David Moyes hails Phil Neville as he reaches 200 appearances for Everton

19 March 2010 19:31
Neville won six League titles at Manchester United before ending an 18-year association with the club to move to Goodison Park in 2005. [LNB]The 33 year-old will bring up a double century of Everton appearances in Saturday's Premier League clash against Bolton. [LNB] Related ArticlesEverton v Bolton Wanderers: match previewBirmingham 2 Everton 2Birmingham City v Everton: previewEverton battle for DonovanEverton 5 Hull City 1Sport on televisionAnd manager Moyes said: "He has been exemplary since he has been here as a professional and as a player. [LNB]"Coming from Manchester United, a lot of people might have seen it as a step down but I think he saw it as a step up. [LNB]"He has grasped the opportunity, he has brought leadership and a winning mentality. He plays every game as if it is his last and is really disappointed when he is not winning or doing well. [LNB]"He has a lot of things that are difficult to teach people and the way he prepares himself for every game is a credit."[LNB]Neville will lead out an Everton side looking to maintain a late push for Europe by winning a seventh consecutive home league game. [LNB]

Source: Telegraph