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Gary Neville sacked by Valencia after less than four months in charge
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has been sacked by Valencia after less than four months in charge of the Spanish club.
The 41-year-old, who is part of the England coaching set-up, was given his first managerial job in December.
Valencia won three of their 16 league games under the former television pundit, and 10 of 28 games overall.
Neville said he wanted to stay but results had "not been to my standards" or those "required by this club". He added that he understood "we are in a results business".
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No surprise but that was really a difficult appointment ... Valencia are in disarray but are undeniably a big European club with European finals behind them. Maybe he should have cut his teeth a bit lower first ...
Gary Neville sacked by Valencia after less than four months in charge
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has been sacked by Valencia after less than four months in charge of the Spanish club.
The 41-year-old, who is part of the England coaching set-up, was given his first managerial job in December.
Valencia won three of their 16 league games under the former television pundit, and 10 of 28 games overall.
Neville said he wanted to stay but results had "not been to my standards" or those "required by this club". He added that he understood "we are in a results business".
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No surprise but that was really a difficult appointment ... Valencia are in disarray but are undeniably a big European club with European finals behind them. Maybe he should have cut his teeth a bit lower first ...
