Ambitious Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I accept what you say about his lack of coaching experience but I don't believe that his appointment was just on the back of a 'terrific playing career'. Roy Hodgson said that he wanted someone in that position who had a recent playing career and Neville fits the bill. The character of the man and the respect that he has from current players is going to be an important factor, as is his ability to put over clearly what is required by the manager. Roy Hodgson is a strong character and he most definitely would not want a 'yes man' in the Neville role and nobody could accuse Gary Neville of being that. Personally, I think Hodgson is building himself a good back-room team. Ray Lewington knows how Hodgson works and Neville has great experience of playing for England at Major tournaments. It is a fresh start for England. We'll see, just think there is probably a ton of better placed people for the job at hand. I like Neville and in the past he has been a exemplary professional (to a point) and always seemed to an intelligent defender. Don't know how anyone can say he is or isn't right for the job, my feelings were that this wasn't picked on anything other than the fact he played for England and Man United and has the coaching badges, Marc Edworthy always seemed like an exemplary professional, more so if anything than Gary Neville, also has the same coaching badges I believe... the only difference was the playing career both players had, and for me that doesn't necessarily mean anything when it comes to coaching. I know people argue that he had the best coaches and could of learned from them, but so did Ravel Morrison, Luke Chadwick...etc I know I am saying extreme examples here, but my underlying issue is that their are coaches that have had to work damn hard in the game to get upto a respectable level, and there are others (like Neville) who have walked into a cushy job and the big part of me would like to see the coaches who have had to work hard to get to that level given a chance. Neville getting the job smacks to me of hiring a mate, rather than the best available person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I think its a shrewd choice, wish him and the team well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 We'll see, just think there is probably a ton of better placed people for the job at hand. I like Neville and in the past he has been a exemplary professional (to a point) and always seemed to an intelligent defender. Don't know how anyone can say he is or isn't right for the job, my feelings were that this wasn't picked on anything other than the fact he played for England and Man United and has the coaching badges, Marc Edworthy always seemed like an exemplary professional, more so if anything than Gary Neville, also has the same coaching badges I believe... the only difference was the playing career both players had, and for me that doesn't necessarily mean anything when it comes to coaching. I know people argue that he had the best coaches and could of learned from them, but so did Ravel Morrison, Luke Chadwick...etc I know I am saying extreme examples here, but my underlying issue is that their are coaches that have had to work damn hard in the game to get upto a respectable level, and there are others (like Neville) who have walked into a cushy job and the big part of me would like to see the coaches who have had to work hard to get to that level given a chance. Neville getting the job smacks to me of hiring a mate, rather than the best available person. Neville has been to 5 major tournaments, he has a good background and is a great addition to the team even if just a mediator between the players and manager, he is also not the only coach. I never liked him, but he has shown as an analyst that he has an excellent understanding of the game, and I think will do well in that role, not sure why we would have to wait 5-10 years before we could employ him just so his CV has a bit more in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Just watched the press conference he did, excellent, if the players show that passion we will be fine. Actually, rather than having him in the backroom staff, lets get him playing again......we are desperate for a decent right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 He sure knows what he's talking about. Very sensible. Can't help but admire his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 You can see why fergie liked him and was good in the dressing room. He made a good career for himself while not the most talented and is doing the same now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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