Football fans have been pondering Gary Neville's absence from Monday Night Football with Sky Sports, with the pundit nowhere to be seen since his appearance in mid-August - and now, Mirror Football understands his reasons

Gary Neville has been a notable absentee from Monday Night Football in recent months with the pundit and former Man United star gradually making a significant changes to his role for Sky Sports

Gary Neville has not appeared on Monday Night Football since August, with his absence now attributed to a significant career change for the former Man United captain

Gary Neville has been a permanent fixture on Monday Night Football since 2011 but has been absent in recent months, and it has now come to light that he is stepping back from his hosting duties

Gary Neville has been a regular pundit and presenter for Sky Sports ever since retiring from football in 2011, but he has taken a step back from his Monday Night Football duties

Gary Neville has not appeared on Monday Night Football since August and the former Manchester United and England star has been taking a further step back from his role

Gary Neville has been a permanent fixture on Monday Night Football since 2011 but has been absent in recent months, and it has now come to light that he is stepping back from his hosting duties

Gary Neville is one of the most respected voices in football, with his insights on the game always compelling viewing - and he's been a busy man this year

Gary Neville has not appeared on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football since mid-August, as Jamie Carragher has taken the lead role in his absence - and it has since come to light that he has stepped away from the programme