Dragon’s Den contestant trolls Gary Neville as Man Utd legend shocks Deborah Meaden on debut

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Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville made his debut on the television show Dragon’s Den and faced criticism from fellow contestant Billy Childs for his punditry skills.

Neville wows Meaden with business knowledge

Neville impressed fellow Dragon Deborah Meaden with his entrepreneurial knowledge, receiving praise for his understanding of business and entrepreneurship.

Childs delivers cheeky jibe at Neville

Contestant Billy Childs, a former professional footballer, opened his pitch with a withering verdict on Neville’s punditry skills, expressing excitement about Neville being a Dragon and making a cheeky remark about his punditry.

Neville skeptical of Childs’ business

Despite liking the idea of Childs’ business, Neville was skeptical about the financial motives of players who give their boots away, snubbing Childs’ plea for help with his business.

Meaden praises Neville’s business acumen

Deborah Meaden praised Neville for his “really good business brain” and expressed her admiration for his performance as a Dragon on the show.

Bartlett takes a dig at Neville

Despite Meaden’s praise, Dragon Steven Bartlett couldn’t resist taking a dig at Neville as contestant Childs was preparing to exit the show, referencing Neville’s football career and punditry skills.