Talk:Gary Neville

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[edit] Jan '06 Liverpool game

The comments on the Jan 06 Liverpool game and celebration seem a little trivial. Unless serious disciplinary action is brought to bear against Neville, the event is of little significance when considering an overview of his career.

[edit] POV

  • There is a problem with Manchester City or Liverpool fans choosing to deface this article; or, at the very least, put unneutral comments thereon which show up Neville badly and their clubs favourably. I'm also very uneasy with the use of the word 'caps' in the table to describe club appearances - this only applies to international football. Bentley Banana 08:07, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
  • "The elder Neville brother has occasionally been criticised by for supposedly underwhelming displays, but more thoughtful football observers see a solid, experienced defender who rarely puts a foot wrong and can lead teams from the back." Any kind of sourcing or attribution here? Or is this just ridiculously biased for fun? Also here: "For some followers of football this has turned Neville from a hate figure, reviled for his petty devotion to Manchester United to a cult figure, celebrated for his loyalty and hard graft for both club and country." Right, that's exactly what the Fiver calling him Che Neville means. He's an admired cult figure.

It is in no way accepted that he will definitely return to the England team as first choice right back, particulary since the recent change of manager. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.134.24.179 (talk) 03:46, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Euro 96 squad template

Is there not a Euro 96 squad template too? He was in that as well. Bentley Banana 08:58, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

We should wait for the outcome of this TfD before making any more Euro templates.  sʟυмɢυм • т • c  23:18, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Image

Is there an image we can use? Whilding87 09:14, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

I have been looking for sources but I can't find any that can be used. However, it is slightly weird that Giuseppe Rossi has his own picture and not Gary Neville. x42bn6 Talk 15:48, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
The page had an image for a long time. It was withdrawn a few months ago for reasons which may be in the History section. Bentley Banana 18:23, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Country?

I think "International" would be a better section heading rather than "Country". Anton1234 21:28, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Caps

it says he has over 500 caps but the info box says 356 or something. can that be changed —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.129.228.122 (talk • contribs).

The infobox refers to league appearances only - not including cups and friendlies. x42bn6 Talk 22:13, 29 January 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Defeat against Spain

Result was 0-1 rather than 1-0, since match was played at Old Trafford.

   oh come on


[edit] Vandalism

I am bored out of my brains of reverting vandalism by infant Liverpool and Manchester City supporters. Can we put a lock on this for the time being? Bentley Banana 18:24, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

born February 19, 1875 in Bury, Greater Manchester 1875??

[edit] Book References

Gary Neville: The story of my missing Mobile Number, apparently written by a Tory MP from Preseli Pembrokeshire. Funny idea but can anybody give a real reference for this? I think it's made-up, personally. Max xxx (talk) 00:51, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Honours

Technically he didn't get a medal and didn't feature in one game let alone five. As much as I would want him to have an 8th title has he won the EPL eight times? (Piyush05 20:48, 11 May 2008 (UTC))

I agree. Also, he's only won one Champions League title, since he wasn't involved in the 2008 final. – PeeJay 09:55, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
it says he did'nt play any part in the champions league, but he came on as a sub against Roma. Dose this not make him eligible for a medal.

I thought everyone in the 25-man CL squad received a medal. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.42.110.139 (talk) 20:58, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Yea thats what i thought, sure Keane and scholes got a medal in 99. so i would assume he will get one, or at least be credited with the honour.Gero13 (talk) 21:29, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

According to the AP, it seems like those that spend time on the pitch or bench get a medal. (Scholes finally picks up Champions League medal). I don't know exactly though. Calebrw (talk) 22:08, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/19071.pdf

Medals 4.03 "Thirty gold medals are presented to the winning club, and 30 silver medals to the runner-up. Additional medals may not be produced."

Although players who are not in the 25-man squad do not receive their medals at the ceremony, they certainly receive them at a later date, so I would say Neville has won two titles. 68.42.110.139 (talk) 05:09, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Neville has not and will not receive a Premiership medal for 2007/08. He did not play a single match and it is unlikely that the FA will give him a special dispensation (like they did for Kuzczack and Pique). However, i believe that he was given, or at least will be given a Champions league medal for 2007/08. My understanding is that every player in the Champions League squad of 25 receives a medal, regardless of whether or not they have played a game in the tournament (thats why Johnny Greening has a winners medal and Henry does not). Gary clearly was in the squad of 25 as he played against Roma in the QF 2nd leg. So I think that his honours list should include a 2nd Champions League title. (Namzie11 (talk) 02:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC))