Sir Alex Ferguson has sung the praises of Gary Neville in light of his retirement.
“Gary was the best English right back of his generation,” said Ferguson. “He is an example to any young professional; hard-working, loyal and intelligent. As a United fan born and bred, his fantastic career at Old Trafford has cemented his place in the affection of the club’s supporters everywhere. His impact on the club in general has been huge; his presence in the dressing room and leadership qualities have been an asset to me as a manager. All the young players who have sought his advice on many matters, particularly on contract issues owe him a great debt. As a young boy he had the will and determination to succeed as a footballer and that character remained with him throughout his career. That’s the legacy he leaves every young player at Manchester United.”
Man Utd News 24/7
First! :L
why are so many people concerned about whoever makes the first comment on a post, its fucking retarded.
anyways, going to miss nev
he wasnt offering too much on the pitch, but im sure his presence in the dressing room was extremely beneficial
Methinks SAF will miss Rednev ….
4th
My heart is torn apart by this news. Gary Neville is a Red…
very close to closing a chapter in our great clubs long history. Fingers X’d we don’t lose the the ninja to the rigours of age this season too.
In a way I’m glad he has come to this decision, it was painful to watch such a loyal and consistent performer struggle in the last few games he played.
We’ll miss him but life goes on………..
…….. but I bet he still hates scousers!
@BloodRed
What he said.
Anyhow it was always coming. Put in some great performances over the years and has won loads. Defenders don’t get as much appreciation or coverage as attacking players do but we all know the contribution Red Nev has made to United and also at winding up all the opposing fans up and down the country. Your celebration in front of the Rat Munchers at Old Trafford when Rio headed in that winner in stoppage time will never be forgotton.
Hopefully he stays around the club for the younger players.
still remember his celebration on the goal scored against scousers…that was epic
Having Gary in your corner is like having a third fist to punch with.
His DNA spells M a n c h e s t e r U n i t e d .
He will be assisting, cajoling, driving and leading us to Silverware for decades to come.
Only possible at Manchester United, where Glory calls home.
I have been honored to watch a player spend a whole carrier on such a high level, in our club. Best of luck, Gary!
Hero, Nev to me was a leader of the RED ARMY, we love you Nev.
http://www.hdfootballwallpaper.com/gary_neville.html
LEGEND – end of.
Almost in tears. True Legend of the Game and for us. Will be sorely missed because, like Harry said, They just don’t make em like they used to. You can see that in his pulse, his blood and deep in his DNA, the letters MUFC are ingrained and no matter what happens, he will be ours forever.
Of course, the road is not over, there is still the little question of his management courses to be completed and him returning in some form of managerial capacity for us. So, GNev will remain a Devil Forever. BTW, the celebration against the Scousers was pure gold. No scouser would’ve celebrated their goal like that, and that will always be the difference between them and us.
Also, in a way, this is good news. There is no more speculation and some shithead fans cannot comment on the legend’s performances comparing them to a much younger Rafael. Neville would’ve discussed this decision with SAF a lot before announcing it. And SAF would’ve thought about GNev’s future at the club before letting him make the call.
Long live Gary Neville and long live Manchester United.
Guess who is going to become the next Reserve team manager? ….
There Will Neville Be Another
http://www.theunitedreligion.com/2011/02/there-will-neville-be-another.html
It’s sad to see the careers of Fergie’s Fledglings coming to an end..
BloodRed – agreed.
Guys, can you stop the stupid “first” comments?
Gary Neville is a red, is a red, is a red!
Gary Neville is a red in he hates scousers!
We knew this day wud come, n a sad day it is
all the best to u nev! Thank u
I wonder why Gary Neville was named yesterday in the end-of-window revised 25 man squad for the Premier League. Surely not a case of Sir Alex and Gary getting wires crossed.
Is it a masterstroke that allows us to add later to the squad? An option that could have helped us last season, with our Striker shortage.
What next? Managing United Reserves hopefully. I’d love him to stay at the club in any capacity.
Defiance is not given
Defiance is laid upon the shoulder of giants that we stand upon – and those shoulders are the ones that carry us and keep us going.
In one week two of our giants have called time. One giant continues to take us to our destiny, the other stops knowing that we know he cannot carry on no more.
I have nothing more to say than to say that Gary Neville became a part of United folklore and we will never forget.
Gary Neville – Inspirational, role model, Captain, Red Blooded, the devil incarnate, fiery…words to describe our new inductee to the United Legends Hall of Fame
@Red Devil Canuck
@Bloodred
Easily annoyed are you?
It’s juvenile but who cares?
Do you complain about insignificant things in real life as well?
You must get invited to all the best parties mate.
About 30th probably.
GET IN!
Simply a legend!
Maybe should have gone a bit sooner Neville just so we didn’t have to watch you getting skinned by players who wouldn’t have got a kick in when you were at your peak.
It was like watching Tyson getting knocked out by Brian McBride.
We will remember you for the glory years.
SOLID.
People should stop complaining about people posting first comment……………..it shows how much people love RoM with this little side competition
Close to tears? He’s retiring lads, he’s not dead lol. Nice words from the manager. RedNev legend
@Berbatunday
agreed
Fergie inspirational as always,been reading some of his comments in Redcafe,brilliant,
humility he said is very important,hope the guys coming in here remember that.
Gary will be at Manutd ,he is Fergies trusted man,surely he a lot more to give in a different role.
Adel Tarabtt ,so Warnock confirms Manutd came to see him play and did not like Adels tantrum.
Interesting!
A young fullback called Traore claims instead of a 2 week trial at Carrington he stayed for 1 month and Fergie was trying to sign him but the paperwork was a problem so he went to france.
Interesting!
So cesar of inter , being mentioned , anyone here thinks he cud be it?
Thank you Gary!
OT: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/874912/chelsea-and-manchester-united-could-meet-twice-in-days?cc=5901
Red Devil Canuck …… Canadiian ?
oh and not …..1st……
Titanium Vidic……classic … 30th……GET IN……
just what I shouted last night when Vida drove the third in….!!
Firsty!
RED NEV on the training ground! CONGRATS ON A Fantastic Career
@ Vidic Is Titanium
its just stupid/ immature to comment “first” or “second” on a post that pays tribute to the retirement of on our longest serving players, with no other input than to simply say, first or second.
and what are you on about parties for you tool
Legengary Neville!
Haha looks like I caused a bit of a stir :L
ha
I just always saw other people do it so I said I’d join in
Ten four Gary, you counted! Number One!
Well I’ve already paid my tribute:
http://ryandunny.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/gary-neville-retires/
Ryandunny’s posts are numbered!
cmon ben foster, city up 0-1 already at birmingham…..
@ smartalex lol your username is accurate
Gary Neville: what a wonderful, wonderful player. Love him to bits.
This has really hit home that nothing in the game last forever.
http://www.fivecantonas.com/gary-neville-announces-immediate-retirement-from-football/
I remember Gary starting out, and to have seen his entire career makes me feel very, very old.
All the best Gary!
This is the start of the end of an era. It won’t be long till scholes and Giggs go too.
@smartalex
Ya I don’t I will last long here…. anyway probably wasn’t the best post to do it on!
Hope Gary becomes reserve team manager…whip um into shape!
Also is that Gary will be retiring at the end of the season or is it at the end of season?
I would love if we had the title won and he played at blackpool and was allowed to lift the trophy the high.
ya i don’t think**
Evening SA….. I,m firsty too…. going for a drink. Cheek of some people…..
coming on here and trying to have some fun …….
Just fancy that ….you get home from a hard days graft to find a virgin ROM post and you think….YES I can take its cherry…..
only to find people get annoyed with you just for that simple pleasure….. taking a virgins cherry….
