Neville warns Man Utd against ex-player manager route
Gary Neville warns Manchester United they're repeating Liverpool's 1990s mistake by considering former players like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, or Ruud van Nistelrooy as permanent managers. Speaking after the Burnley draw, the club legend said hiring ex-players mirrors United's failed Ryan Giggs experiment post-David Moyes, creating a 'Groundhog Day' cycle over 12 years. Neville admits he wouldn't mind Solskjaer as temporary boss if he delivers, but insists United need proven managers, not nostalgic appointments. The Red Devils fired Ruben Amorim earlier this week; no permanent replacement named yet. Reports suggest Solskjaer or Carrick could take over temporarily until summer. Neville cautions all three candidates face massive pressure if results don't improve within four to five months. United haven't won a Premier League title since 2013, cycling through multiple managers with former players often stepping in interim roles. Will United break their ex-player cycle or repeat history with another temporary appointment from the past?