Gary Neville- Former Footballer (In a Nutshell)
- Gary Neville was born in England on February 18th, 1975.
- He was a Right-back.
- Having played 400 times for Manchester United is remarkable.
- He played 85 games for England.
- The decision for him to retire was made in 2011.
- “For sportsmen or women who want to be champions, the mind can be as important, if not more important than any other part of the body.”- Gary Neville
Gary Neville- Former Footballer (Nitty Gritty)
- “A coach once told me there are four factors that determine a players’ performance: his tactical awareness, his physical condition, his technical ability and his mental strength.”- Gary Neville
- “I developed a mechanism so that whatever mistakes I made, I would bounce straight back. Whatever was happening off the pitch, I could put it to one side and maintain my form. Call it mental resilience or a strong mind, but that is what we mean we talk about experience in a football team.”- Gary Neville
Gary Neville- Former Footballer (What set him apart)
- “A collection of strong-minded individuals who have learned how to dismiss mistakes, disappointments and problems in their personal life make up a strong team. If the majority of the team have that then, as a unit, you are almost impossible to beat.”- Gary Neville
- “In my 20 years in football, I was fortunate never to have experienced relegation. And While there is pressure of expectations at the top of the league, at the bottom it comes in fear and trepidation, which is almost worse.”- Gary Neville
Gary Neville- Former Footballer (Final Thoughts)
- “Playing for England was one long roller-coaster: some ups and downs, but also quite a few moments when you’re not really sure if you’re enjoying the ride.”- Gary Neville
- “I have been a Manchester United fan all my life and fulfilled every dream I ever had. I am disappointed my playing days are at an end. However, it comes to us all and it’s knowing that time is and for me that time is now.”- Gary Neville