Gary Neville Effigy Burnt at the Stake in Valencia's Las Fallas Celebrations

Gary Neville's somewhat unpopular status in Valencia was dramatically emphasised on Friday when revellers burnt an effigy of the former Manchester United captain at the stake.

The hot treatment came as part of the city's celebrations for Las Fallas—also known as the festival of fire.

Neville was joined in the flames by a number of other cartoonish creations, including Valencia owner Peter Lim and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

It's been a difficult season for Valencia, with the club exiting the UEFA Champions League at the group stage and currently sitting 14th in La Liga, six points off the relegation zone. Neville took over in December but has won just three times in 16 league games.

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