Gary Neville sacked at Valencia - will Jose Mourinho take over?

Former Man United star fails in his first managerial role - and Old Trafford could suffer as a result

Gary Neville
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Gary Neville has gone. To the relief of the Valencia faithful, the former Manchester United and England defender was sacked on Wednesday afternoon, less than four months after arriving in Spain to great fanfare.

But his sacking could have ramifications back in Manchester, if Valencia try to lure Jose Mourinho to the Mestalla Stadium.

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