Neville brands United's second-half display 'worst 15 minutes I've ever seen' after Fulham own goal

Gary Neville delivered a scathing verdict on Manchester United after Fulham took the lead at Craven Cottage, condemning a 15-minute spell following half-time as the worst he has ever witnessed from the club.

“I’ve watched Manchester United since the age of five and that’s the worst 15 minutes I’ve ever seen them play,” the former United captain said. “Absolutely pathetic. They have walked for 15 minutes and you get what you deserve in a football match.”

Fulham capitalised on United’s lethargic restart, opening the scoring through a bizarre own goal that summed up the visitors’ second-half capitulation. Neville, watching on, did not soften his language or search for mitigating circumstances.

The outburst underlines the mounting pressure on United as they continue to struggle for consistency in the Premier League. A side that has already endured a turbulent season found themselves undone not by a moment of individual brilliance from the opposition, but by their own passive, disorganised defending in the opening exchanges after the break.

Neville’s comments carry particular weight given his lifelong connection to the club. His willingness to use language as strong as “pathetic” in a public broadcast setting reflects how far short of acceptable standards he believes this performance fell.