After some members of the ‘Class of the 92’ left for new opportunities, their departures deeply affected Gary Neville. He recalled the impact of their exits, mentioning that it was particularly tough when players like David Beckham and Nicky Butt left, as they had been together for a decade.
Neville shared that he and his brother Phil visited Sir Alex Ferguson, the then Manchester United boss, to express Phil’s concerns about not being the number one choice in the team. Phil had played that role for seven or eight years and now wanted more playing time.
Gary admitted he respected Phil’s decision but was also unhappy about it, preferring for them all to stay together. He recounted how Nicky Butt also felt the same way when he left, as he was seeking more consistent playing time.
Gary described their departures as feeling like a significant loss. —
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