Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes Manchester United have the 'opportunity' to build a 'state of the art' stadium that could house up to 100,000 supporters.
29.02.2024 - 20:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Manchester United star-turned businessman Gary Neville is becoming a familiar face to fans of the BBC's Dragons' Den. He made his debut appearance on the show in January and returns tonight (February 29), with more entrepreneurs hoping to persuade the panel of business gurus to invest in their ideas.
The latest bunch of hopefuls include a dog lover with an innovative take on dog treats, an eco-conscious entrepreneur who wants to conquer the drinks industry, a tech business that helps families living with dementia manage their spending and a couple who want to bring sports recovery to the masses.
Ahead of his first show, Gary teased that fans would have to "wait and see" if he made any investments. Viewers saw him put in offers for three out of four business ideas pitched to the panel – two being accepted as joint ventures with other Dragons.
One investment was a personal cinema idea in the hope of turning the concept into affordable housing. Manchester-based entrepreneur Liam Browne also piqued his interest with his cocoa business, Full Power Cocoa, asking for £50,000 for a 5% share.
Read on to find out all about Gary's life and career.
Gary was born in Bury on February 18, 1975 to parents Neville Neville and Jill Neville - meaning he's just celebrated his 49th birthday. His brother Phil played alongside him at Manchester United and sister Tracey is a retired international netball player.
He went to Elton High School in Bury and went straight into life as an apprentice for Manchester United. In a talk to Bury College students, he said one of the proudest moments of his life was being picked up from school by his dad and being told the good news.
He once said: "My dad actually drove to my school and told them: "I
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