Just when you think it can’t get any weirder, Manchester United Captain Gary Neville planned to build a zero carbon underground property. Infamous footballer and environmentalist Gary wanted to build his new family home on green belt land which meant he must prove that his eccentric design was ‘ outstanding and ground breaking’ in order for the work to be permitted! With his elaborate plans for solar panels, a wind turbine and a ground source heat pump it is no wonder his teammates compared his proposal to the Teletubbies underground home!  

The footballers hopes were quashed by Bolton council members who rejected the plan for his 8,000 sq ft property despite its environmental benefits and innovative design.  Gary was met by angry protestors donning placards at the meeting in Bolton who claimed the structures ‘environmental attributes had been exaggerated.’