Gary Neville, the former Manchester United defender and now Sky Sports pundit, found himself at the center of a storm during Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations at Anfield.
The moment Liverpool secured the championship with a win over Tottenham, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric — but for Neville, it quickly turned tense.
Neville was on co-commentary duty for the match and planned to record his usual post-game podcast. However, the crowd around the commentary gantry began directing insults and taunts at him, prompting a swift change of plan. With tensions rising, he quietly packed his things and left immediately after the final whistle, choosing to avoid further confrontation.
He described the situation on his podcast, revealing how the celebratory mood among the Liverpool faithful shifted into targeted hostility. With a security escort, he left the gantry area quickly and made it out of the stadium before the rush of fans filled the concourses. But escaping Anfield didn’t bring an end to the abuse.
Neville explained that outside the stadium and even while driving home, he encountered more angry fans. One incident on the M60 motorway led him to pull over, visibly frustrated and shaken by the extended hostility. He admitted he reacted harshly to some of the abuse, saying it was one of the few times he had been pushed to the edge in public.
The experience marked a rare emotional moment for Neville, who is usually composed in the face of football rivalry. As Liverpool continues its title celebrations with four games remaining, Neville’s ordeal reflects the deeply rooted passions in English football — and how they sometimes boil over when rivalries reach a peak.
Liverpool’s final fixtures include clashes with Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Crystal Palace. The club will officially lift the Premier League trophy at Anfield after their last game of the season against the Eagles, marking a proud end to a historic campaign — even if not everyone present will remember it fondly.