Exclusive Interviews are back! In this episode, brought to you by Sky Bet, Gary Neville sits down with Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidić to reflect on the highs, lows, and turning points of his incredible career. Vidić opens up about the early stages of his journey, including near-moves to Liverpool and Aston Villa, before a call from Sir Alex Ferguson changed everything. He shares how he overcame a tough start at Old Trafford to become one of the club’s greatest ever defenders. The chat also covers playing alongside some of the greats, lifting the Champions League in 2008, and where David Moyes went wrong during his time in Manchester. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a show! 00:00 Introduction and Soccer Aid 03:41 Vidic life after football 15:01 Joining Manchester United 21:54 Struggles and Self-Doubt 23:14 Settling into the Team 23:26 Premier League Challenges 23:48 Early Impressions of United 24:59 Reflecting on the 2006-07 Season 25:41 Building a Partnership with Rio 30:46 Champions League Finals 36:45 Transition to David Moyes 40:51 Post-Ferguson Era 43:56 Vidic’s PFA awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
