Gary Neville’s Dragons’ Den Debut Leaves Some Questioning His Workload
Gary Neville Joins Dragons’ Den as Guest Dragon
Manchester United legend Gary Neville made his highly anticipated debut on the BBC show Dragons’ Den. He joined the panel of famous entrepreneurs, including Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, and Steven Bartlett.
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A Football Enthusiast Seeks Investment
The episode featured a 27-year-old football enthusiast pitching his business idea in hopes of securing a £100,000 investment and offering a 10% share of his company to the dragons.
No Interest from Neville or the Other Dragons
Despite tugging at Neville’s heartstrings, neither he nor the other dragons expressed interest in investing in the football enthusiast’s business.
Neville Invests in Cosy Cinema Rental Concept
However, Neville did invest in a Cosy Cinema rental concept alongside fellow dragon Touker Suleyman. The concept allows people to watch movies in a large container with a giant TV screen.
Neville’s Multifaceted Career
Aside from his regular punditry with Sky Sports, Neville is involved in various ventures. He is the owner of Salford City, runs a university and a media business, and is actively engaged in construction activities in the Greater Manchester area.
Concerns Over Neville’s Workload
Neville has acknowledged that he works at full throttle, even to the point of it affecting his health. He recently experienced a health scare during Euro 2020, which he attributed to his high workload.
During an episode of his Stick to Football podcast, Neville shared footage of a rash in his eye that had been bothering him for ten weeks. Former teammate Roy Keane, known for his straightforward nature, warned Neville about his excessive work rate.
Keane stated, “I know what it is. It’s stress 100 per cent, you’re working too hard. Gary, you are working too hard. Your body is telling you something… you always have something.”
Arsenal legend Ian Wright also chimed in, expressing concern for Neville’s well-being. He said, “What are you doing? It’s coming out because your body is saying, ‘I’ve got to get this out, I don’t feel right.'”
Neville’s Response to Concerns
Neville attempted to reassure Keane and Wright that he has his workload under control. He mentioned that he relaxes after 7pm and is in bed by 9:30pm, only to wake up at 6am and start the cycle again.
Keane responded, “Gary, listen to this. I swear, slow down. You’ve got a wife and children, all the money in the bank…”
Jamie Carragher added humorously, “They’re telling him to hurry up!”
Fans Thankful for Keane’s Advice
Many fans expressed gratitude towards Keane for his advice and concern for Neville’s well-being. They appreciated seeing a different side of Keane, known for his intensity on the pitch.
One fan commented, “Gary Neville will genuinely never get better advice than this from Roy Keane.”
Another fan said, “Week in week out we see Roy Keane being funny and intimidating in equal measure. A side of Keane that we seldom see is his loving side. Magnificent advice here from Keano to his friend Gary Neville.”
It remains to be seen if Neville will take Keane’s advice to heart and make changes to his hectic schedule.