Gary Neville is on record as saying when he was Valencia boss, they couldn't shove him for love nor money. Basically said he was a complete liability and he didn't understand why Arsenal were interested.
He isn't on record as saying this at all - he's on record being quite complimentary at times. What you are quoting is what he is alleged to have said to Lee Dixon
90% of the time he looks like a bloody good defender. There's just something not quite right. Others have mentioned confidence, or playing in sub-standard unit, or lapses in concentration. One, or all of these, is probably to blame.
I'll tell you what though Clive. Booing him isn't going to help.
Well, no it isn't and he'll be gone soon. As will Koscielny.
We'd better buy another centre-half (that will actually join us) this season, or we'll be in terrouble...
“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”
90% of the time he looks like a bloody good defender. There's just something not quite right. Others have mentioned confidence, or playing in sub-standard unit, or lapses in concentration. One, or all of these, is probably to blame.
I'll tell you what though Clive. Booing him isn't going to help.
It doesn't matter now. Raul has convinced Monaco to give us EUR30,000,000 for him!!!