Gary Neville has once again drawn comparisons between Newcastle United under Mike Ashley and the current Everton situation. The former Manchester United defender has placed his sympathy on record for former Toffees boss Frank Lampard, who was sacked by the Blues on Monday afternoon.
The Sky Sports pundit has likened the 'disconnect' between supporters and owners at Goodison Park, to that of Ashley's tenure at St. James' Park. Newcastle supporters made their feelings clear about the former owner, who eventually sold the club in October 2021.
When asked about his first reaction to Lampard's sacking, Neville told Monday Night Football: "I think disappointment. It reminds me of Mike Ashley’s time at Newcastle.
