Gary Neville Responds to Calls for His Man Utd Comeback

Gary Neville’s response to Des Lynam’s suggestion he manage Manchester United is as blunt as it is entertaining.

January 26, 2025
4:43 pm

Gary Neville has asked Des Lynam to stop suggesting he take charge of Manchester United, worried about more teasing from his Sky Sports buddy, Jamie Carragher.

It’s been a wild season at Old Trafford, with three different managers — Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Ruben Amorim — already in charge, yet the Red Devils are stuck in 13th place in the Premier League. In the middle of this mess, Lynam, the legendary broadcaster, has boldly called for Neville to step up as manager, thinking the former United captain could help get the club back on track.

But Neville has firmly turned down the idea, giving a funny response to Lynam’s suggestion. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I’ve always had a great relationship with Des, but if you could please stop putting me forward for the manager’s job at Manchester United, I’d really appreciate it. I get what he’s trying to say, and I understand the passion behind it.

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“I love the club and I think I’d get along well with the players. But I don’t want to go back to coaching, and I don’t think I’m the right guy for the job, not at all. Plus, it just gives Jamie Carragher more chances to have a laugh at my expense when the headlines come out on Thursday afternoons.”

Neville’s honest comments show his love for the club but also his clear understanding of his limits. He added, “Des is a great guy, and I feel bad saying no to him because of his experience. But I have to be honest — I just don’t think he’s right about this one.”

This isn’t the first time Lynam has suggested Neville for the United job. In fact, he’s been pretty persistent, believing that Neville, who has Manchester United in his blood, is the one who could bring the club back to its glory days. Writing in The Telegraph, Lynam said, “A few years ago, I suggested that the only man who could steer United back to their former glory was their one-time captain Gary Neville. While Gary made it clear that his business interests and punditry would take priority, I still believe he’s the right man for the job.”

Lynam pointed out Neville’s deep connection to the club and his strong personality, qualities that could bring stability and pride to a struggling team. He also mentioned Neville’s success as a businessman, calling him “tough” and “ruthless” when needed — traits he thinks would help in a managerial role.

The Manchester United managerial position is still a hot topic, but Neville is clear that he’s not the answer, despite Lynam’s convincing arguments.