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Nottingham Forest supporters have erupted in fury toward Gary Neville following explosive revelations from the club that cast new light on the much-criticized post-match incident involving owner Evangelos Marinakis and manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
The controversy began after Forest’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Leicester City, where Marinakis was seen confronting Nuno on the pitch—a scene that drew sharp condemnation from Sky Sports pundits Neville and Jamie Carragher. Neville even went as far as suggesting that Nuno should “negotiate his exit” following the supposed fallout.
However, Forest has since clarified the situation, revealing that Marinakis’ frustration stemmed from a grave medical oversight. Striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who collided with the goalpost late in the game, was allowed to continue playing despite showing visible signs of pain. He was later rushed to the hospital, undergoing emergency abdominal surgery for a ruptured intestine and has since been placed in an induced coma.
The club’s strongly worded statement, released on 13 May, aimed squarely at media figures like Neville, decried what it described as “baseless and ill-informed outrage” meant for social media traction, insisting that the real issue—player welfare—had been overshadowed by media sensationalism.
Forest emphasized, *“The mental and physical well-being of our players and coaching staff must always take precedence—over media narratives, inflammatory judgments, and certainly over self-promotion.”*
Forest fans, deeply moved by the severity of Awoniyi’s condition, have rallied behind the club and turned their ire toward Neville. Many took to social media to call for his removal from Sky Sports, with some demanding he be banned from the City Ground altogether. One supporter wrote, “Gary Neville should tender his resignation,” while others accused him of “puppeting hatred” instead of responsibly reporting the facts.
As Awoniyi continues his recovery, the incident has not only highlighted the dangers of snap media commentary but has also ignited a fierce debate about the responsibility of pundits in shaping public perception.
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