Gary Neville's eco home plans revealed

Call me prejudiced but I don't usually associate footballers with green issues. And with all respect to Gary, who I've heard is a lovely bloke, he is one of the least likely Premiership footballers I would have thought would be so environmentally friendly. Aren't they all supposed to be driving around in Ferraris when they are not getting in their 4x4s to escape to the country?

So it was something of a shock - albeit a pleasant one - to discover in the paper this morning that not only does Gary drive to the training ground in a hybrid Toyota Prius (yes honestly) he's also submitted plans to Bolton Council for an eco-home in the grounds of his £8 million estate.

Not only that, but the eco-home is a radical 'underground bunker' design that has been likened by critics to the Teletubbies home. Personally I think it looks fantastic with its petal structure. Certainly it is very discreet unlike some footballers' homes I can think of.

Apparently the structure is so advanced the government wants to use the scheme as a benchmark for all future zero-carbon developments. What's more, the Man United captain has already impressed planning chiefs with in-depth knowledge of issues and sustainable technology. Good on you Gary. Whatever next? David Beckham buys all of his clothes at Oxfam or Wayne Rooney to open a nature reserve.

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