Manchester United captain Gary Neville shock admission of his ‘respect’ for Liverpool FC

10 September 2010 05:00
MANCHESTER UNITED captain Gary Neville admits even bitter rivals Liverpool command more respect from him than certain clubs 'who throw a load of money' at success.[LNB]Although the veteran Manchester United captain did not mention anyone by name, given he was comparing them unfavourably with Liverpool - the team he despised as a kid - it is hard not to feel Manchester City might be in his sights.[LNB]'When I was a youngster, they (Liverpool) won everything,' said Neville - famed down the years for his snarled expressions and taunting of fans at Britain's most successful football club.[LNB]'It was horrible. Jealousy does come into it but I have more respect for their traditions than I would for some of the other clubs coming onto the scene throwing a load of money at it.[LNB] Added Neville of the five times European champions: 'They (Liverpool) have got history.'[LNB]His praise of the Reds is in stark contrast to some of his infamous on-pitch antics - eptomised in January 2006 when he ran theatrically the length of the Old Trafford pitch to gesticulate angrily towards Liverpool's fans after a late winner for his side.

Source: Liverpool_Echo