Almost had me in tears they did….I am virtually inconsolable…..
well either that or I don’t give a fuck….one or the other lol
rednev is rumoured to be have been offered Tthe pundits chair on SKY SPORTS. hope he takes it as it will be change not to have an ABU in there.
tonybee
haha jesus christt man, talk some shite like
Costa’s where are you mate….missing your stats….
Is there any Irish people on this site. Because the guy who asked me to write a piece for his Utd book has been looking for other irish people as well to contribute…anyone interested?
He might have retired from football, but he’ll always hate scousers. The man is a hero.
It’s been a pleasure and privilege to witness Gary’s great career from youth team centre half to regular England rightback. His tackling, positional sense and above all his absolute determination in every game to win the game for United and us the fans earn him total respect. Is there anything better than a Mancunian making it to the very top i.e. playing for United? Well done Gary, heartfelt thanks and I hope you stay at United in a coaching or other capacity. Good luck son.
Bloodred@ as Head of Religious Affairs on KRAP TV (retired) and well known for talking shite thank you for your comments …..
and as for taking The LORDS NAME IN VAIN… Shame on you
A serious site for serious people. Seriously.
or
Bite that Cherry! EEh HA! Virginal juices overflowing, golden chalice raised high!
S U M M I T….M Y….C O M M E N T
Words can not express what is Gary Neville to Manchester United and vice versa. The most loyal footballer ever to grace the Earth. Without a doubt the one half of the elite group called ” England’s Best Right Back “, sharing that privilege with Duncan Edwards , who is the other half.
QUINTESSENTIAL !
IRREPLACEABLE !
UNIQUE !
LOYAL !
RED !
LEGEND !
Drowning myself in tears and sorrow, still in denial and hoping that all this is just a nightmare that will never come true. But, even though I still can’t believe it, I am shocked and in awe, even though I wish he waited to retire together with Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs, or at least at the end of this season just to pick up the record-breaking 19th trophy, to be the one to show our title to the whole wide world, we all have to respect his decision.
Already dreaming of Gary Neville being given a coaching job instantly, with immediate effect !!!!!!
My personal Hero, and my most favourite player ever,
GARY NEVILLE
I love you !!!!!!
I wish You all the best in life, SIR GARY NEVILLE !!!!!!
City 1 1
go go zigic !!!
Gary Neville=Forever red. A little bit of the club’s spirit has been lost today. I hope the dressing room maintains its desire without him, Giggs and Scholes when they go.
hahahaa sweeeet lads.
ps @ ryandunny, im irish
@BloodRed
Would you be interested in like writing a piece…. like your first match…favourite player…why United?
2 1 City
cool man, i could do that!
link me to were ever you want me to post it or send it to
5 cheers for Gary Neville,
hip hip…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0GgaTWPeWk&feature=feedlik
True passion!
@BloodRed…
Brilliant news…
Send it to ryandonovan16@hotmail.com and I’ll send it to your man writing it!
Include your name and age on it as well!
Can’t take this…
Prozac?
RedNev should hold up the 19th title.
just because he hates scousers so much.
Peter Venkman scored for Spurs. He turned to the crowd and said, who you gonna call!
Right time to go…… Great servant, great lad and a proper red. Good look for the future Gary.
Strange to be sad when the club is 5 points clear at the summit and the Minnows in babyblue droped two points against Birmingham.
It´s a Pyhrrus victory. WE can´t afford to see more legends retire now. Gnev, good luck with whatever u do in the future. U have been my best inspirational spirit to hate the scousers of them all!
I hope Gary is there when we lift number 19
Without question a professional role model. … Someone said that Nev was not a great servant, and then another say “finally.” – some of our fans are really ungrateful….
There Will Neville Be Another Gary
http://www.theunitedreligion.com/2011/02/there-will-neville-be-another.html
T, it’s not a “Pyhrrus victory.” it’s not even a “Pyhrric victory” because it’s not a victory at all. It’s a sad fucking day .
