Late on Saturday night, through a mate of mine back in England, I managed to wrangle a 5 minute call with ex-Valencia coach and part time club owner, Gary Neville.
This was a bit of a scoop, for an Aussie-based, wannabe sports writer, so, I prepared thoroughly, got my questions sorted, took a deep breath and went for it.
Wellmington: Hi Gary, thanks for agreeing to talk to me. I know your time is short, so let’s dive in.
GN: No problems. Arsenal won’t win Premier League, Manchester United will finish above them.
Wellmington: I actually didn’t ask a question there, but ok.
GN: True, but Arsenal won’t win Premier League, Manchester United will finish above them.
Wellmington: OK, umm, anyways, onto my questions. What are your thoughts on the charges laid against Manchester City?
GN: City have Haaland, United will finish above Arsenal and Arsenal won’t win the league.
Wellmington: ????? No agenda there then Gary.
GN: No agenda, just, Arsenal won’t win Premier League, Manchester United will finish above them.
Wellmington: Sod this, right, no more mister nice guy. So, you managed Valencia and had a record of; Played 28, Won 10, Drawn 7, Lost 11. Do you think your utter failure as a manager gives you the credibility to critique other managers?
GN: Yes, Arsenal won’t win Premier League, Manchester United will finish above them.
Wellmington: Do you remember Jose Antonio Reyes? Do you remember October 2004? Do you have any remorse about your outright thuggery that night?
GN: No, Arsenal won’t win Premier League, Manchester United will finish above them.
Wellmington: How many times a week do you get a briefing from Fergie to instruct your agenda?
GN: (checking his script) Daily, Arsenal won’t win Premier League, Manchester United will finish above them.
Wellmington: Thanks Gary, very enlightening, and bloody pointless, bye.
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