Gary Neville to play bass guitar for The Reytons at Dublin and Belfast shows

Former Manchester United and England footballer Gary Neville is set to join indie band The Reytons for their Dublin and Belfast headliners next March.

In a shock emergency signing, the decorated defender has been called up following an apparent injury to bassist Lee Holland.

Originally hailing from from Rotherham, the four-piece will performing at Belfast's Limelight and Dublin's The Academy on February 28 and March 1, 2025.

They Reytons enjoyed a no.1 album with their 2023 LP What’s Rock and Roll? and narrowly missed out on another chart-topper with Ballad of a Bystander in January.

REYTONS BACK ON TOUR!!!!

Gary Neville joins The Reytons??? We're right back at it in February with some huge shows across the country!! Early access tickets available on Wednesday for everyone who pre-orders the 'Clifton Park' live album!!! General sale, 10am Friday...… pic.twitter.com/M3qT9RiJ3U

— THE REYTONS (@TheReytons) September 16, 2024

Gary Neville is among the most decorated English footballers of all time, having won a total of 20 trophies, including eight Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League titles under manager Alex Ferguson. He made his international debut for England in 1995, where he remained as first-choice in his position for 10 years, becoming his country's most-capped right-back of all time with 85 international appearances.

With expectations of high demand, the band are offering exclusive pre-sale to all who pre-order their latest live album.

General tickets go on sale this Friday, September 20. For more information, visit The Reytons' website.