REACTION: WHAT THEY HAVE SAID..

JULIE NEVILLE (below), PHIL’S WIFE

“In response to some of things I’ve been reading about my husband over the past 24 hours, I would like to point out that Phil is both a wonderful husband and father — I could not be prouder.” KICK IT OUT CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROISIN WOOD “In light of recent action taken in response to historical social media comments made by current football participants, the question must be asked, will the FA be charging Neville for posting discriminatory comments on social media?” FORMER ENGLAND CRICKET CAPTAIN MICHAEL VAUGHAN ON TWITTER

“Questioning Phil Neville the manager I understand .. That’s fair even though I think he will do a fantastic job .. But questioning the person I find totally unfair !!!! I haven’t met a more hard-working humble guy in my 28 yrs in Pro sport” SIAN HAWKINS OF WOMEN’S AID

“Sexist attitudes, such as those expressed by Phil Neville, set a worrying example to men and have no place in women’s and men’s football.” VICKY HUYTON, OF THE FEMALE COACHING NETWORK

“The FA should have checked his past social media history rather than putting him in this position. They have got this mindblowingly wrong.”

SPORTS MINISTER TRACEY CROUCH

“The FA needs to ensure it has transparency around the process. It is right Phil Neville has apologised for his ill-advised, historical remarks.”