04 February,2011 08:46 AM IST | | PA Sport
Gary Neville said yesterday he intended to stay with Manchester United for the rest of the season.
The 35-year-old full-back announced his retirement with immediate effect on Wednesday, ending a one club career of some 20 years that yielded eight English titles, a Champions League final triumph and 85 caps among a host of honours.
Neville, speaking to United's television channel MUTV, said retirement from a career that ended with his appearance against West Brom on New Year's Day, had been on his mind for some time. But Neville insisted he would not be rushed into a decision regarding his long-term future.
"I am going to stay at the club until the end of the season and do some coaching because I have got my coaching badge to complete," he said. "But at this moment in time my mindset isn't to go into coaching or management full-time.
"I have been working for a football club every day for 20 years. I definitely want to try and continue my relationship with this club, even if it is just as a fan. But I want to have 12 months to gather my thoughts. I don't want to rush into another relationship quickly."
