The most recent update from Nottingham Forest via NottinghamshireLive reveals Marinakis confirming that club lawyers have reached out to Sky regarding Neville’s remarks.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has addressed Gary Neville’s controversial remark about the club being akin to a “mafia gang.” The comment stemmed from Forest’s official statement following their Premier League loss to Everton, where they criticized refereeing decisions and questioned the appointment of Stuart Attwell as VAR, alleging bias due to his alleged support for Luton, a relegation rival of Forest.
Neville, a pundit for Sky Sports, likened Forest’s actions to that of a mafia gang, prompting Marinakis to confirm to the Daily Mail that Forest’s legal team has contacted Sky regarding Neville’s comments. Marinakis expressed disappointment over Neville’s remarks, highlighting the need for accountability, especially given Neville’s position as a director of Salford FC.
“We made this announcement because we tried to protect and then there is a big fuss – but that was made from Sky Sports and specific guys,” said Marinakis. He criticized Neville’s comments as outrageous and inappropriate, emphasizing that they did not reflect reality and caused harm to individuals associated with the club. Marinakis hinted at potential further action, indicating that the matter is not resolved yet.