Why Gary Neville is Less Visible on Sky Sports

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been making fewer appearances on Sky Sports this season. Fans may be wondering where he is. Well, he's taken on some new duties across the pond in the United States. Since joining Sky Sports in 2011, Neville has been a regular face on their Premier League broadcasts. But this season, he's been noticeably absent. Why? He's been busy with NBC Sports in the US. Last August, it was announced that Neville would be working more with NBC Sports as a "special contributor. " This is part of a closer collaboration between NBC and Sky, both of which are under the Comcast Corporation umbrella. So, Neville is spending more time in the US, appearing on American broadcasts of Premier League games. He's also set to visit NBC's New York studios at least four times this season, with two trips planned before Christmas.

Don't worry, UK fans. Neville hasn't completely left Sky Sports. He'll still be appearing on Sky's Friday Night Football and Super Sunday shows. But he's handed over the Monday Night Football reigns to Jamie Carragher. This shift started last season. Neville mentioned on an episode of The Overlap US that his role with NBC involves more set-piece analysis, unlike his previous role on Monday Night Football in the UK. Sky Sports' Premier League viewership increased by 4% during the 2023/24 season, setting a new record. This growth might have something to do with the changing dynamics of sports broadcasting. With Neville's expertise now reaching American audiences, the Premier League could gain even more traction overseas.

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