The Class Of 92

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Paul Scholes and Phil Neville watch Salford City but Manchester United legends can do nothing to help as their team lose 3-0

* Paul Scholes and Phil Neville watch Salford City lose 3-0 to Stalybridge Utd
* Louis van Gaal says the pair will have roles at Man Utd this season
* Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Gary Neville also own stakes in the club

Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Phil Neville couldn't help Salford City in their pre-season friendly against Stalybridge Celtic.

The former Old Trafford duo invested in the non-league club along with fellow 'Class of 92' icons Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs.

Scholes and Neville were on the touchline, but couldn't inspire their side who were beaten 3-0. Neville wore shorts in the late evening sun while former midfielder Scholes donned sunglasses.


Owners: Paul Scholes and Phil Neville watch on as their team Salford City take on Stalybridge Celtic

The pair - along with their fellow former United charges - are aiming to guide the club to league football.

Salford City currently play in the Evo Stik League First Division North - English football's eighth tier - but they have big ambitions.

'The short-term aim is to keep the club going on the level it is going,' said Neville earlier this month.

'It is very sustainable. The committee do a great job and they will carry on doing that. We are not going to interfere in any way with how the club is run.

'But there is a fairytale story to this. Can we get into the Football League? Can we take Salford City as high as we possibly can? It is going to be a fantastic journey.'


Defeat: Salford City lost 3-0 against Stalybridge in their pre-season friendly


Salford City: The club is owned by Paul Scholes, both Neville brothers, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs


Orders: Phil Neville shouts instructions from the sidelines

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2702458/Manchester-United-legends-Paul-Scholes-Phil-Neville-watch-Salford-City-lose-3-0.html

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Class of 92 and Friends' team photo: (L-R back row) coach Eric Harrison, Gary Neville, Robbie Savage, Dutch former goalkeeper Raimond Van Der Gouw, John O'Kane, Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak, Mikael Silvestre, Quinton Fortune, David May, former cricketer Steve Harmison, Phil Neville and former cricketer Michael Vaughan, (L-R front row), Nicky Butt, Raphael Burke, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, comedian Jack Whitehall and Ben Thornley

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Dari match semalem antara Salford vs Class of 92 ane cuma demen sama panenka-nya si Giggsy doang, classy banget

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Manchester United's 'Class of 92' recreated as customised Coke bottles

* Phil Neville posts picture on Instagram of 'Class of 92' as Coke bottles
* Former United man passed snap on after being sent it
* Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs are represented
* Neville's brother Gary, manager Sir Alex Ferugson and 'United' are too
* Class of 92 graduated from Manchester United's academy to first team
* They went on to enjoy success under Ferguson's management at United

The 'Class of 92' are back together once more - but this time in the form of commemorative Coca Cola bottles.

Former Manchester United midfielder Phil Neville posted the picture on Instagram after being sent the image by a fan.

Sir Alex Ferguson's famous side are recreated in bottle form, all lined up next to each other.


Class of 92: Phil Neville posted a picture showing [from left to right] (Manchester) United, (Nicky) Butt, (Gary) Neville, (Paul) Scholes, (David) Beckham, (Ryan) Giggs, himself and (Sir Alex) Ferguson in Coke-bottle form

'Butty' (Nicky Butt), (Phil) 'Neville', (Paul) 'Scholes', (David) 'Beckham', (Ryan) 'Giggs' and (Gary) 'Neville' are book-ended by (Manchester) 'United' and (Sir Alex) 'Ferguson' bottles in the picture.

The 37-year-old former Everton player seemed keen to reminisce about the glory days, accompanying his post with the caption: 'Class of 92 Coke!!!!!'

Neville and his team-mates graduated from United's academy and went on to enjoy great success, winning multiple Premier League titles and the Champions League.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2750853/Manchester-United-s-Class-92-recreated-customised-Coke-bottles-Phil-Neville.html

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Ada gk ya club laen yg sefenomenal class of 92 ini, sampe coke bikinin tribute tersendiri

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Class of '92 pals out on the Wings as Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt meet up in Manchester

* Manchester United legends met up at Wings restaurant on Thursday
* Former team-mates have interest in non-league Salford City FC, a hotel near Old Trafford and a football-themed restaurant
* England cricketer Stuart Broad tweeted 'Thirsty Gary?!!' after spotting empty glass

With blossoming media, sport and business interests there was much for the class of '92 pals to catch up on a night out in Manchester.

Manchester United legends Gary Neville and his brother Phil, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt met up at Wings restaurant on Thursday.


Gary Neville, Phil, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt enjoy a night out in Manchester

Gary Neville had just returned from helping England begin their Euro 2016 qualification with a 2-0 victory in Switzerland, while Phil Neville, Giggs and Scholes had been busy at the SoccerEx Global Convention in the city.

With a shared interest in non-league Salford City FC, a hotel near Old Trafford and a football-themed restaurant there was plenty to discuss.

