Neville Critiques Bassey After Penalty Fiasco…
Gary Neville wasn’t too kind to Calvin Bassey after he yanked Mason Mount down as if he was testing his strength for a circus act with Manchester United and Fulham’s match turning comical. The game began with Manchester United’s frantic attack like a squirrel in a peanut factory, though Fulham grew into the game before the Video Assistant Referee invited everyone over to watch Bassey’s spontaneous wrestling move. Neville noted a Premier League briefing warned against such tactics, but it seems Bassey took it as a personal challenge – “It’s just ridiculous really,” he said in bewilderment.
The saga didn’t end there as captain Bruno Fernandes embarked on a quest to send the ball not into the goal, but potentially into orbit, missing his penalty in what was likely an attempt to amuse astronauts with his football skills. Despite the opportunities, both teams hit halftime with nothing on the scoreboard. So while they amused with non-goal antics, fans can find solace in more sensible discussions by joining The Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group for the best coverage, or follow their Manchester is Red podcast, featuring expert banter available everywhere podcasts play.
