Neville op a success
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Neville op a success
Sir Alex Ferguson says Gary Neville's ankle operation was a success and the skipper should be fit for the start of next season.
The Reds' defender has not played since injuring his ankle ligaments during United's victory over Bolton Wanderers on 17 March and has also been ruled out of Saturday's FA Cup final.
Neville was initially expected to be out of action for around six weeks, but there was no improvement and consequently an operation was deemed the best possible treatment.
"We felt like we should give him every chance of making the Cup final with him being our captain," insisted Sir Alex at his pre-Cup final press conference. "But it just wasn't working.
"It was a blow when it happened, but we didn't think it was serious. We thought he'd be out for around five or six weeks, but it just didn't get any better.
"Strangly his sprinting was not a problem, it was when he was jogging that the problem seemed to surface again.
"It came to the point that he just wasn't going to make the final. So we wanted to get him fit for the start of next season. The operation was successful. They've cleaned the problem up and he should be ready for the new campaign."
John O'Shea or Wes Brown are the probable candidates to fill in at right-back on Saturday, while the United boss confirmed that Ryan Giggs will captain the Reds at Wembley. Neville will however be at Wembley to see the Reds in action.
"He'll probably travel down to the team hotel on Friday," added Sir Alex. -
unsure whether I am wrong, but I believe once Ops, no-one recovers 100%, there is often some loss.
For GVN, at his age, I believe he is on the decline. -
and that's pace. ah. full-backs are supposed to have pace which is vital. but then again, neville's experience and mental attributes should help him to a certain extent.Originally posted by iceFatboy:unsure whether I am wrong, but I believe once Ops, no-one recovers 100%, there is often some loss.
For GVN, at his age, I believe he is on the decline. -
I think not only pace, but a degree of flexibility...
Imagine ligaments, it is rubbery, how many times, can you cut and patch and still expect it to regain its natural property?? -
Aww.. this is not a good piece of news.
We need an able replacement for Gary!
Cheers.
CK -
I think we miss his presence and most importantly his crosses in the last few games...
that's could be why we missed out on the UCL finals and the double. -
I dont think anyone scored from his crosses? It's not like he's Finnan.Originally posted by iceFatboy:I think we miss his presence and most importantly his crosses in the last few games...
that's could be why we missed out on the UCL finals and the double.
Cheers.
CK -
Neville's crosses are a genuine contribution to the game. Guess it depends also on what kind of football you appreciate.Originally posted by CKeer:I dont think anyone scored from his crosses? It's not like he's Finnan.
Cheers.
CK