What did Jaap Stam say about the Neville brothers?

Former Ajax coach Jaap Stam had called Gary and Phil Neville as “busy c****” in his book titled “Head to Head.”

“It’s not an autobiography. It was about how we as a team worked, to give inside information about how we worked at United, you know – and how we talked to each other and how critical we were to each other… we were like sharp and sarcastic,” Stam had said.

About Jaap Stam

Jaap Stam is a former renowned center-back and esteemed football coach.

With an illustrious playing career spanning various European clubs, including FC Zwolle, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Lazio, Milan, and Ajax, Stam solidified his status as one of the finest defenders of his generation.

Notably, he was voted the best defender in the UEFA Champions League for the 1998–99 and 1999–2000 seasons.

Stam’s international contributions were equally impactful, amassing 67 caps and three goals while representing the Netherlands in three UEFA European Championships and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Upon retiring in October 2007, Stam seamlessly transitioned to coaching, showcasing his skills at PEC Zwolle, Ajax, and later, as the manager of Reading in 2016 and Feyenoord in 2019.

His managerial journey extended to Major League Soccer, where he led FC Cincinnati from 2020 to 2021, leaving an indelible mark on both the playing field and the sidelines.