Gary Neville has been at the forefront of football for over 30 years, witnessing the sport at all levels – as a player, coach, pundit and owner. Above all, he is a fan. Shocked by the state of the game, Gary sets out to find out how we got into this mess, who is to blame, and what we can do about it.
The People’s Game is Gary’s vision for a better future. Drawing on interviews with those at the epicenter of sport’s biggest issues – from the role of ownership, to the lack of funding in league football, to the rise of racism, ownership models and the future of women’s football – he explains how football has sleepwalked. in this mess and offers a new way forward. With stories from his own playing career, as well as insight into some of the biggest footballing decisions in recent history, here’s a comprehensive look at today’s game.
This is a passionate, personal and critical account of how football lost its soul and what we can do to get it back.