Gary Neville to be unveiled as new Valencia boss at news conference
Friday 4 December 2015 08:43, UK
Gary Neville will be unveiled as the new head coach of Valencia at a news conference this afternoon.
Neville is flying to Spain this morning and will meet the media at 3pm UK time after he was named the club's new boss on Wednesday.
The Manchester United legend has signed a five-month contract to take charge of the La Liga side for the rest of the season but will continue his work as an England coach.
He will start his first managerial job in earnest on Sunday and faces a crucial first game against Lyon on Wednesday as he attempts to guide his new side to the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time in three years.
Neville's brother Phil, who joined Valencia as assistant coach last summer, will remain on the coaching staff and oversaw Wednesday's 3-1 win over Barakaldo in the Copa del Rey.
He will also be in the dugout - alongside co-caretaker Voro - for Saturday's Sky Live home game against champions Barcelona. Gary Neville is expected to watch from the Mestalla stands.
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Speaking after the fightback win victory over Barakaldo, Voro said of Neville's appointment: "I am happy and I give him my congratulations.
"He is a coach with not much experience but he has been at a high level, in a great team for many years, has a lot of character and I hope he can bring his wisdom and this character.
"Gary Neville can help us to transmit this character and experience in big competitions."
Reaction to Neville's appointment in Spain has been mixed.
Local newspaper Las Provincias carried the headline: 'Gary Neville, another risky bet from [owner Peter] Lim' while SuperDeporte splashed with an optimistic drumbeat: 'Neville: Yes we can.'
Watch Gary Neville's first news conference from 3pm on Sky Sports News HQ or follow via our live blog.
