PHIL, PHIL WE MAY HAVE TO PART

Last updated : 01 December 2004 By editor

Fergie reckons that Phil Neville’s career prospects at Old Trafford are looking bleak:

"It's always a concern. I hope he gets enough games to justify his faith in the club. He's a magnificent professional but he's riddled with bad luck.

"Phil is a fantastic professional. You could probably look at the last ten years at this club and relate it to the Nevilles' attitude, both of them, as an example to everyone here.

"Training performances, behaviour patterns, he's an absolutely magnificent professional. You couldn't pick a better professional, he's unbelievable.

"He makes a great contribution to the club every day. He's just riddled with bad luck. You pick him and then Roy Keane gets fit.

"Obviously he is frustrated but tonight is a great night for him. He'll also play in Turkey."