THE reason behind Gary Neville's temporary switch from Sky Sports to NBC has been revealed.
Viewers in England expected to see the Manchester United legend on punditry and commentary duty yesterday as his former side were .
But was not on British TV and was instead sharing his thoughts across the pond for NBC Sports.
Fans were left questioning his disappearance, with one saying: “Doesn't he have contract with Sky?”
Another commented: “Did Gary Neville bottle Newcastle away on Sky?”
And a third wrote: “Why on Earth is Neville in the USA?”
The reason for the 50-year-old is down to a deal struck between Sky and NBC.
Both companies are owned by Comcast and before the start of the season Neville agreed to being “a special contributor” for the channel.
A Sky statement at the time read: “As part of a collaboration between Sky and NBC, Gary Neville will join NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage as a special contributor each Sunday throughout the 2024-25 season which will come predominantly via his live appearances for .
“Sky Sports are working through plans for Gary to be part of NBC’s live studio coverage in New York on up to four weekends this season.
“These appearances will be authorised by Sky and will not occur on any big head-to-head weekends.
“We anticipate Gary’s appearances across the season on Sky Sports to be the same as the previous two seasons on the current Premier League contract.”
After ‘s defeat to Newcastle yesterday, he ripped into the Red Devils, saying: “They are not a very good team. Simple as that.
“My biggest worry is that there have been United teams in the last six, seven years where you thought they are talented players but they are not giving it their all.
“This group of players are giving it their all, I don't think there is a lack of effort, but they are so below the standard of quality you need at that football club all over the pitch.
“Other than and Amad Diallo I can't think of any of them I would hang my hat on.
“It is a really desperate situation as the squad is so poor.”