Fuck all victorious about losing a legend – but he may be the next reserve /youth manager and he will impart his passion and hardness to the next generation.
Will always remember him for running to the scousers and kissing the badge
Absolute legend !
@hammons
That was proper nice, enjoyed it <3
WHAT A PLAYER!!! you have earned my utmost respect. still wish you scored one last minute goal against Liverpool and stick the finger up at their nasty faces but no matter.
and now the most important member of the class of 1992 left to retire. Giggsy. he will be retiring in 2023. HAIL THE GREATEST FULL BACK IN PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY!!!!
I just wished he had retired at the end of the season, probably playing the last league game and lifting the trophy. He will be missed by all, especially for the leader in him.
And please, scholesy, not this year! We wont be able to take it.
TorontoRed @ 1:04: “Absolute legend !”
Steady On ! Abusing the term “legend” does no one credit.
RedNev was a terrific player and, so it seems, a great teem-mate but, let’s be honest about this – he was simply not in the same class as Roy Keane, Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Jaap Stam, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, or Wayne Rooney, all of whom were his team-mates in a long career filled with trophies and glory, glory.
Gary Neville was the epitome of a “trier” who got every last ounce of satisfaction from a fairly limited skill-set (“limited” in relation to really great players) AND he was a fighter.
I will especially remember his unbridled ( ? orgasmic ?) joy when Rio’s header beat the scousers and – even more so – his withering contempt at the FA for fining him for showing exuberance.
Let’s hope his enthusiasm rubs off on the next generation.
It’s a bit childish I know, but right now I’m the LAST message here!!!
Just saw Denton’s message above and couldn’t disagree more.
His fight and integrity is what makes him a legend. And he did get almost 90 England caps!!
I don’t care who had more talent and skill – that doesn’t win you games.
And character has to be part of it too, otherwise we would admire Gerrard and not be so disappointed by Rooney.
And while I’m thinking of it, don’t you just love Inzhaghi? His goal celebrations are a treat too
G.nev has been retired for 2 years already but just announced it today so I find some of the comments just a tad dramatic,he’ll still be at utd I’ll put him in the legend bracket because it appears our buddy costas has done a disappearing act
gazzer @ 3:23: “don’t you just love Inzhaghi? His goal celebrations are a treat too”
Absolutely – SuperPippo really let it all hang out.
his hatred of liverpool made me love him even more. the scousers hate him but only because it hurts that hes won it all.. a true great!!!
Tik a bow Andy Gray and move over for a proper professional!
I can’t wait to see Gnev on Sky when United beat the dippers!
Denton
If Gary isnt then I dont know who a legend can be. He was first choice for club for all that time till injuries struck, now for someone who has clocked those many apprearance and being first choice not just make a 5min cameo he has to be as good as the best striker, keeper etc. I can see your choices but am intersted to know what makes Jaap, Rio, Vidic and even Rooney better than RedNev? Legend is attached on opinions so that’s your take. Mine is that he is a legend, glamour or nor, flair or not he bleed for the club and he helped us to most of the accolades we have.
denton – Hi mate. Hope you are well . Disagree pal. Of course he is a legend. One club man and put his heart in every game. A legend in my book.
denton – Gnev is United through and through. He has played with the very best in his career and has won many many trophies. You never heard of contract talks with Gnev breaking down and the way he celebrated against the scum that time cements his name in Uniteds history as a legend!
I would have hated him if he had of been anywhere else but he was an integral part of the Fergie Boys! Scholes, Pnev, Beckham, Giggs etc etc
Gary Neville. Living Legend!
To those who disagree. Are you even a tenth of the Red that Gaz is? If the answer is no, you are an insignificant selfish sour sycophant who pretends to love United to gain friends.
Gary Neville has given his life to United. Gary Neville is a legend.
