Gary Neville was taken off commentary duty during Man City's 2012 title-winning game

Man United legend Gary Neville revealed why he wasn't allowed to commentate on final day of 2011-12 season when Man City were crowned Premier League champions through a Sergio Aguero goal late in injury time. Gary Neville retired from professional football in 2011 enjoying a trophy-laden two decades at Old Trafford. commentary team felt that game on final day of season would be 'too emotional'  for eight-time Premier League winner as Gary Neville hung up his boots only 12 months prior to dramatic climax at end of  season.

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Gary Neville commentary omission during Man City 2012 title win

Soon after Gary Neville retired from football, two-time UCL winner moved into Sky Sports commentary team. Although Englishman's narration in  commentary box was proactive throughout campaign, Sky Sports decided to abandon Gary Neville commentary for final day of 2011-12 season when Man City snatched title from Man United's clutches. TV bosses felt local Manchester boy Gary Neville would be overwhelmed by occasion of two Manchester clubs scrapping for title. More than eight years on, by his own admission, Neville felt it was right call. 

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Gary Neville commentary omission: Sergio Aguero goal

Sky Sports pundit revealed that he was intentionally taken off commentary duties but remained in studio for Man City 2012 title celebrations. Neville recalled moment when Man United had won ir game and were on course to be crowned champions of England. However, injury-time goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero meant that Man City won ir first top-flight title in 44 years. Following Sergio Aguero goal, Etihad was sent into a frenzy and 45-year-old Neville explained he had never seen 'carn and celebrations' like that before in his life comparing scenes to his 1999 UCL win with Man United. 

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