Gary Neville has praised the Leeds United fans who showed up to Elland Road on Monday evening to protest against the European Super League on Sky Sports.
Leeds fans were among the first to public show their disdain for the breakaway league.
The Elland Road faithful booed Liverpool players’ arrival and held banners in protest.
It all has culminated in a dramatic evening last night, where every English club has pulled out of the new concept.
And Neville feels that the time for change has now come in English football over ownership rules, after protests from Leeds, Liverpool and Chelsea fans.
“We have to work hard together to make sure ownership rules are changed,” he said.
“That we have a system whereby this cannot happen, whether that is government intervention, an independent regulator or a fan own club rule. Whatever it is. We have to make sure it is the catalyst for change.
“The people have spoken. We were on the brink of anarchy if this continued. The Chelsea fans that turned out tonight. The Leeds fans and Liverpool fans who turned up last night. The social media presence.
“These six owners and the other ones in Europe have misread this situation badly. We are in the midst of a pandemic. We have been looked in for eight months. We’re not in a decent place and they have tried to run away with the crown jewels while everyone is down.
“I can’t wait for next season. I can’t wait for fans to be back in the stadium. Because there has to be a concerted, organised, mobilised effort to change football in his country.”
Leeds themselves have experienced poor ownership in the past, but with Andrea Radrizzani at the helm they can consider themselves fortunate.
Leeds have been one of the most vociferous teams in standing against the Super League, with all their players wearing t-shirts protesting it before their game on Monday.
The focus of all clubs can now return to Premier League matters, with Leeds facing a game against Manchester United on Sunday.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
