Gary Neville appeared furious after Everton defender was spotted laughing and smiling moments after Tottenham Hotspur secured Premier League survival on the final day of the season.
Spurs narrowly avoided relegation with a tense 1-0 victory in North London thanks to João Palhinha’s first-half strike, a result which ultimately condemned West Ham United to the Championship despite their own win over Leeds United.

The pressure inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was unbearable throughout the afternoon, with players collapsing to the turf in relief after the final whistle confirmed survival for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
But it was Everton defender O’Brien who quickly became the centre of attention online after television cameras appeared to catch him smiling and exchanging jokes with Spurs players moments after the game had ended.
Neville, speaking during the post-match coverage, reportedly blasted the reaction and questioned the mentality shown after such a huge occasion. The former Manchester United captain made it clear he was unimpressed by the scenes, insisting players should understand how much matches like this mean to supporters at both ends of the table.
Everton’s performance also came under criticism after the Toffees managed just one shot on target during the match despite Tottenham entering the game under enormous pressure.
For Tottenham, survival sparked emotional celebrations.
For O’Brien, however, the cameras captured a moment many fans will not forget anytime soon.