Gary Neville used the Hall of Fame ceremony at Old Trafford to press a case for Bryan Robson\u2019s inclusion in the Premier League Hall of Fame. Neville received his medallion from Robson, who came out at Old Trafford for a photo op, and described the moment as a full circle from idol to presenter.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow can I be in the Hall of Fame and he\u2019s not in the Hall of Fame? That is a travesty, that. Can I give you my medal?\u201d Neville said as Robson came out at Old Trafford for a photo op.<\/p>\n
Robson\u2019s playing record was highlighted during the exchange. He was the longest-serving captain in Man Utd history, a two-time league winner who made 461 appearances for the Red Devils and scored 99 goals. Robson is a member of the English Football Hall of Fame and was an inaugural inductee there, a status Neville referenced as he urged his Premier League peers to recognise Robson in that competition\u2019s own Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n
Sir Alex Ferguson, himself a Premier League Hall of Fame member, offered a statement on Neville\u2019s achievement and career: \u201cHis dedication to improving himself and to being the best player he could led him to playing more than 600 times for his club, collecting eight Premier League titles, and playing 85 times for England. I am delighted for Gary; it\u2019s a well-earned recognition of a fine career at the highest level,\u201d Ferguson said.<\/p>\n
Neville spent 19 years at Man Utd and retired as a one club man. He wore the captain\u2019s armband after Roy Keane left the club and was included five times in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. Neville also won two Champions League trophies and is widely credited as one of the greatest fullbacks in league history, forming a notable partnership with David Beckham at the Theatre of Dreams.<\/p>\n
A Premier League Hall of Fame event on November 4 will further celebrate the defender. Neville was among a 15-man shortlist before his induction and one more player will be inducted this year. Multiple former Man Utd players could join Neville this year, including former teammates Michael Carrick, Patrice Evra, Teddy Sheringham, Michael Owen and Edwin Van der Sar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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