So our own Gary Neville has retired as a Manchester United player. So touching. When we,and indeed himself,look back on his career - from his emotional support for Rio Ferdinand during the latter's drug case; his all-too-extreme celebration whenever Liverpool are downed; his constant reminder of 'our noisy neighbour' Manchester City on where they stand(and he feels it's down); his obvious allegiance to Sir Alex Ferguson,prompting former teammate Carlos Tevez to brand him a 'boot-licker - we can't but feel nostalgic.
Despite what anyone,especially our opponents,thinks,we love him and miss him. But come on,even his strongest critics would miss him.He is one of the reasons they watch Man United,to boo him. They would miss that privilege,at least.
He may not have enjoyed the media glow Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes had(or still have),but he doesn't care. His desire to win,strong-will,leadership qualities,obduracy and constant proclamation of love for Manchester United will always cement his place in our hearts.
I weep as I write this...a cry for joy and fulfil


lment as a true legend hangs his boots!