Tactically Speaking: Phil Neville
Neville's tactical Phil-osophies from St George's, to South Beach, and now to the Rose City.
Phil Neville is no stranger to the beautiful game. After an illustrious playing career, he has found himself on the other side of the touchline. He is currently in his third permanent role as a head coach, managing the boys in green and gold, Soccer City USA’s Portland Timbers. Having previously been in charge of Inter Miami CF and the English Women’s National Team, Neville is most certainly familiar with what it takes to be a manager. Today, I hope to dive into who Phil is as a manager, and the tactics he has deployed across his various stops in the coaching world.
Personal Details
Born: January 21 1977 in Bury, England.
Playing Position: Defender
Clubs Played For: Manchester United U18, Manchester United First Team, Everton FC.
Coaching License: UEFA Pro
Teams Managed: England U21 National Team Assistant (2012-2013) Manchester United Assistant Manager (2013-2014) Salford City Caretaker (2015) Valencia Assistant Manager (2015-2016) England Women Head Coach (2018-2021) Inter Miami CF Head Coach (2021-2023) Canada Men’s National Team Assistant Manager (2023) Portland Timbers Head Coach (2023-Present.)
Phil has had quite a coaching career, having had stops as an assistant in some elite football environments, and has had a few stops as a head coach. Today I only want to focus on his time as a permanent head coach, in charge of the English Women’s National Team, and MLS sides, Inter Miami CF and Portland Timbers.
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