Archie Gray

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

Much as it may be a difficult concept for some to understand.... some people value family, especially children, above any big pay day.

We are writing about footballers not real people

 

[Yiddo.1882]

His brother is apparently even more highly rated than even Archie is.

 

[mephitis]

His brother is apparently even more highly rated than even Archie is.

He is! (and for context I live in Leeds)

 

[Bullet]

I remember when Gary Neville burst onto the scene, people said his brother was even better…

 

[BigChiv9]

I remember when Gary Neville burst onto the scene, people said his brother was even better…

I think Gary says that Phil was the more talented and natural footballer capable of playing in more than one position. He suggests that this meant that Phil never got to specialise in one position which affected his development. It is also perhaps true that Gary had an unusually high dedication and work ethic which perhaps Phil did not share.

 

[Bishop]

I remember when Gary Neville burst onto the scene, people said his brother was even better…

It's often said about brother's, it's rarely proved to be the case.

 

[Gutter Boy]

I remember when Gary Neville burst onto the scene, people said his brother was even better…

And Rio Ferdinand

 

[Gutter Boy]

He is! (and for context I live in Leeds)

Commiserations

What was the view of his Rotherham loan? His stats don't appear great

 

[Muttley]

I think Gary says that Phil was the more talented and natural footballer capable of playing in more than one position. He suggests that this meant that Phil never got to specialise in one position which affected his development. It is also perhaps true that Gary had an unusually high dedication and work ethic which perhaps Phil did not share.

Even though when I watch Neville talk on Sky I can't believe I'm saying this but Gary had the bigger brain our of the 2 brothers. Gray was an immense RB as he knew when to stay at right back, he knew when to drop alongside his centre halves and he knew when to bomb forward. These are the killer decisions full-backs have to make. There was no better than Neville at the art of full-back play and that covered for some of his technical deficiencies. Phil was more two footed, probably had a nicer touch at times but was nowhere near the level of Gary as a full-back.

 

[FatBloke]

Even though when I watch Neville talk on Sky I can't believe I'm saying this but Gary had the bigger brain our of the 2 brothers. Gray was an immense RB as he knew when to stay at right back, he knew when to drop alongside his centre halves and he knew when to bomb forward. These are the killer decisions full-backs have to make. There was no better than Neville at the art of full-back play and that covered for some of his technical deficiencies. Phil was more two footed, probably had a nicer touch at times but was nowhere near the level of Gary as a full-back.

Absolutely this. He was the perfect partner for Beckham, who wasn't exactly a fan of tracking back or tackling. GNev filled in the gaps and allowed Beckham to play, while backing him up with timely overlaps.

 

[DeanoAustin]

I remember when Gary Neville burst onto the scene, people said his brother was even better…

 

[Sandman]

And Rio Ferdinand

Rodney Wallace was better than Danny.

 

[Roland Beurre]

Peter was better than Cyril.

 

[BrentwoodSpur]

Peter was better than Cyril.

Cyril’s song was better though

 

[Muttley]

Carl definitely wasn't better than Glenn

 

[Ace Face]

Clive or Paul?