Ryan Yates has become a Nottingham Forest fan favorite, and his reaction to the Gary Neville chants will only make fans adore him more.
Nottingham Forest enjoyed a fantastic outing at King Power Stadium last Friday, securing three points in the East Midlands derby. Chris Wood stole the show, netting a brace that brought him closer to both Erling Haaland and Bryan Roy in Forest’s scoring ranks.
Alan Shearer even took a moment to praise Wood’s season, claiming he’s in the “form of his life” at the City Ground. However, Ryan Yates, another standout for Forest this season, gave a memorable interview on Sky Sports after the match.
Ryan Yates on Forest Fans’ Gary Neville Chant
Gary Neville, often a controversial figure in punditry, has surprisingly turned into something of a Nottingham Forest supporter, even predicting a top-half finish for the Reds. Forest fans had some fun at Neville’s expense during Friday’s game, chanting about the former Manchester United defender.
In a humorous exchange on Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher asked Yates, “Who’s more popular, him (Neville) or me?” to which Yates, chuckling and pointing to the away section, replied, “Oh, Gary. Did you hear what they were saying there?”
Gary Neville’s Take on Nottingham Forest
Interestingly, Neville recently referenced Forest while debating handball rules with Howard Webb, bringing attention to a ruling that defenders must keep their arms behind their backs. Forest fans appreciated his commentary, though some were disappointed by Neville’s earlier silence on issues affecting the Reds when they faced VAR troubles this season.