Gary Neville makes swipe at clubs who 'throw money' at success

10 September 2010 16:25
Gary Neville has made a thinly-veiled jibe at mega-rich City, insisting he has more respect for bitter rivals Liverpool than clubs "who throw a load of money" at success.[LNB] The United captain stopped short of identifying City by name, but his criticism of football's nouveau riche will be greeted with anger at Eastlands.[LNB] Already a figure of hate among City fans, Neville's comments will make him even less popular on the blue half of Manchester, as he admitted he at least had a grudging respect for United's fiercest rivals, Liverpool.[LNB] "When I was a youngster, they won everything," said Neville. "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] "They have got history."[LNB] Sheikh Mansour has invested around £400m in City since his sensational takeover in 2008 - signing world stars like Robinho, Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure.[LNB] As yet the Abu Dhabi riches have failed to see them gatecrash the top four - but another summer of incredible spending by manager, Roberto Mancini, has seen another wave of superstars head to Eastlands.[LNB] The arrivals of David Silva and Mario Balotelli are expected to see them make a real push for the Premier League title this season - but Neville still sees the old enemy of Liverpool as the side he most wants to out do.[LNB] He says a 19th title is United's primary aim this term, to move past Liverpool in the record books.[LNB] "The motivation has got to be winning the league," said the 35-year-old. "What a massive incentive we have to win it back.[LNB] "Last year we did not perform at our best at times. We had terrible injuries in defence.[LNB] "If we can just get our players to stay fit this season, we have got that 19th in front of us.[LNB] "To beat Liverpool would be fantastic. It would be massive for this club. We want to be the most successful club."[LNB]

Source: Manchester_EveningNews