Report: Gary Neville hopes to get another shot at management

Gary Neville's early departure from Valencia on Wednesday hasn't discouraged the former Manchester United full-back from a second career in management, James Ducker of The Telegraph reports.

The struggling La Liga club made the decision to fire Neville with eight games remaining in the season. Neville had hoped to see out his five-month contract with Los Che, and Ducker notes the 41-year-old is "hurt" that he won't get an opportunity to reverse their fortunes.

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Neville leaves Valencia in considerably worse shape than it had been in December, when he replaced Nuno Espirito Santo on the bench. Then in ninth place, Valencia is now in 14th and just six points above the relegation zone.

But he had already determined he wouldn't extend his deal beyond the season. Both the Guardian and Telegraph believe Neville was always reluctant to remain with the club, even though he took Spanish lessons with his family and admitted publicly that he had come to love the city of Valencia.

The challenge of managing such a prestigious outfit appealed to Neville more than the two Premier League clubs that approached him before the appointment, according to Ducker. Two other Championship sides also inquired about his services.

He is hopeful that more offers will come his way, despite any perceived damage the last few months have done to his credibility. Neville only managed to coax three league wins out of Valencia during his time at the Mestalla, and he incurred the wrath of supporters who chanted, "Gary, go home."

In an odd twist of fate, it was Neville who said he "could have said goodbye to my credibility in football" had he not taken the Valencia job. Instead, his reputation is a lot worse for it.

He tried to show his commitment to the fans by deferring his responsibilities as England's assistant coach last week. Neville stayed in Spain for the first three days of the international break, and confirmed he had no intention of resigning.

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When he returned from friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands, however, Valencia's board had already resolved to cut ties.

Neville's relationship with Peter Lim hasn't changed. The Valencia owner is also a close business partner of Neville's and co-owns non-league club Salford City FC with the Neville brothers, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Ryan Giggs.

It is uncertain whether Neville will return to the punditry chair, where he impressed viewers and people in the game with his astute and sometimes ruthless breakdown of tactics and matches.

For the time being, though, Neville will prepare for Euro 2016 with England.