PHIL NEVILLE has left his position as head coach of the Portland Timbers.
It comes after the ex- star oversaw a run of just four wins from 14 in .
Phil Neville has left his position as Portland Timbers boss Credit: Getty
It was a double blow day for the Class of ’92 star after Salford also lost in the playoff final Credit: PA:Press Association
It has left the Timbers third from bottom in the Western Conference.
A statement from the club said of the Class of ’92 star’s departure: “ The Timbers have mutually parted ways with Head Coach , the club announced today. The search for a new head coach is underway.”
Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said: “In my nearly two decades of owning and operating the Portland Timbers, there are very few people I have enjoyed working with more than Phil Neville.
“Phil has outstanding leadership qualities and a boundless sense of positivity even in the face of adversity.
“I cannot thank Phil enough for his tireless dedication to this club and the Portland community, which he and his family truly embraced.”
Neville, a Treble winner in the United squad of 1999, joined Portland in November 2023 before the 2024 season.
Overall he won 27 of his 82 games in charge.
On the decision, Neville said: “I’d like to thank Merritt Paulson, Ned Grabavoy, and the entire Portland family for their unwavering support in giving me the job and standing behind me.
Neville used to play for Man Utd Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
“To my staff, thank you for your incredible loyalty and hard work. And to the most incredible bunch of players: thank you for the effort, the good times, the good results, the bad results, and all the laughs we shared together.
“I realize we are in a results business, and the results haven’t been to the expectation of this club.
“To the Timbers Army — you are the reason I felt inspired to try and bring success to this club. Keep getting behind the players and the club in this wonderful city. I will miss you all.”
The sacking came as a double blow for the 49-year-old today after , the club he and the Class of ’92 co-own,
Neville has previously managed Salford as a caretaker, before also coaching Women and .
Timbers general manager Ned Grabavoy added: “We are appreciative of Phil’s commitment and efforts during his time with the Portland Timbers.
“Phil brought enthusiasm and passion to the role, and it was a pleasure to work with him. We wish Phil all the best in his next opportunity.
“This offseason we had pointed discussions about the areas we needed to build on and improve.
“Ultimately, we have not seen the progress we’ve needed to, and, most importantly, results have fallen well short of expectations.”
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