following a dismal performance at Old Trafford, where United’s defense fell apart and Bruno Fernandes was sent off, the former captain called the squad a “absolute disgrace.”
Set up by Micky van de Ven, Brennan Johnson’s early strike caused United to stumble right from the outset. When Fernandes got a red card for a careless challenge just before half-time, things deteriorated from bad to worse. Dejan Kulusevski doubled the advantage barely two minutes in the second half, and Dominic Solanke guaranteed United one of their worst losses under Erik ten Hag with a third goal.
Neville wants a players-only meeting. Neville proposed in his Sky Sports commentary that the players should get together to discuss their problems without manager Erik ten Hag. “They have to grab a drip on that dressing room,” Neville stressed. “That first half was as terrible as it gets. This is a sobering and shockingly remarkable day. Ten Hag is having a rather terrible day.
Criticism of Fernandes and Team Attitude
Particularly harsh of club captain Fernandes, whose red card perfectly reflected United’s poor performance, Neville was “That captures Manchester United during the first half. They have been an awful disgrace, Neville remarked. “Under Ten Hag, this is among the poorest shows I have seen. And that is a statement. Today startled me with their declining levels.”
Neville’s forceful remarks reflect the disappointment many United supporters experience as the team’s dismal performance keeps on. Ten Hag and his team will have to find swift solutions as questions concerning their performance and attitude grow more pressing.