What Gary Neville did next

'Gary knew joining forces with his arch enemy was the only way back to the top level,' says Peter Gough Photograph: Photomontage

'Too late, the new face of Gillette™ realised the folly of taking career advice from his old mate David' – Rosman Grint Photograph: Photomontage

More on the moustache theme: 'Gary finally has the time to try out a new look,' offers Bert Ayers Photograph: Photomontage

'Is that Sir Alex's No2? Yes. Right there on the end of Gary's nose.' This effort comes courtesy of Lord Leaburn aka Liam Hunt Photograph: Photomontage

'Gary found a new career that allowed him to keep on running up and down the Old Trafford sidelines annoying opposition fans,' chuckles Luke Richards Photograph: Photomontage

Talking of angry supporters ... 'Gary's new job at Anfield had fans queuing around the block,' titters Tony McCrossan Photograph: Photomontage

Our antihero stages a Wentworth Miller-style escape in Aaron Williams's entry Photograph: Photomontage

And there was us thinking he'd be Gareth from The Office. This courtesy of Rayner Simpson Photograph: Photomontage

'Gary used his retirement to press on with plans for his new eco-home,' laa-laas Adrian Moore Photograph: Photomontage

'With Andy Gray and Richard Keys gone, it was an opportunity to do things differently,' declares Paul Adams Photograph: Photomontage

'Having chosen to retire, Gary Neville at last had the opportunity to finally take revenge on all those readers of You Are The Ref.' Rob Marriott hits us where it hurts Photograph: Photomontage

'It was a toss-up as to which was Gary's favourite England call-up.' Adam G's having a laugh Photograph: Picasa 2.7/Photomontage

'Gary makes his first-team debut for Newton Heath LY&R.' David Braley's crude cropping skills win no plaudits Photograph: Photomontage

'Never one to shy away from on-field conflict, Gary put his diplomacy skills to good use by joining the Egyptian branch of the MUFC supporters association in their recent protests.' James Potter with a different slant on Neville's career path Photograph: Photomontage

'In case it turns out King Kenny hasn't actually turned the corner ...' Martin Stewart with an image to terrify Liverpool fans Photograph: Photomontage

'Following retirement, Neville's tour of the country's schools to provide inspiration with his tales of derring-do and trophies won did not always go down well.' Zachary Ford does a lovely Torres Photograph: Photomontage

'Even Sir Alex was tempted to question the impartiality of the Premier League's newest referee.' Ashley Wright raises a smile Photograph: Photomontage

'Gary Neville became a gardener and went for a tour to spell his favourite MUFC letters across the UK.' Koichiro Yamamura creates an image of shear delight Photograph: Photomontage

'Inspired by Giggs Fitness, Gary Neville released an exercise DVD based on his excessive body movement.' Koichiro Yamamura relives some classic Neville moments Photograph: Photomontage

'Mr G Neville unveils his new eco home.' Barry Houdini gets the wind up him Photograph: Photomontage

'(Deep voice): Gary Neville, even better in high definition.' Or perhaps not, Cian Kearney Photograph: Photomontage

'After years of rampant Scouser-phobia, Gary can finally express his true feelings.' Thanks to Bert Ayers Photograph: Photomontage

'Gary Neville was born to be a traffic warden,' chirps Jason Froggett in his eerily appropriate entry Photograph: Photomontage

Or perhaps a lollipop man, thinks Al Balmer? 'There will always be a job for you at Old Trafford' Sir Alex tells Gary Photograph: André Zahn/Photomontage

Are the typos Neville's or John McDonagh's? We wonder ... Photograph: Photomontage