Lineker and more: Twitter reacts to Neville’s Valencia appointment

Gary Neville has been appointed as Valencia’s head coach until the end of the season.

The former Manchester United defender has been working in England’s coaching set-up and will remain in the position under Roy Hodgson.

Valencia owner Peter Lim has a stake in the former England right-back’s club, Salford City, which he co-owns with his brother Phil, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt.

The 40-year-old will also be leaving his role on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports alongside Jamie Carragher.

Here is a selection of the best Twitter reaction from the professionals to Neville’s appointment as Valencia head coach.

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker is extremely excited to see how Neville will get at Los Che:

Breaking News: @GNev2 has been made head coach of Valencia. Fascinating appointment!

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 2, 2015

Gary Neville's first game in charge will be against Barcelona live on @SkySports . Looking forward to his punditry.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 2, 2015

His BBC colleague Dan Walker makes a good point about Neville’s appointment:

Has the owner of one club ever managed another one? #garyneville

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) December 2, 2015

Former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris enjoyed Jamie Carragher’s reaction to the appointment:

Tickled me 😂😂 https://t.co/pDPpRhncM2

— Jody Morris (@morriskid) December 2, 2015

Ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper Stephen Harper is hoping it works out for Neville:

Good luck @GNev2 @valenciacf. Top player & pundit & hopefully as a Head Coach now too. Nice to see a big club giving a young coach a chance!

— Stephen Harper (@steveharper37) December 2, 2015

Finally, former Liverpool striker Don Hutchinson reckons Valencia will have a tough job at Valencia:

Good luck to G Nev out in Spain. Could be a tough gig,but never the less a great opportunity.👍🏼

— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) December 2, 2015