Gary Neville has launched another furious rant against his former club Manchester United, claiming that it is a 'shambles' that former players can be considered for the sporting director role.
Rio Ferdinand, who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at United, is being considered for the role following talks with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
United are aiming to appoint an individual to guide transfer strategy and oversee negotiations while being in tune with the manager, with Ferdinand held in high regard by Woodward.
Gary Neville is unhappy ex-Man United players are being linked with the sporting director role
Another former United player, Darren Fletcher, has also been mentioned as a possible appointment.
Neville didn't mention any players individually but made it clear that he feels that the club shouldn't be looking to appoint a former player in such an important role.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said: 'How can it be that four players that have never been businessmen, never been sporting directors, are put forward for this difficult role at the biggest club in the world? It's a shambles.'
Neville launched into a lengthy rant about United and hit out at Woodward, who he suggested has 'had his chance' at running the club.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand is being considered for the position
Neville was heavily critical of United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward
He said: 'The first thing they have to do is cleanse the dressing room. Cleanse the club. That's from the top to the bottom. They need someone to run the football side of the club.
'I think they should shift the people who are in charge of the club at this moment in time back into the business side of the club, back down to London.
'I think they should put a new football department in charge who are the best in
