Published : 06 Sep 2026, 03:13 AM
Updated : 16 Sep 2026, 11:47 AM
Football pundit Gary Neville was mocked on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football for wearing wide-legged trousers, but he may actually be ahead of a growing menswear trend.
A producer played Madness's "Baggy Trousers" as fellow pundit Jamie Carragher teased Neville over his chino-style, wider-legged black slacks, comparing him to 1970s footballer Frank Worthington, known for his flamboyant off-pitch style.
"I went shopping in London," Neville recalled. "This guy styled me. I think they're pretty cool, you know." He predicted Carragher would soon be wearing a pair himself.
Wider silhouettes are increasingly dominating menswear, with retailers including Cos, Next and Marks & Spencer seeing strong sales of wider-fitting trousers, The Guardian attested.
Esquire site director Nick Pope said what Neville wore reflected a relaxed 1990s-style fit updated for today, similar to trousers worn by A$AP Rocky at June's Tribeca festival.
The Guardian also noted that the silhouette featured heavily at autumn/winter 2026-27 menswear shows from Dior, Prada and Saint Laurent, and has been spotted on the red carpet on figures such as Connor Storrie and Joe Alwyn.
Pope added that punditry was becoming more "fashion forward," with pundits increasingly wearing knitted polos and chinos, albeit still fairly tonal and sensible.
Paul Monks, who styles Sky Sports pundits including those on Monday Night Football, said the wardrobe choices aim to reflect a broader shift in everyday menswear.
"The way people dress generally has become more relaxed," he said. "You see far fewer men wearing suits day to day now, so it wouldn't make sense for television to become more stiff or overly formal."
The Guardian reported that pundits, alongside footballers such as Jude Bellingham and managers like Pep Guardiola, are increasingly shaping everyday style.
Stylist Corina Gaffey said Neville, who has a clothing line with Hawes & Curtis, appeared genuinely engaged with fashion, describing him as "receptive to switching up his on-screen style, trying different brands, silhouettes and cuts."
Pope predicted more crossover between football and fashion in future. "I think we're going to see more pundits with their own lines," he said.
