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Sacked pundit Matt Le Tissier calls out Sky's Gary Neville stance
Neville has faced a backlash for comments the former England and Manchester United defender made about Britons fastening St George's and Union Jack f…
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Le Tissier Defends Neville, Cites Carragher Precedent in Media Bias Critique
Former Southampton and England footballer Matt Le Tissier has offered his perspective on the recent controversy involving fellow pundit Gary Neville, whose viral video has sparked widespread debate. Speaking candidly, Le Tissier suggested that Neville had 'basically attacked the demographic of people that are paying his wages,' a statement that has resonated with many observers. The discussion quickly turned to the potential repercussions for Neville's role at Sky Sports. When asked if Sky would stand by Neville, Le Tissier responded, 'Yeah, I think they'll stand by him and support him, yeah.' He then drew a pointed comparison to another high-profile incident involving Sky pundit Jamie Carragher. 'Well, I mean, they stood by Jamie Carragher when he spat at a young girl out the back of his car,' Le Tissier stated. 'So I that, you know, it's not quite as bad as that. So I think Gary's got a pretty fair argument there if they try and get rid of him.' Le Tissier further elaborated on what he perceives as a broader issue of media bias. 'I think it depends on what side of the argument you fall on and whether that your side of the argument suits the agenda of the current media,' he explained. He concluded by noting, 'Which I think, you know, for the for the large part is very left leaning. And so if you're slightly right leaning, you won't be given the good grace to make mistakes other people will be given.' The comments by Le Tissier highlight ongoing debates about accountability for public figures and the perceived political leanings within sports media.
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Matt Le Tissier makes Gary Neville prediction as he reacts to flag comments
Le Tiss wades into the G Nev controversy.
