Sheff de party
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Just been to a small gathering with Gary Neville, maybe 50 or so. Very, very nice guy, shook everyone’s hand as they hit the free beer (when he had no need to) and was happy to take part in group chats before his sit-down (big fan of VAR because it will eliminate mistakes he says).
Talked well of his career, Fergie, Ronaldo, Scholes, Giggs, the like. A throughly nice and down to earth chap. Questions at the end and although only 5 got one asked, I’m quite tall and loud so I barged in to ask about the Blades:
Reckons 7-8 sides could go down, obviousy we’re one.
Playing newly promoted sides, Man U would respect and take them just as seriously, including watching videos etc. Might change personell, e.g. if facing 3 large forwards pick taller full backs, but not change approach to match.
Thinks there are two ways to go when you go up. Spend big and get absolute quality (like Wolves), but accepts its a risk (like Fulham). Or try and skimp through and don’t get players without massive wage cuts if you go down.
His view is to follow Burnley model and get enough quality / wage sensibility to stay up without breaking bank.
Also touched on north south divide and said it’s sad that Yorkshire and North East have been so unsuccessful. Reckons people just don’t want to live there, which makes it harder to sign players.
All in all, whether you like him as a player or not, he’s a thoroughly nice guy who gave up his time, for free, when he should have been at drinks with Prince William. Top lad.
Talked well of his career, Fergie, Ronaldo, Scholes, Giggs, the like. A throughly nice and down to earth chap. Questions at the end and although only 5 got one asked, I’m quite tall and loud so I barged in to ask about the Blades:
Reckons 7-8 sides could go down, obviousy we’re one.
Playing newly promoted sides, Man U would respect and take them just as seriously, including watching videos etc. Might change personell, e.g. if facing 3 large forwards pick taller full backs, but not change approach to match.
Thinks there are two ways to go when you go up. Spend big and get absolute quality (like Wolves), but accepts its a risk (like Fulham). Or try and skimp through and don’t get players without massive wage cuts if you go down.
His view is to follow Burnley model and get enough quality / wage sensibility to stay up without breaking bank.
Also touched on north south divide and said it’s sad that Yorkshire and North East have been so unsuccessful. Reckons people just don’t want to live there, which makes it harder to sign players.
All in all, whether you like him as a player or not, he’s a thoroughly nice guy who gave up his time, for free, when he should have been at drinks with Prince William. Top lad.