duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/phil-neville-hoping-to-change-the-mindset-of-mediocrity-8120092.html Out of contract at the end of the season, would you give him a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Nope, it's pretty much guaranteed that he'll join the coaching staff in the future though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 No. If he was still contributing positively when he played then yeah but he's showing more crapness than good these days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'd give him another year, not the best player but a very positive influence around the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'd give him another year, not the best player but a very positive influence around the team. surely he can do that as a member of the coaching staff? he offers us nothing in a playing capacity anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) I still think he has enough to offer to be a squad player certainly this season and maybe another year. I think he'll be a great coach but will want to play on for at least another year or so. With that in mind I can see him following Timmy into MLS. Edited September 9, 2012 by c1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) At right back I really don't think he's any better or worse than hibbert. And as captain of the playing squad he is the go between from players to coaching staff, if he was coaching staff he isn't that same link. Edited September 9, 2012 by StevO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 At right back I really don't think he's any better or worse than hibbert. And as captain of the playing squad he is the go between from players to coaching staff, if he was coaching staff he isn't that same link. He could be a coach and also club captain, best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamryanstover Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Im ok with letting his contract run down as long as we bring in a replacement. If no replacement is brought in than he has value as a player who could make 10-15 appearances at FB, but let the youngsters play in MID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBlood81 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I still think he has enough to offer to be a squad player certainly this season and maybe another year. I think he'll be a great coach but will want to play on for at least another year or so. With that in mind I can see him following Timmy into MLS. Same as that. Reckon he would come back and coach when his playing days were over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Coaching staff???? Do you want the whole team passing sideways and pointing their fingers at each other? I think his time was up at the end of last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Coaching staff???? Do you want the whole team passing sideways and pointing their fingers at each other? I think his time was up at the end of last season I think he would make an excellent coach, all the players seem to look upto him and respect him, he has been the consummate professional and he definitely apperears to inspire those around him It doesnt mean he wont be a great coach just beacause he isnt a great player As far as his contract goes I think its a bit like Cahill, I wouldnt lose any sleep if he did go but I also wouldnt be adverse to offering him another 12 months as I do think there is a bit more about him than pointing his fingers and passing sideways StevO and Lowensda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue4Ever Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) get rid, shite on the pitch the only thing he has ever had is a bit of leadership and organisation. dont want him having the youngsters lumping it up the pitch we have just started to play some good football again. Edited September 10, 2012 by Blue4Ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Having him around the place can only be a good thing for the required professionalism we want to see. However having him on the pitch is a totally different matter. Every now and then he has a game where you have to admire his desire and application, however there are far too many games - usually against teams where we need to attack them that he is a passenger and his utilisation of the ball is poor. In the games where its backs to the walls and he needs to get everyone marshalled he is an asset, Thats about it. Move him to the back room. Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogsy Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Surely we have enough ex defenders as coaches, we don't need another, and I think the manager should show all the players how to get professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I would probably give him a year extension. Reduce his wages and keep him as cover. I certainly wouldnt want him to be starting too many games, but he could still do a job at FB if someone gets injured or for playing in the early stages of the Cups. Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Having him around the place can only be a good thing for the required professionalism we want to see. However having him on the pitch is a totally different matter. Every now and then he has a game where you have to admire his desire and application, however there are far too many games - usually against teams where we need to attack them that he is a passenger and his utilisation of the ball is poor. In the games where its backs to the walls and he needs to get everyone marshalled he is an asset, Thats about it. Move him to the back room. Its been a while since I agreed with you Haf but on this occasion Im with you 100% ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't see how Neville will be able to fight for a place next season. Coleman will be touching 25 next season, and a team only needs 2 right-backs. If Coleman doesn't have enough to play right back then we should be looking to buy, not keeping Neville on for another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Id keep him on another year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Id keep him on another year me too his influence off the pitch will be greater than on it this and next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 me too his influence off the pitch will be greater than on it this and next season. Then surely you would want him for a non-playing role instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouse Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Then surely you would want him for a non-playing role instead? i dont think he is ready to hang up his boots just yet, what i mean is that if everyone is fit he wont be in the starting 11 hense him being an influence off the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Still a good football player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Overall we are starting to get a bit long in the tooth at the back...Hibbert 31, Jags 30, Distin 35, Neville 35. We really need to blood some young 'uns at the back while we still have a little time up our sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Overall we are starting to get a bit long in the tooth at the back...Hibbert 31, Jags 30, Distin 35, Neville 35. We really need to blood some young 'uns at the back while we still have a little time up our sleeves. I don't think we need much time. Duffy, Coleman and Garbutt could have all done with a loan this season to get them ready for next year, but they should be pushing for a starting place next season anyway. Coleman 23, Heitinga 28, Duffy 20, Oviedo 22/Garbutt 19 plus Barkley further up the pitch. The squads going to be even stronger next year when we're in the champs league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I don't think we need much time. Duffy, Coleman and Garbutt could have all done with a loan this season to get them ready for next year, but they should be pushing for a starting place next season anyway. Coleman 23, Heitinga 28, Duffy 20, Oviedo 22/Garbutt 19 plus Barkley further up the pitch. The squads going to be even stronger next year when we're in the champs league Really do hope you're right....we also have to keep Heitinga. He'd be a great asset together with Bainsey amongst the younger players. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 http://www.football365.com/everton/8154378/Phil-Neville-intends-to-manage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 http://www.football3...tends-to-manage I have thought for a while now that whether we want him or not he will be our next manager imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Having him around the squad is worth a contract alone, though if we can sell him for 20m to City I'd consider that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droobie Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Who's next captain & vice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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