It was just so funny to me how he celebrated the goals against Barnsley, he seems to be willing to smack his hand against the scorer anytime. Remember how Owen got Mr. Red's palm right on the forehead? that done, Nev came back from where he came, so laughable!

 I never doubt his quality.

 I never doubt his quality.

jackaholic:

Unlike the rest of our defence, Neville played awesome tonight, do you not think? Defended well and bombed forward in the second half in a manner that defied his age! His crosses created a goal and caused havoc in Moscow's area on numerous occasions - it was great to see him playing so well amidst so many of our players that underperformed :)

i see Neville as our best choice for the Right Back position. this is not only because his defensive skills are as good as anyone else challenging for the Right Back slot, but also because:

1. He is passionate. No matter what the circumstances, Neville always wears the United badge with pride. He hates losing, and is a great long time loyal servant of this club. Matches against rivals certainly bring out an extra something in him.

2. He is the club captain. Who better to lead the next generation of players out onto the pitch than the man who has been given the role of club captain??

3. He knows when to attack and when to defend. One big problem i have is seeing Wing Backs push too far forward, only to be outdone on the counter. Neville tends to stay back a little bit more than most, and this strengthens our defence when the opposition counterattack.

4. His experience is formidable. When we come up against either a rival or a club whose home ground presents a rather hostile atmosphere, it is very easy for a younger player to get caught up in the moment and make irrational decisions that may severely cost the team. someone like Neville who has seen it many times before is needed to overcome those situations. this season against Besiktas was a perfect example of why we need experience in hostile environments.

5. He can put a decent ball into the box. We've seen him place numerous dangerous balls into the opposition's penalty area these last few games, and as a defender, something like this is an added bonus. it also allows us to put an extra player into the box.

Was honestly thrilled by Nevilles perfomance if Valencia can just cross that more often instead of running and running with the ball it would be goals galore for us. Just wish Gary was 22 again then we'll be covered for the next 15 years. Brialliant game from him....

 If Nani and Valencia could cross the ball as well as Neville we would score so much more headers.

He was our best performer on the night by far, I would go as far as to say that the rest of the team, with the exception of maybe Macheda, were terrible. But it was great to qualify and keep our unbeaten record :)

Nev was awesome.

I see the way he charged back in the 2nd half too and laughed cuz he looked like he had a rocket up his ***!

 Legend.

I thought he was solid and his crossing was of a high standard.

yes he was awesome and its nice to have him back. He really showed how he cans till cope with today's football

He was amazing, it's the best I have seen him play for some time.

Neville had a blooming great game, his crossing is so crisp!

 Got to say, Obertan, Valencia & Macheda were great today.

we played well I thought, apart from the poor defending.....

Red Life:

o'shea gives nothing going forward but he keeps getting picked ahead of neville, rafael or even brown!,

Who was better O'Shea against Blackburn or Brown against CSKA ?

O'Shea is in Sir Alex's 1st choice back four for a reason, he's earned it, by putting in good solid performances & doing the job he's required to do.

Its the payers like tonight that when they get a chance to make an impression that they dont grab the chance with both hands that are the problem or have a problem.

The often maligned Neville, especially on these boards... proved his detractors wrong tonight. He had one helluva match!

 gotta agree with ya, think it just shows that o'shea gives nothing going forward but he keeps getting picked ahead of neville, rafael or even brown!, full backs these days need to be like wingers and bomb on all game.

 i was just shocked the way he was running up and down the flank it just shows his desire to win dats all. he is truly a living legend and am so happy to be watchin him play.