Gary Neville Let Go As Coach Of Valencia FC Proving Being A Football Manager Is Not As Easy As It Looks

Gary Neville

Former Manchester United FC star, Gary Neville, has been let go as manager (coach) of La Liga side Valencia, after 4-months on the job. Neville, a former television football pundit, a career he embraced after his successful spell at Manchester United, realized firsthand it is not easy being a manager, after spending years criticizing coaches on TV. Neville is very passionate about football and this is where his criticism of managers emanated from in his scathing critiques.

Twitter teasing Neville about being let go from Valencia
 

Under Neville, Valencia lost several games at slipped to number 14 on the La Liga table. This recent development regarding Neville supports the March 3, 2016 Judiciary Report article "Football Great Zinedine Zidane Going Through Rough Patch As Manager Of Real Madrid (Do Legends Make The Best Coaches)." Top footballers often have a difficult time becoming successful managers.

 Another of many posts on Twitter regarding people teasing Neville about his departure from Valencia 

You have to have a coaching mind, not just a football one. It's part disciplinarian, captain and motivational speaker. It is a mentally and emotionally taxing job, but quite rewarding when you make a difference in a squad. You almost have to figuratively go into matches like you're waging war, planning football attacks with military precision.  

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Zinedine Zidane

Legendary French football player, Zinedine Zidane, is having a rough time as manager (coach) of the accomplished Real Madrid F.C. squad in Spain. The team’s top footballer is Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world‘s leading goal scorers. Real Madrid has won La Liga in the past, but they are struggling this season. Real Madrid recently lost to rival Atletico Madrid. FC Barcelona have been dominating with the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis “The Teeth” Suarez (Ok, his nickname is not the teeth, but Suarez is famous for using his LOL). 

I would sometimes wonder why legendary football players have difficulty coaching teams. Then, there's the theory in reference to the topic that a footballer who is a legend due to his exemplary skill, becomes frustrated when athletes don't grasp the game and what is being taught, on the same level and manner as the top footballer turned manager. 

By right, men like Pele and Bobby Charlton, should be among the best managers in the world. However, it has not happened. No one questions their skill, as they are the best, but truthfully, who has replicated the aforementioned athletes' abilities in younger players. That's because other factors come into play. Some athletes have better physical coordination (eye/foot as opposed to hand/eye in other sports) and control than others. Some athletes are naturally faster with better aim than others. This is why practice is essential in a bid to correct any deficiencies, in a bid to make your athletes the best they can be.

Pele, who is often hailed as the best ever, humorously stated in the Mirror newspaper of Manchester United and current coach Louis Van Gaal, "I told him, you know he is a very strong guy and they (Manchester United) should have courage because I am never going to be coach. I don't want to suffer." It's difficult being a manager, because when the team does not win, you will be blamed. 

It's easy to take negative newspaper articles and chants at matches personally, when football fans yell for the firing of their favorite team's manager. However, that's when you have to redouble your efforts to bring out the best in the squad and make any necessary changes. Do not become overwhelmed, discouraged or dispirited. Look at it this way, erase the points deficit by digging your way out of that hole, one match at a time. Take it one match at a time.

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2014 was Cristiano Ronaldo's year (well, unless you count Germany nearly making him cry in the World Cup LOL). He started 2015 off well, winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, but shortly after he broke up with his girlfriend of two years, model, Irina Shayk and got into a fight on the pitch. Ronaldo is facing a potential 12 match ban for slapping, kicking and punching Cordoba players Edimar Fraga and Jose Crespo. 

Ronaldo was given a red card and ejected from the La Liga match. The video spread all over social networking, as people looked on shock at his uncharacteristic display of violence. The contrite footballer apologized on social networking for his violent outburst. He is awaiting a formal decision on the potential ban.

Luis Suarez's Apology And Admission Of Guilt Seen As A Step In The Right Direction In Moving Forward

Luis Suarez apologizes on Twitter

Football player, Luis Suarez, has apologized for biting rival player, Giorgio Chiellini, during the Uruguay v. Italy 2014 World Cup match. Suarez initially denied the claim, but after FIFA issued a 4-month ban and whopping $112,000 fine, he apologized for what he had done on the pitch. 

Giorgio Chiellini (left) bitten by Luis Suarez (right)

Some wondered out loud if Suarez's apology was due to the fact he is in talks with La Liga powerhouse, FC Barcelona, for a $100,000,000 deal that would see him leave stellar Premier League team Liverpool. His conduct during the world cup is seen as a liability that could jeopardize a potential deal. Either way, as long as Suarez adheres to his pledge to refrain from biting other footballers, it is a positive step forward.   

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