Da Silvas: Fergie bangs on about Neville bros

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Fabio and Rafael Da Silva are well aware of the history of Manchester United – because Sir Alex Ferguson keeps telling them about their illustrious forebears, the Neville brothers. “We haven’t talked to Gary Neville about brothers playing for Manchester United,” said Rafael during an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo.

“But we do know their story: Alex Ferguson always talks about that,” finished his identical twin Fabio.

The United boss will hope the Da Silva twins can follow in the footsteps of club captain Gary Neville and his brother Phil, who made almost 300 appearances for United before switching to Everton.

And having blooded one pair of brothers, Ferguson is impressing the twins with his happiness to do the same again.

“When he sees a good kid, he gives him the chance to go out and play,” Rafael reveals. “Despite the tough competition, there’s always room for a good young player.”

To find out what role Ronaldo played in bringing the twins to United, read the exclusive interview in this month’s FourFourTwo, out now.

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Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.