Gary Neville reveling in retirement

31 March 2011 01:08
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has admitted he struggled towards the end of his career at Old Trafford and is making the most of retirement.[LNB]Neville quit at the age of 35 in February after nearly 19 years at United. He now coaches the club's Under-15s and is being lined up for a role with the reserve-team, while also making his first appearances as a TV pundit.[LNB]The veteran defender played only four games this season after a succession of injuries, and could have been sent off in two of those matches at Stoke and West Brom.[LNB] Tough going: Neville found it difficult in the few games he played this season[LNB]A consummate professional during his career, Neville admits he is enjoying the lifestyle and freedom away from the strict regime of professional football.[LNB]He said: 'It was a struggle towards the end for me.[LNB]'I was ready for it. When people finish their career they miss it. I feel content and happy, watching the games and enjoying it.[LNB]'Hotel, rest, match, eat, sleep. That was the pattern, you are institutionalised into being like that. You have a privileged lifestyle but have to be professional.'[LNB]  Neville to blood the new generation at Old Trafford by coaching youngstersAn injury-free Neville would have blitzed England record, says ScholesPiers Morgan: Gary Neville was the most annoying player in world football... and also one of the greatest!All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Gary Neville

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