The need for an agent — and the value of one — has long been debated and Gary Neville was always likely to have an opinion. In his autobiography he asked, with typical forthrightness, why so many players still permitted representatives to trouser substantial cuts from transfers and especially contract negotiations. “There are even some so-called super-agents,” he said. If you are renegotiating, why do you need an agent taking a slice that you’ve worked so hard to earn, practising since the age of six? You can pay an accountant or a lawyer by the hour.”Or you can summon the help of a family member — like the late Neville Neville, Gary’s…

Source: The Times January 18, 2019 00:02 UTC