Gary Neville made several critical comments about Nottingham Forest and its owner Evangelos Marinakis in 2025. He described the owner's behavior as "scandalous" especially after Marinakis confronted Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch following a draw with Leicester City, suggesting Nuno should "negotiate his exit." Neville was so outspoken that Nottingham Forest banned him from attending or commentating on their final Premier League game of the 2024-25 season against Chelsea at their home stadium, the City Ground. Neville called the club's decision "disappointing" and unusual in his 14 years of punditry. His criticisms extended to calling the club's behavior "petulant" and "embarrassing," notably labeling them as behaving like a "mafia gang" after disputes involving officiating and public statements made by the club. The tensions culminated in a legal dispute where Forest sent a legal letter to Sky Sports regarding Neville's comments. Despite this, Neville also praised Forest players like Nikola Milenkovic, calling him the signing of the season and highlighting how the club's style suited the player well. Overall, Neville's commentary has been a mix of strong criticism mainly aimed at the club's management and owner, combined with recognition of individual player performances.