Gary Neville shows no interest 'at all' in managing Manchester United

Valencia coach has been linked with replacing Louis van Gaal 

Simon Rice
Sunday 13 December 2015 08:17 EST
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Valencia coach Gary Neville
Valencia coach Gary Neville (GETTY IMAGES)

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Gary Neville has revealed he does not see himself managing Manchester United, despite the odds on him succeeding Louis van Gaal dropping dramatically since joining Valencia.

The former Manchester United defender took his first full-time coaching role earlier this month when he agreed to take charge of La Liga club Valencia. The move was unexpected but his switch away from punditry quickly led to Neville being linked with becoming manager at Old Trafford.

With current United boss Van Gaal is under pressure following his club's elimination from the Champions League and ongoing concerns over the team's style of play, rumours of Neville replacing him are only likely to increase.

However the man himself is not predicting such an eventuality.

"No, I don't see myself managing Manchester United at all," he told Sky Sports.

"I know what I want to do in my life, and that's not something that's in my mind."

Neville, who made 602 appearances for United during a one-club playing career, lost his first game in charge of Valencia during midweek but will hope to put that right when he manages the club in a La Liga match against Eibar today.

"From my point of view, this is important for me and a valuable experience. I'm aware I need to succeed.

"Succeeding for me would be knowing these players have improved dramatically.

"Results come and go, I know we're in a results-driven business, but I have never looked at football like that since I've finished playing. I did when I was a player.

"As a part-owner, I think about moving forward in the next five, 10 years."

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