Is Gary Neville's Career Over?

**funkdoctorspock** · 12-07-2007, 12:51 PM

Normally I would put this injury news in the injury thread, but I feel that this bit of news now deserves its own thread.

Neville has been out with a broken ankle (was it ever disclosed as this?) since March and has been pretty much out since. He had a lil cameo a couple weeks ago, but lacked a considerable amount of fitness.

He was all set to start in CL competition against Roma, when he had another 'setback'.

Now, since United haven't seemed to disclose exactly what is wrong with Neville, it could only mean that the severity of the initial injury has not been corrected. Or muscle degeneration in his calf has occurred.

In either event, the question now becomes, "is Gary Neville's career over?" and will be forced to retire?

Your thoughts and vote plase.

[Here's the article...]

Quote:

Injury setback for Man Utd skipper Neville

Manchester United captain Gary Neville has suffered another setback in his recovery from long-term injury.

Neville has not featured for the Red Devils since breaking an ankle against Bolton at the beginning of March.

It was originally anticipated the 32-year-old would be back for the FA Cup final against Chelsea.

After failing to make that deadline Neville suffered calf and thigh problems which delayed his comeback even further.

The long-serving defender was able to appear for the reserves against Sunderland last month.

However, another second string appearance was scrapped last week and now Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Neville will not fly to Rome for the Champions League encounter as previously suggested.

'Gary has had another setback,' said Ferguson.

'Obviously it is disappointing. He has gone back to the specialist for him to have another look at it but at the moment there is nothing positive on that at all.'

Ferguson has previously suggested Neville's problems are not career threatening, which is a stance he is still sticking to despite the latest unhappy news.

'It is not getting serious,' he said. 'He just keeps getting niggling injuries.

'It is a concern that he gets small setbacks every time he gets ready to play. We need to sort it out and get him back as soon as possible.'
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slimjim55 · 12-07-2007, 01:46 PM

it'll be a sad day when the neviller retires...same goes for giggsy, scholes....

macca247 · 12-07-2007, 04:41 PM

aint looking good for neville i do know that much but i think he will bounce back

godiam · 12-07-2007, 05:44 PM

Great servant for the club, but always thought he lacked the grade for us once we reached a higher european standard. Sound positioning and always gives his best, but less face it, the modern fall back he ain't e.g. we pace and skill on the overlap as well as defensive duties....I mean look at evra! that's what we need on the right and you look at teams like Milan (Cafu), R.madrid (Salgado)....I think we need to look for the future

**USAManUtd13** · 12-07-2007, 07:18 PM

I saw this, too. I can't believe he's had yet another setback, but I certainly don't think his career is over. I'll look to see him at the new year.

slimjim55 · 12-07-2007, 09:07 PM

i have a feeling we won't be seeing him in a united shirt again...maybe a coaching one....

IvanDaMan · 12-08-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimjim55

i have a feeling we won't be seeing him in a united shirt again...maybe a coaching one....

Hope this is not the case, but how many "set backs" he already had. He was supposed to be back in may... It's december now... It's frustrating to say the least... It must be very difficult for Gary.

**Dirtycheat** · 12-08-2007, 12:23 PM

its been nearly a year now where he has been " a few weeks away" from recovery. Fergie said it wasnt career threatening, so i assume he is right.

I Can see him playing for us again once he is fit and go his touch back, its just going to take time for him to recover and get the spring back into his step.

I hope its nothing too serious.

Mila · 12-09-2007, 07:13 AM

I don't know, seems like he's been gone forever now, and every week they announce his comeback only to announce another setback.

Doesn't look too good.

I'd love to have him back - he's one of the BEST, but hopes are being dashed with each setback.

ou7blaze · 12-09-2007, 08:15 AM

Hard times for us supporters but I have faith that he will be back.

However on the other hand HOW GOOD is Brown doing ???

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12-07-2007, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
USAManUtd13 Status: Section Mod Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 332 National Team: USA Club Team: United Players: Giggs, Zidane, Scholes, Ole, DB7 vCash: 25 Thanks: 54 Thanked 24 Times in 13 Posts	I saw this, too. I can't believe he's had yet another setback, but I certainly don't think his career is over. I'll look to see him at the new year. __________________ "Collar turned up, back straight, chest stuck out, he glided into the arena as if he owned the fucking place. Any arena, but nowhere more effectively than Old Trafford. This was his stage. He loved it, the crowd loved him" -Roy Keane on Eric Cantona

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Dirtycheat Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,675 Club Team: one guess Players: giggs, scholes, keane, ole, neville vCash: 2714 Thanks: 737 Thanked 693 Times in 278 Posts	its been nearly a year now where he has been " a few weeks away" from recovery. Fergie said it wasnt career threatening, so i assume he is right. I Can see him playing for us again once he is fit and go his touch back, its just going to take time for him to recover and get the spring back into his step. I hope its nothing too serious. __________________ great ava by codd1e Quality > Quantity which is why we give active members who post quality, media and pic room access. 3 Day SPOILER Rule please read

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12-07-2007, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
slimjim55 Status: Noob Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 33 National Team: England Club Team: Man Utd Players: Rooney, Hargreaves, McClair vCash: 500 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	it'll be a sad day when the neviller retires...same goes for giggsy, scholes....

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macca247 Status: Youth Squad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 437 National Team: England Club Team: Manchester United Players: Tevez Ronaldo Rooney Scholes Rio vCash: 25 Thanks: 22 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	aint looking good for neville i do know that much but i think he will bounce back

12-07-2007, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
godiam Status: Noob Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40 vCash: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great servant for the club, but always thought he lacked the grade for us once we reached a higher european standard. Sound positioning and always gives his best, but less face it, the modern fall back he ain't e.g. we pace and skill on the overlap as well as defensive duties....I mean look at evra! that's what we need on the right and you look at teams like Milan (Cafu), R.madrid (Salgado)....I think we need to look for the future

12-07-2007, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
slimjim55 Status: Noob Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 33 National Team: England Club Team: Man Utd Players: Rooney, Hargreaves, McClair vCash: 500 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have a feeling we won't be seeing him in a united shirt again...maybe a coaching one....

12-09-2007, 07:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mila Status: Starlet Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 61 Club Team: Manchester United Players: Beckham, Vidic, Hargreaves, Torres vCash: 500 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	I don't know, seems like he's been gone forever now, and every week they announce his comeback only to announce another setback. Doesn't look too good. I'd love to have him back - he's one of the BEST, but hopes are being dashed with each setback.

12-09-2007, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
ou7blaze Status: Noob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 39 National Team: England Players: Giggs, Keane, Scholes, Rooney. vCash: 500 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hard times for us supporters but I have faith that he will be back. However on the other hand HOW GOOD is Brown doing ???