Twitter Reacts as Gary Neville Is Named Manager of Valencia

The Internet erupted in shock on Wednesday with the surprise announcement that Gary Neville had been named the new manager of Valencia.

Bleacher Report UK played on Valencia's bat-like logo with their new leader:

Most of the Internet reacted in shock: 

"

Bloody hell. Gary Neville. Wow.

— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) December 2, 2015"

"

So Gary Neville is playing Football Manager as Valencia? So what? What's the big deal? Wait... What? He's what?

— Dan Mason (@_DanMason) December 2, 2015"

"

Wow wow wow. Gary Neville is head coach of Valencia until the end of the season https://t.co/EjIKvGiAHa

— Oliver Kay (@OliverKayTimes) December 2, 2015"

"

What an unexpected appointment! Gary Neville to Valencia.

— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) December 2, 2015"

The move comes after previous boss Nuno Espirito Santo resigned on Sunday, leaving his assistant, Phil Neville (yes, Phil), in charge in the interim:

"

Phil? Yes boss? We need a new manager. Yes boss. Do you... *Phil's hopeful face lights up* Have Gary's number? https://t.co/6TVvpjHLnv

— Mark Jones (@Mark_Jones86) December 2, 2015"

"

Poor Phil.

— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) December 2, 2015"

"

Gary forcing Phil to manage against Barcelona then taking charge against bottom-placed Lyon

— Tom Embury-Dennis (@TomEmburyD) December 2, 2015"

"

Valencia play Barcelona on Saturday, but Gary doesn't take over officially until Sunday. Bet caretaker Phil is delighted. #vcf

— Sam (@samuelJayC) December 2, 2015"

"

Better the Neville you know.

— Wile E Kouyaté (@tomvictor) December 2, 2015"

But it's Gary, Phil's older brother, who will get the permanent job, taking charge after their La Liga clash with Barcelona on Saturday and leaving behind his punditry role with Sky Sports:

"

One imagines that is also the end of @Gnev2 as a Sky pundit for the moment; which is a massive loss to punditry.

— sportingintelligence (@sportingintel) December 2, 2015"

"

Well that's Monday Night Football ruined.

— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) December 2, 2015"

"

Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football while Gary Neville is at Valencia. pic.twitter.com/FwRxQ0bMsP

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 2, 2015"

"

When Sky tell you Gary Neville has been appointed the new Valencia head coach... https://t.co/YRcJP4Yw8E @Carra23 pic.twitter.com/f0rRy0TS8C

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) December 2, 2015"

"

Gary Neville taking charge of Valencia means we're left with this for @SkySportsMNF https://t.co/WIAX756pRX

— Simply Spurs (@Simply_Spurs) December 2, 2015"

"

I am not watching MNF anymore then. The hour before the actual football was the best bit. Good move GNev though.

— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) December 2, 2015"

"

Not sure how he'll do at Valencia but @gnev2 has already pretty much redefined football punditry. Big loss for Sky.

— Owen Gibson (@owen_g) December 2, 2015"

There was talk that Neville's first move into management could see him assume a future role at former club Manchester United:

"

Really hope Gary Neville does well at Valencia. Fancy he could be a future United manager, and this looks like a good first step for him.

— Chris Fleming (@Chris__Fleming) December 2, 2015"

"

Hope @GNev2 does well at #Valencia and goes on to be a great #mufc manager in time

— Matt Dickinson (@mdickinson35) December 2, 2015"

"

If @GNev2 is successful at Valencia it could see him leapfrog Giggs in United's reckoning

— James Robson (@JamesRobsonMEN) December 2, 2015"

Or even England:

"

Interesting that Gary Neville's new job is just to the end of the season. Keeps his options open for taking the England job after the Euros.

— Simon Clancy (@SiClancy) December 2, 2015"

The man himself expressed delight at his new job:

"

Gary Neville: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity with Valencia. Valencia are a huge football club of immense standing."

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 2, 2015"

"

Gary Neville: "I remember well from my time as a player, the passion and loyalty of their fans." #UCL pic.twitter.com/Xg70GpTmPT

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 2, 2015"

His first game in charge will come in the Champions League against Lyon on Dec. 9.

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