Tongo
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True, but Valencia were owned by the same guy who bought into Salford when he was appointed. So its all a bit embarrassing and you feel for the Valencia fans.
Gary Neville
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True, but Valencia were owned by the same guy who bought into Salford when he was appointed. So its all a bit embarrassing and you feel for the Valencia fans.
sawtooth
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Well done Gary Neville last night, not the most convincing win against a side lower than them in the table, but a win is a win.
Somebody made a comment on BBC last night about Neville and Fergie, how the latter was possibly one game away from being sacked all those years ago. Then look what happened.
Somebody made a comment on BBC last night about Neville and Fergie, how the latter was possibly one game away from being sacked all those years ago. Then look what happened.
Golfmmad
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Yes, it's a well done Gary from me too!
I think it's a bit of a myth about Ferguson being one game away from being sacked.
Martin Edwards, the then Chairman, and Bobby Charlton believed in Ferguson and could see what he was trying to do. As in getting rid of dead wood, the drinking culture and, the most important, developing the youth and providing a structure. Not forgetting gathering together a network of scouts, which were the best in the business at the time.
They could see Fergies vision, if plenty of others could not!
HomerJSimpson
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Pleased to see Neville get that win. I think he'll make a good manager and hopefully the team will play with more confidence now and he can get them climbing the table. I suppose it's too late for a charge towards a Europa spot
Golfmmad
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Ever the optimist eh Homer?
Nice to see the team win and hopefully they will move on up!
:thup:
HomerJSimpson
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I don't think they will get anywhere near Europa league but I guess you have to have targets. I think 8th or 9th is the best they'll achieve
Golfmmad
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bernix
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hope he will be sacked on Friday :whoo:
Grogger
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I don't get this Gary Neville love in. The blokes a rat.
Obviously I want English managers to succeed but not this clown.
Obviously I want English managers to succeed but not this clown.
sawtooth
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I used to think like that when he was a player, he was a despicable little scroat with the Utd shirt on.
HomerJSimpson
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I disagree. A player who was passionate for his team, including England and an under rated player imo
Golfmmad
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Exactly Homer, I can't understand the hatred for Gary Neville, or any other player for that matter. Especially someone who eats lives and breathes football and is trying to do good for the game.
sawtooth
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3 wins on the bounce now for Neville's Valencia.
He was a good defender in his time and he talked a good defensive game as a pundit so you would expect his teams not to give away too many goals. Conceded 2 in last 3 games so it does look like he is making some steady progress.
He was a good defender in his time and he talked a good defensive game as a pundit so you would expect his teams not to give away too many goals. Conceded 2 in last 3 games so it does look like he is making some steady progress.
Golfmmad
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I know it's still early days but it seems he's getting them to play - his way!
Hope it continues.
:thup:
HomerJSimpson
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Was always going to be tough with the language, style, methods and the team he inherited so glad to see some progress at last and I hope he continues to do well
Dan2501
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Also inherited rudimentary coaching methods. None of the Coaches used a tablet or any technology as part of their coaching, was all pen and paper. One of the first things Neville did was buy a load of iPads and install high-angle cameras to film their training. This then allowed them to analyse their training in a visual manner rather than having to try and overcome the language barrier. Neville has done a superb job trying to turn them round, results were always going to come they weren't playing bad football, and I'm delighted to see the hard work paying off with a few good results recently. Hope it continues.
Golfmmad
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sawtooth
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I realise Neville isn't everyone's cup of tea but another convincing win tonight.
This competition is getting a bit more interesting.
This competition is getting a bit more interesting.
HomerJSimpson
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Agreed although I think Rapid were one of the poorest sides left in the draw. Still you can only beat what's in front of you and it will do much for their confidence. I hope Neville gets money to spend and can start to mound his own side for next season
sawtooth
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True. Must tougher task ahead with Bilbao in the next round. If he can pull it off and Man U manage to beat Liverpool then who knows , he might face his old team.
Now that would be fascinating.
