Official: "Neville to leave the blues"

[Rugby Toffee]

Thanks and good bye ...possibly a couple of seasons too late...but served us well and deserves a decent send off IMO.

 

[Allezfan]

I think the timing of the announcement is a little strange, we should be focusing on the next game against QPR and ending the season as high up the table as possible. I know Champions League may be out of reach now, but 5th place is still a possibility and we could get into Europe and attract a replacement for Neville and others.

He hasn't even made the squad the last three games, I don't think it's a huge distraction.

Moyes is a much bigger one if we need to go to that well.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Some rather sad responses in here like. Oh well.

 

[Blue Cheese]

He's been a very good captain for us and a thoroughly dedicated professional. He was never the most skilled player but his leadership and desire made him a good captain of our club. Unfortunately age has now caught up with him and I hope he gets himself in with another club and settles in well, and I don't think there'll be any shortage of lower league clubs wanting his signature. I like Nev and I think the Wigan game probably hurt him as much as it hurt us. You could tell it really dented his pride. That was probably the final point of realisation for him.

Thanks Phil.

I'd like to give this a Thumbs up...well put mate.

 

[tasslehoff]

Not going to read this thread as I suspect there will be some ridicious content.

However for the record he is / was our Club captain and a fantastic ambassador for Everton both on and off the field

Thanks Skip, you will be missed xoxo

 

[Great Dane]

Best news I've had for a long time - now all we need is for Moyes to confirm his own departure as well.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

Thanks skip.

 

[Walken]

First that evil cow joining satan, and now this, surely @scousebabe888 will be popping round to offer me a freebie to complete this tremendous week

 

[Great Dane]

He's been a very good captain for us and a thoroughly dedicated professional. He was never the most skilled player but his leadership and desire made him a good captain of our club. Unfortunately age has now caught up with him and I hope he gets himself in with another club and settles in well, and I don't think there'll be any shortage of lower league clubs wanting his signature. I like Nev and I think the Wigan game probably hurt him as much as it hurt us. You could tell it really dented his pride. That was probably the final point of realisation for him.

Thanks Phil.

Although I agree that he is a model professional and not brainless footballer, I still find it amazing that a player of his extremely limited skills managed to play over 500 PL games, captain our side for over 5 years and get over 50 caps for England.

 

[flo]

Thanks for the memories Phil, good luck for your future manager career.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

Also, all personal opinions aside, this is our captain leaving, maybe the manager next.


Just digest that for a minute.

 

[Blue Cheese]

Also, all personal opinions aside, this is our captain leaving, maybe the manager next.


Just digest that for a minute.

Certainly could indicate that maybe Nev thinks he is leaving. who knows, that whole situation is getting out of hand now.

 

[Allezfan]

Also, all personal opinions aside, this is our captain leaving, maybe the manager next.


Just digest that for a minute.

New dawn if so. Could be either a good or a bad thing.

 

[moyeslovechild]

good iddance

 

[paulbefc]

Captained the club with immense pride and gave 100%. Can't ask much more from a player than that. Well done Phil, thanks and best of luck for the future!