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Neville to join United 500 club
Manchester, England (Sports Network) - Manchester United captain Gary Neville will be named to the United 500 club when he makes his 500th game appearance against Premiership club Birmingham on Sunday.
The 31-year-old defender is only the eighth player to join the elite club comprised of former Reds Joe Spence, Sir Bobby Charlton, Bill Foulkes, Tony Dunne, Alex Stepney, Denis Irwin and teammate Ryan Giggs.
"To have played at this club for so long and get to 500 matches is something I never would have dreamed of," Neville told Manchester United's website.
Neville made his Manchester United debut thirteen years ago as a substitute in a UEFA Cup draw with Torpedo Moscow. Since then, he has received six Premiership titles, three FA Cups, a European Cup and a League Cup winners' medal.
Manchester United looks for its 20th league win this season when Neville leads his team against 18th place Birmingham at Old Trafford.
Comments
Where do you think Neville ranks in list all-time United players?
Posted by: SoccerAdmin | March 24, 2006 09:57 AM
Gary Neville ranks right behind the left back on the Manchester United U-13 team as the worst player in United history!!!!
Posted by: Scouser | March 24, 2006 11:41 AM
I agree with Scouser. Neville is terrible. He is certainly no Wes Brown...HA!
Posted by: Bubba-man | March 24, 2006 11:59 AM
have u guys even been followin United for a while... im sorry but neville is a huge asset to the team!!!... shows how much u guys know bout the game!!!... i hope u guys dont think u know bout soccer! HA
Posted by: scr17 | March 24, 2006 03:45 PM
Gary Neville is one of the best defenders in the EPL, if he wasn't, I don't think Sir Alex would put him in the starting line-up every game.
Posted by: Thumper | March 26, 2006 04:08 PM
I can't believe that you guys talk smak about neville. HE is one of the best deffenders in world soccer not only EP. his consistancy and power to keep in shape and be in starting lineup for MAN U for so many years is just something not many people are able to do.
Posted by: Soccer God | March 28, 2006 11:34 AM
from a skill stand point...top 50. but G Nev is a top red, a model pro, and deserves to be where he is today. There is a reason he is captain of United!! Cheers Gary! hope you make 600 matches!
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Posted by: Mike2007 | May 6, 2007 01:31 PM
I think it's quite a feat he has hit the 500 mark. It's one thing for any player dispite if he's a pro or not to say they have played over 500 games in their career. It's far more special for a player to say they have played over 500 games for a club like United as not too many players can say that. Gary has been a rock solid defender for United. His style is no flash & direct & to the point. He's a good leader as well.
Posted by: Scotty | May 6, 2007 03:57 PM