Gary Neville's Salford City endured a night to forget as they were thrashed 4-0 by Crawley Town in a humiliating EFL League Two clash. The heavy defeat left fans and critics alike mocking the former Manchester United defender, who co-owns the club alongside his Class of '92 teammates.
The Ammies, who have struggled for consistency this season, were completely outplayed at the Broadfield Stadium. Crawley's dominant performance piled more pressure on Neville and the Salford hierarchy, with social media quickly erupting in jokes at their expense.
Social Media Reacts to Salford's Collapse
Football fans wasted no time in trolling Neville after the embarrassing result. One user quipped: 'Gary Neville giving defensive masterclasses... just not to his own team!', while another added: 'Maybe Neville should come out of retirement - Salford clearly need him!'
The defeat leaves Salford languishing in mid-table, far from their promotion ambitions. With Neville regularly vocal about football matters on Sky Sports, critics were quick to highlight the irony of his punditry success contrasting with Salford's struggles.
What Next for Neville's Salford Project?
This heavy loss raises fresh questions about Salford's direction under their famous ownership group. Despite significant investment since the Class of '92 takeover in 2014, the club has yet to establish itself in the higher divisions.
As the memes continue to circulate online, Neville and his fellow owners face mounting pressure to turn things around. With crucial fixtures approaching, Salford must quickly regroup to salvage their season and silence the growing chorus of critics.
