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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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% ! tongue.png

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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 happy.png

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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 happy.png

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.

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I've got no idea what people are talking about, except to say, Why is his keyboard sticky ?

 

Eating foodstuffs most likely, that's as good a reason as any.

 

I can't even remember why this thread was relevant to Phillip Neville ?

 

Yes that was it. May one day make a good club manager. I think so too, but it's a bit premature for the kid just yet.

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Neville is in the best position to make the decision - the people around him feel too awkward to tell him that he should go - too much respect methinks for player in that position - John Smith did the same thing to the Springboks - just refused to go - when he should have left - the interest of the team weighs more than respect for the individual - but he seems hellbent to hang on till the pawpaw hits the fan - lets see whether he does the honourable thing by just stepping down ........ i doubt it - he seems to be beyond the point of no return

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Neville is in the best position to make the decision - the people around him feel too awkward to tell him that he should go - too much respect methinks for player in that position - John Smith did the same thing to the Springboks - just refused to go - when he should have left - the interest of the team weighs more than respect for the individual - but he seems hellbent to hang on till the pawpaw hits the fan - lets see whether he does the honourable thing by just stepping down ........ i doubt it - he seems to be beyond the point of no return

 

There was a time for Cahill to go, and there will be a time for Nev to step down.To be honest Neville does still have the odd good moment, Cahill really probably stayed a tad too long.We improved (as a team) when Cahill left and we didn't have to factor in his old playing style.

 

I'd like to see Nev inspire and help the younger lads, from the changing room and the bench.We haven't got a big squad and I can see Neville still around next season.I think he can still do a job for us on the pitch, limited position, limited time.

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A few of you need to think outside the box a bit more.

 

Retiring Neville from the starting eleven to the bench, with the opportunity to earn his place, while still having an experienced head around the place is surely better than him leaving. We are all hoping to qualify for European football at the end of the season, and if we do, his experience within the squad will be invaluable.

 

Our need for a strong squad is too great to simply ditch senior players, unless we have others to take their place.

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A few of you need to think outside the box a bit more.

 

Retiring Neville from the starting eleven to the bench, with the opportunity to earn his place, while still having an experienced head around the place is surely better than him leaving. We are all hoping to qualify for European football at the end of the season, and if we do, his experience within the squad will be invaluable.

 

Our need for a strong squad is too great to simply ditch senior players, unless we have others to take their place.

 

He definitely has a job to do, just not starting too many games. As you well know, I have critised Mr Neville on a few occasions (although I think he has done pretty well recently) but like you say, having someone with his experience and professionalism around the place is always going to be a massive bonus.

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What colour? And why by the knife?

Peter, you could nearly turn that into a quiz, but, that's another section of this forum.......all just a bit of fun.

 

A 'knife' has been mentioned, but don't worry, everyones safesmile.png .

 

Now back to Neville, do you think he still has a job to do at Everton?

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Only job left for him is to show the youngsters how not to play rofl.gif

 

All seriousness though, can't hurt to have him around on the training paddock but if Moyes insists on starting him in the first XI he's limiting the team by essentially playing 10 men in attack. Coleman offers far more at RB than Neville ever does and his defence is starting to get on par, so there's little in terms of benefit at RB IMO, and we all know what he offers at CM. It would be an absolute shame if he needs a tap on the shoulder, but it's starting to look that way because every time I read something about him it's about Pip saying he's keen to keep on playing.

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i understand but then he must not be put in the front line if he has a supporting role to play - have him on the bench to stabalize things if necessary but not to slow things down when we are urgently in need for a touch of speed ......

 

I dont think we are urgently in need of anything to be honest, its not like were doing too bad at the moment.

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