Portland Timbers announce Phil Neville: tweets controversy, MLS record
Portland Timbers have confirmed the appointment of Phil Neville as head coach. The former Manchester United and Everton player has had a varied managerial career, most notably spending two years in charge of Inter Miami . His spell in Florida ended in June and he was a part of Canada coach John Herdman’s backroom staff over the summer. “We are thrilled to welcome Phil Neville as the new head coach of the Portland Timbers , and we look forward to making Phil and his family feel at home in Portland,” general manager Ned Grabavoy wrote in a statement. A new era in Portland. Phil Neville is #RCTID 👏 — Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) November 6, 2023 “Phil’s character makes him the right person to lead this team forward as we continue to reshape the group with a goal of returning to sustained success . His leadership qualities, diverse experience as a coach, and ambition to evolve made him a terrific fit here with us in Portland.” The Timbers had been without a permanent head coach si...