Phil Neville has gone viral after he told a reporter to “show some f***ing respect” after he interrupted him in his post-match press conference this weekend.
The younger Neville brother has been in charge of David Beckham‘s Major League Soccer team, Inter Miami, since January 2021, which is only the club’s third competitive season since it was founded and only his second full-time managerial role after he stepped down as head coach of the Lionesses.
Miami were on the end of a 3-1 defeat at home against Orlando City on Sunday and after a reporter covering the MLS match which leaves Phil Neville’s side 12th in the table asked him a question, he then went on to interrupt Neville mid-answer.
The former Manchester United man didn’t too kindly to that decision.
🤬 “Show some f*cking respect.”
Phil Neville certainly didn’t appreciate this reporter interrupting him during his press conference… pic.twitter.com/G0hBMQMwfr
As you can see, the 46-year-old stopped the interviewer dead in his tracks by saying, “Can I finish speaking, or are you going to interrupt?”
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Repeating himself once again, Neville doubled down: “Can I finish speaking, ok? Because I don’t interrupt your question so don’t interrupt mine. Show some f***ing respect.”
Taking a brief pause after losing his composure and undoubtedly catching a few media personnel off-guard, he then apologised for the language and had to ask, “Sorry, what was the question again?”
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Maybe it’s because we’ve always seen Phil as the somewhat quieter and less outspoken of the Neville brothers, but it’s almost like we could feel the tension in the room watching that.
Despite having previously come under criticism following a run of six straight losses in 2021 and struggling to put together a real run of form during his tenure, Beckham is said to still be backing his mate Phil.
Both part of United’s Class of ’92, the two lifelong friends are also co-owners of Salford City, as is big brother Gary Neville despite stepping down as CEO.
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However, with Becks obviously looking to secure a proper foothold in the league as one of its youngest franchises, it begs the question how long Neville will remain in post.
You can watch his press conference in full down below:
Featured Image — 90min US/ Inter Miami (via Twitter)
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Premier League Darts is returning to Manchester’s AO Arena in 2027
Lydia Mastrolonardo
Premier League Darts is confirmed to be returning to Manchester next year.
Now’s your chance to see the youngest world champion in darts history, AKA Warrington’s very-own Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler, show us how it’s done, as next year’s BetMGM Premier League Darts lineup has just been announced this week – with various dates confirmed across 17 different cities in the UK and Europe.
And Manchester is one of those cities, as the AO Arena has shared that they are set to host an evening next April, and we couldn’t be more excited about it.
This means that we will be lucky enough to witness the biggest names in world darts all under one roof, including headliners Gian van Veen and Luke Humphries, as well as Littler.
Manchester is the only northern city to get the pleasure of hosting the event next year, as Liverpool is also on the lineup, as is Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle, while elsewhere in the UK, the stars will travel to Glasgow, Birmingham, London, and several other major locations.
BetMGM Premier League Darts is to be held on Thursday 8 April at the AO Arena in Manchester, and to avoid being disappointed, fans are advised to register for presale ticket access.
Following a successful season of events in 2026, tickets are expected to be like gold-dust, so don’t say you haven’t been warned.
To access the first wave of tickets, fans must become an active PDCTV Annual Member before 23:59pm on Friday 9 October. Alternatively, general sale is on Thursday 22 October 2026, but make sure not to hang about.
Featured Image – Sandro Halank (via Wikimedia Commons)
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Andy Burnham wants to scrap the ‘unfair’ ban on drinking alcohol in football stands
Emily Sergeant
Andy Burnham has claimed he wants to scrap the ‘unfair’ ban on fans getting to drink alcohol in football stands.
It’s a ban that’s been in place in the top five tiers of men’s football since 1985, when fears over violence and hooliganism were at their height, but now the Prime Minister has raised the question of whether drinking in football stands – or ‘drinking in sight / view of the pitch’, as it’s known formally – is actually unjust, due to the fact that same rules don’t apply to fans of other sports.
“I don’t think it’s fair for football fans to be singled out in that way,” Andy Burnham has declared this week, grabbing headlines in the process.
He continued: “I think that legislation dates to an era where football was very different, and I do believe there is a case to remove that discrimination.
“I’m not going to back away from what’s been a long-held view of mine. I don’t see how it can be fair that some supporters of one sport can be treated differently.”
The Prime Minister’s comments have been met with mixed response.
Andy Burnham wants to scrap the ‘unfair’ ban on drinking alcohol in football stands / Credit: James Kirkup | Julia Nastogadka (via Unsplash)
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), for example, has very much welcomed the idea, saying that it ‘totally agrees’ the legislation is ‘outdated’ and ‘deserves to be reviewed’.
Tom Greatrex, chair of the FSA, said in a statement: “The FSA has always argued that it’s unfair to criminalise football fans for having a pint while watching the match – especially since you can sit in the same seat drinking alcohol whilst watching an Oasis gig or rugby league.”
However, on the flip side, the UK Football Policing Unit said it would be ‘incredibly rash’ to change the rules without proper consultation.
“Other sports simply don’t see the violence and criminal behaviour from their supporters that football does, albeit a minority, with alcohol often playing a significant part in violent and disorderly behaviour,” it said in a statement on the matter.
The Prime Minister did state in his initial proposition though that ‘there are different ways it could be done’, hinting that it could be done ‘on a trial basis’ perhaps.
The English Football League (EFL) added that it would be ‘receptive to discussions around reviewing current legislation and permitting alcoholic drinks within view of the pitch’.
No formal details on a review have been confirmed as of yet, so fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates in due course.
Danny Jones -
23rd May 2023 
