Gary Neville (who retired in 2011): It was hard when David, Nicky and then Phil left - it was really hard. Because you never wanted it to end. You knew full well what we were achieving together was special, it was unique. When we started to break up, it began to feel different. It was still special,. Playing for United was the best thing in the world but when that group of lads were together it was absolutely brilliant. They were not nice feelings to have because you want those moments to last forever. But you are pragmatic and realistic. Then there were three of us together - me, Scholesy and Giggsy - then I left and there was two, and now there is just one. Paul Scholes (who retired - for the second time - in 2013) Leaving? No, never. Unless they wanted to sell me there was no way I would ever ask to leave. Why would you leave somewhere that you live, somewhere that you love and which is one of the best clubs in the world? Ryan Giggs (still playing - and now coaching - at United) It was weird really. With each one there was a different reason. Being selfish, you wanted them to stay. But Becks? It had probably come to the time where he was ready to move on. Phil and Nicky werent quite getting the games they wanted to. You wanted them to be happy and they werent particularly happy at that time. So while, from a selfish point of view, you want them to stay because they are your mates and you still feel they are good players, for them, they wanted to do different things. And credit to them, everyone who left, whether that be Becks, Nicky or Phil, went on to have successful careers. I can only imagine what it must be like to leave United. I am still enjoying it. It is a balancing act, playing and coaching, but I am under a brilliant manager who has helped me along the way and given me a great chance. I would like to be top of the league but we are not at the moment. Hopefully we will be at the end of the season.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:24:28 +0000
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