Recently retired United legend Gary Neville has taken his first few steps to becoming a coach at Carrington. The 35-year-old has been linked with a media career at Sky Sports, but it's understood he wants to become a trainer - for now. The former right-back has this week over-seen training of some of the Academy players...
Neville hung-up his boots earlier this month, after a prolonged spell on the touchline. He has suffered from a spate of injuries, and over the past few seasons surrendered his captaincy to Ryan Giggs, before the armband was given to Rio Ferdinand, and more recently - Nemanja Vidic. However, Neville's career at Old Trafford is far from being over. The former England defender is well on his way to becoming a full-time coach at the club.
This week, Neville over-saw training with a group of players from the world-renowned Manchester United Academy at the Carrington Training Centre. Sky have reportedly contacted Gary on the possibility of replacing Andy Gray in the gantry at Sky Sports, but it he is set to turn-down the offer and work with youngsters at the club.
Neville, whose family have been closely connected with the club over the last 20 years, will remain as close to The Red Devils with the news that the retired full-back will work to achieve FA coaching badges at United. Sir Alex Ferguson sees the 602-timed-capped footballer as one of the former stars to bring through the next group of world-class players.
Neville, whose family have been closely connected with the club over the last 20 years, will remain as close to The Red Devils with the news that the retired full-back will work to achieve FA coaching badges at United. Sir Alex Ferguson sees the 602-timed-capped footballer as one of the former stars to bring through the next group of world-class players.