Gary Neville is a legend, end of. 600 games for the club he grew up supporting? LEGEND!
denton davey – He’s not in the class of those players? In terms of his ability, maybe not, but he gave his all, when on the pitch, that’s all you can ask for as a fan. I might get destroyed for this, but Ronnie isn’t a United legend. Great player, but no fucking legend.
willie – No mate I don’t think you will get destroyed for saying Ronnie isn’t a legend because he isn’t really is he? brett1985 will disagree probably!! Only joking Brett.
kk @ 11:25: “. I can see your choices but am intersted to know what makes Jaap, Rio, Vidic and even Rooney better than RedNev? Legend is attached on opinions so that’s your take. Mine is that he is a legend, glamour or nor, flair or not he bleed for the club and he helped us to most of the accolades we have.”
For me, a “legend” is a player whose skill creates entertainment that transcends the ordinary actions of professional footballers. kk is not the only one who wants to bestow “legendary” status on a guy whose grit, determination, loyalty, and “one-clubness” are without doubt exceptional. I disagree with that. I’m not down on RedNev – he was a terrific player but he was not a great entertainer – excepting, of course, his fantastic response to Rio’s headed winner against LiverPoo and RedNev’s spirited dismissal of the FA’s reasons for fining him for “over-exuberance”. On the field, RedNev gave everything he had but that’s what made him into a professional in spite of his comparatively-limited skill-set.
About Cristiano Ronaldo – let’s leave aside his lack of “loyalty” and just look at his on-field game. The guy was magical. For two years – 2006/7 and, especially, 2007/8 – he was simply other-worldly in his play. HIs petulance in 2008/9 left a bad taste but he was still the man whose goals often rescued the Reds and was a key part of a third successive EPL title-winning team. Some of you guys might not agree with me but SAF surely does – despite CR7′s departure, he has had nothing but complimentary things to say about him. And don’t overlook the fact that along with Georgie and Sir Bobby, Ronaldo is the only other UTD player to have won the Ballon d’Or.
kk a different viewpoint. Rio Ferdinand’s considered opinion.
“Gary is the best right back in Premier League history. He’s going to be a loss to our dressing room. He is loyal, funny, dedicated and talented – a true United legend. He gave his all for the club he supported and won a load of medals.”
kk
‘Lou Macari (United midfielder, 1973-84) “Without a doubt, Gary Neville has been one of the club’s greatest ever players, certainly in the top ten or twenty”.’
ok? kk. ko!
denton davey – I think you’re wrong on this one mate. It’s not just about flair players, players like RedNev are in some ways, more important to clubs/teams, than the headline players. I respect your opinion, but I think you’ll be in the minority on this one. On Ronnie, if he had of stayed for another two years, then I would’ve said he’s a legend. He had one unbelievable season, and two very good seasons. His actions in his last season, tainted his status, like Rooney has done this season. No legend, but a wonderful player.
WIllieRedNut : 14:24: Ronaldo was “No legend, but a wonderful player.”.
OK, I’ll grant you that BUT when he was wonderful he really was super-special. Too bad he had other issues. He could have been right up there with Georgie Best as the most exciting player in UTD’S gloriious history.
About RedNev – I think that Steve Bruce got it right “Not the most telanted, but he wasthe most dedicated”. I get the idea that RedNev did a lot with a little in terms of physical assets and skill but, for me, there’s a line to be drawn between “legend” and “merely terrific”. I’m hard-core about this.
Having said that, I think that Gary neville would be far and away the most interesting guy to speak with among all the UTD players of the last twenty years; even more so than Keane-o or Eric Cantona. Gary strikes me as passionate, Intelligent and thoughtlful and he speaks clearly, too. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets the great man’s nod to go into coaching with TheLads.
As has been said, only a few have natural talent – most terrific players have to apply themselves to their craft with real dedication which is why so many youngsters fall by the wayside.
denton davey – Right on about Keano, you would’ve got much out of him lol. Were as, with RedNev, you probably would get him, to shut up. Two top legends.
TonyBee – Yup, I’m in Vancouver.