Jamie Carragher throws support behind rival Gary Neville in Gary Lineker row over Man Utd flops’ ‘tone deaf global tour’

JAMIE CARRAGHER has sided with Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville in his row with Gary Lineker.

Neville slammed Man Utd's stars as 'tone deaf' for their activities this week despite their worrying form.

The ex-Red Devils right-back said players never used to be seen out after even a draw at home 'let alone getting knocked out of Europe'.

Neville's tweet read: "I remember a time when United players, managers, executives wouldn’t be seen in their local Italian after a draw at home let alone getting knocked out of Europe.

"This last week we’ve seen a global tour of F1, Concerts, Cricket and UFC events. This lot are Tone Deaf!"

But former Spurs and England striker Lineker disagreed, saying: "True, they were mostly busy getting hammered down the pub without everyone being on social media to spy on them."

The debate raged on with Neville hitting back: "Not sure the spy needs to work too hard at test matches, F1, boxing and UFC."

And BBC host Lineker said: "Do you really think that’s a problem? Going to watch other sports has always been a thing. A positive thing at that."

And Sky pundit Neville responded: "Would you not adjust your plans if you had suffered a bad defeat as a player to maybe lie low?"

To which Lineker asked: "Never. Ever. Why would you?"

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But ex-Liverpool defender Carragher replied to Lineker on Tuesday morning in defence of his Sky colleague Neville.

Carragher tweeted: "Because you’re that disappointed with a result or your own performance that you can’t face people.

"You couldn’t enjoy yourself as you can’t get the game out of your head.

"I can’t believe you’ve never felt like that or changed your plans for a night out."

Neville slammed United's owners, manager and players as 'tone deaf' for going on a 'global tour' following the Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid.

And after receiving criticism for their on-pitch performances this campaign, matters off it are also subject to much disapproval.

After crashing out of the Champions League interim boss Ralf Rangnick headed to Barbados to watch cricket, while Marcus Rashford headed to Dubai and met pro boxer Regis Prograis.

Co-owner Avram Glazer was also spotted queuing for a kebab at Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix after heading to Dubai to talk cricket.

United's premature exit from the FA Cup in January combined with this week's international break means the club have no game until April 2.

And after receiving criticism for their on-pitch performances this campaign, matters off it are also subject to much disapproval.