Jamie Carragher sides with Gary Neville over Manchester United players' 'tone deaf' social media use

22.03.2022 - 14:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jamie Carragher has sided with Gary Neville following his outrage over Manchester United players' social media use. Neville had originally tweeted his dismay over United players being seen at the F1, UFC and other sporting events during the March international break.

In his original tweet, Neville said: "I remember a time when United players, managers, executives wouldn't be seen in their local Italian after a draw at home let alone getting knocked out of Europe. This last week we've seen a global tour of F1, Concerts, Cricket and UFC events. This lot are tone deaf."

Some of Neville's followers expressed sympathy for the United squad stating that they are humans too. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was among those not impressed by the former United man's comments.

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He said: "True, they were mostly busy getting hammered down the pub without everyone being on social media to spy on them." Neville then responded: "Not sure the spy needs to work too hard at test matches, F1, boxing and UFC.

Lineker was not done there, replying: "Do you really think that's a problem? Going to watch other sports has always been a thing. A positive thing at that."

Neville remained firmly entrenched in his point of view, tweeting back: "Of course, it's not a problem watching other sports. However, do you think it's a good look for the owner (who hasn't been to Manchester for an age) to be at the F1 and meeting the Dubai elite about their sporting ambitions with United's current situation?

"Would you not adjust your plans if you had suffered a bad defeat as a player to maybe lie low?"

After a while Lineker finally replied: "Never.