Inter Miami manager Phil Neville has been sacked after the club’s 1-0 defeat to New York Red Bulls which left them bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.
The result was their fourth defeat in a row and their 10th from 15 games in the league this season, giving them the third-worst record across the MLS.
Things came to ahead against Red Bulls on Wednesday, with Neville hitting out at fans who booed his son Harvey when he came on as a late substitute.
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Inter Miami head coach, Phil Neville has told the club’s fans to direct criticism at him and not the team’s young players after they lost again in MLS.
The ex-Man Utd and Everton defender joined the club in 2021, only the second season since their inception, but could only lead the team to an 11th-placed finish in the Eastern Conference.
That improved last year, with Miami reaching the first round of the play-offs, before they were comfortably seen off by New York City in the first round.
With only 15 of the 34 league matches of the 2023 season played, Neville’s Miami had lost only four games fewer than in the entirety of 2022 at the time of his sacking.
In a statement, Miami co-owner David Beckham paid tribute to former team-mate Neville, saying: “Phil has made a real contribution to the culture of our club with his qualities as a leader and knowledge as a coach.
“Sometimes in this game we have to make the toughest decisions and sadly we feel the time is right to make a change. I want to personally thank Phil for his hard work, his passion for our club and for his integrity as a person.”
Neville, who spent three years as manager of England Women before taking up his first permanent role in the men’s game, said: “I would like to thank the ownership group for their trust and making me a part of this project, the players and staff for their impressive commitment, dedication and hard work and the fans for their unwavering support for the club since day one.
“I’m grateful to have played a part in the growth of this club and wish Inter Miami CF all the best in the future.”
