Summary
Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville has been barred by Nottingham Forest from attending their match against Chelsea at the City Ground. Neville believes the decision is linked to his past criticism of the club owner, Evangelos Marinakis, following an incident at a match earlier this month.
Key Facts
- Gary Neville is a pundit for Sky Sports and a former Manchester United and England football player.
- Nottingham Forest banned Neville from their stadium for their final Premier League game against Chelsea.
- Neville was informed by the broadcaster that he would not receive accreditation to enter the stadium.
- The incident follows Neville's criticism of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis after a notable event involving the team manager during a match.
- Forest stated that the incident with Marinakis and the manager was due to frustration over a player's injury, not a confrontation.
- Neville expressed his disappointment over the ban, stating it is the first time he has faced such an action in his commentary career.
- Nottingham Forest can qualify for the Champions League if they win against Chelsea and other results support them.
- The Premier League clarified that stadium accreditation decisions are up to individual clubs.