Gary Neville was obviously enjoying a night off from being a Sky Sports analyst as he tweeted a picture of former United team-mates enjoying an aperitif.

Spotting his empty glass, England cricketer Stuart Broad tweeted: 'Thirsty Gary?!!'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2752834/Class-92-Wings-Gary-Neville-Phil-Neville-Paul-Scholes-Nicky-Butt-meet-Manchester.html

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The lost stars of MUFC Class of 92

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Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Andrew Cole meet up for dinner following Manchester United defeat

* Andrew Cole revealed he went out for dinner on Saturday with four of his former Manchester United team-mates
* Cole was joined by Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Nicky Butt

Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Andrew Cole went out for dinner just hours after their former side's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea.

Ex-Manchester United striker Cole took to Twitter to upload an image of himself alongside four of his former colleagues and their respective partners at a restaurant table.

Cole wrote to his 185,000-plus followers: 'Saturday night .. Great company great team mates. #MUFC '.


Andrew Cole (right) took to Twitter to reveal he went out for dinner with former Manchester United team-mates Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt on Saturday night

Red Devils assistant manager Giggs appeared to be in buoyant mood as he posed for a picture shortly after witnessing his side fall to a frustrating loss at the hands of the Barclays Premier League leaders.

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard scored the only goal of the game in the 38th minute to put the Blues 10 points clear at the top of the table.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3045553/Ryan-Giggs-Paul-Scholes-Gary-Neville-Nicky-Butt-Andrew-Cole-meet-dinner-following-Manchester-United-defeat.html

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Manchester United plan to make amends for missed opportunity by buying Gary Neville-owned Hotel Football

* Hotel Football, owned by Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, is within 200 yards of Old Trafford
* Manchester United are considering buying the money making venue
* Other part owners include Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt
* Red Devils initially opposed hotel but now see it as a missed opportunity

Not for nothing were Manchester United revealed to be the most valuable club in the world game last week.

England’s biggest football club cannot be accused of missing many money-making tricks in recent years.

Every day at Old Trafford, however, United’s vast array of marketing and commercial staff sit at their desks behind the huge glass frontage and stare out at a constant, irritating reminder of an opportunity missed.


Gary Neville's Hotel Football has been attracting envious glances from Manchester United


An aerial view of the hotel shows just how close it is to Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium

‘Hotel Football’, you may recall, is the brainchild of former captain Gary Neville. Shoe-horned rather more gracefully than at first looked possible on to a tiny patch of land 200 yards from the Holy Trinity statue of George Best, Sir Bobby Charlton and Dennis Law, the 130-room residence is impossible to miss.

Boasting a bar, restaurant and four-star facilities including a football pitch on the roof, it has only been opened a matter of months and is already a fundamental part of the Old Trafford landscape.

Fans gather there before matches and afterwards for Q&A sessions with other part-owners such as Ryan Giggs.

Initially, United officials tried to block planning permission by suggesting the building would block views of Old Trafford.

Now, having failed with that, United chief executive Ed Woodward and managing director Richard Arnold are considering another, more straightforward approach. They are considering trying to buy the hotel.


A main bar at Hotel Football is the ideal location for fans to have a pre-match drink


Big screens showing the games, table football and pool tables are available at the basement bar


The hotel's Cafe Football is where fans can dine while watching the game in a buzzy atmosphere

It is understood that one tentative approach was made by United to Neville and his business partners prior to the hotel opening. That got United nowhere and there has been nothing since. According to sources, however, the issue has not gone away.

‘The hotel irritates people at United,’ an Old Trafford source told Sportsmail. ‘Not only because they couldn’t stop it but because people here realise now that they really should have thought of it first.

‘It’s not as if you can forget about it, either, if you work at Old Trafford. Every time you look up from your desk, it’s there staring at you.’

Neville and Giggs, however, are showing themselves to be rather astute and unemotional businessmen.

They have plans in place to open a second hotel, this time in Manchester city centre.


The reception area features a panel decorated with the Manchester United design


One of the standard bedrooms at the hotel, which has been doing a roaring trade since opening

On the field, United are set for a protracted summer battle with Real Madrid over the David de Gea transfer after it emerged the Spanish giants plan to open the bidding with an offer as low as £13million.

De Gea seems destined for the Bernabeu after telling team-mates and staff he is leaving the club and failing to respond to an offer of a £200,000-a-week new contract.

United have a valuation of £25m and above for De Gea and will expect Real to match it. Ajax’s Jasper Cillessen and Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris are being lined up as potential replacements.


A picture of an executive suite, which is currently available from £119.99 per night for two sharing


Hotel Football manages to attract guests to the city even during football close season


Table football games are dotted around the expansive main bar to get fans in the mood


Montages of United legends, including George Best (left) and Andrew Cole, cover the walls

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3124636/Manchester-United-plan-buy-Gary-Neville-owned-Hotel-Football.html