Remember when Real Madrid sacked Rafa Benitez after being seven months in charge of the team and the social media went nuts about it?
Well, he’s not the only manager to have a short stay in the La Liga as Gary Neville was sacked from Valencia just after four months of handling the team.
Indeed, Neville’s appointment was rather shocking but what was even more shocking was how bad the team was during his reign. The team only had three wins in 16 league matches and how can we forget the 7-0 demolition by the Catalan Giants Barcelona. Their Europa League exit to Athletic Bilbao definitely tarnished the team’s image of being one of the competitive top teams.
However, nobody expected the Manchester United legend to only last for four months (or did you?)
The social media was not quiet at all regarding the news either.
Here is what Gary Neville had to say following his departure from Valencia #SSNHQ pic.twitter.com/7ErIOGSMFX
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 30, 2016
Great opportunity for former #LFC No 2 Pako Ayestaran, who replaces Gary Neville as Valencia boss until the end of the season.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 30, 2016
Well @GNev2 went from the comfort zone – took on a big job – didn't work out. Will still be a major influence in football in years to come
— Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🏳️🌈 🇳🇴 💛💙 (@JanAageFjortoft) March 30, 2016
Where did it all go wrong for Gary Neville at Valencia? Gary Neville takes a look…https://t.co/ibqt3Ao6rg
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/bobbycream83/status/715445824344440832
https://twitter.com/ronmurp/status/715445704462843905
Gary Neville had to learn the hard way how to appreciate managers no matter the outcome of the game.. Think its easy,try being a manager.
— Morgan✌🏾 (@N_Xela) March 31, 2016
https://twitter.com/Footy_Jokes/status/715260969329496064
Sad if probably inevitable news about Gary Neville's dismissal. History shows such a driven individual learns from experience & bounces back
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) March 30, 2016
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