Phil Neville: TV bore scores own goal with sexist tweets

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Reputation of new England women’s boss takes a hit after a career of monotonous success


In 2014, more than 440 viewers complained to the BBC that Phil Neville was too boring. His voice on commentary, they said, was turning them off the World Cup. Neville, controversially appointed as manager of the England women’s football team this week, must have wished a monotonous tone remained the severest criticism of him.

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from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/26/phil-neville-tv-bore-scores-own-goal-sexist-tweets-england-womens-football

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