Tagged: Valencia

Valencia Forging New Identity After Gary Neville Reign | Bleacher Report

Valencia Forging New Identity After Gary Neville Reign | Bleacher Report

The focus might be on that win against Barcelona but the win against Sevilla in the game before was even more important, and showcased the new path Valencia was headed on. It’s never easy handing the reigns to someone after just a short trial but it seems Pako Ayestaran should definitely be choice No. 1 for Valencia hierarchy.

Gary Neville pays price for Valencia gamble – ESPN FC

Gary Neville pays price for Valencia gamble – ESPN FC

I mean. Gary Neville pretty much had his head on the chopping block from day one. Very tough situation for any manager never mind someone so inexperienced. There’s all the smirking and snickering about him not being able to go back to punditry right away as he can’t criticize other managers. Maybe. His situation was still different. I think he’ll stay out of the limelight for a bit but he may just benefit from this experience in the long run. A good point made in the last article below is that Neville could use the experience to be an even better pundit if he goes back to that

Gary Neville’s Valencia experiment comes to an undignified end

Gary Neville left Valencia in ignominy – but at least he bit the bullet

In celebration of Rafa Benítez’s Valencia | These Football Times

In celebration of Rafa Benítez’s Valencia | These Football Times

Definitely great times for Valencia, and good times for La Liga too. Those days were fun to watch as there were some really good Valencia teams.

Do Valencia or Monaco Have the Most to Lose in the Jorge Mendes Derby? | Bleacher Report

Do Valencia or Monaco Have the Most to Lose in the Jorge Mendes Derby? | Bleacher Report.

Very interesting to see how Jorge Mendes is connected to both teams. He doesn’t have much to lose either way but I think he has more in store for Valencia at this stage given the new approach from Monaco. I think it will be a very tight tie but either one of these teams would be a great addition to the tournament.

Are Valencia Ready to Become a Force in La Liga Again? | Bleacher Report

Are Valencia Ready to Become a Force in La Liga Again? | Bleacher Report.

I hope so. I remember the days of David Albelda, Santiago Canizares, Ruben Baraja, Roberto Ayala, Kily Gonzalez, John Carew and Miguel Angulo etc. Great team. The possibility of more money from a new Spanish TV deal would also help the club along with Lim’s plans. Will be fun to watch.