Most footballers like to hide away behind the huge fences that tend to surround their expensive mansions - but not Manchester United club captain Gary Neville.

The Red Devils and England full-back has had a huge hedge installed which spells out his club's initials: MUFC.

And although the topiary is still only in its infancy, when mature it is will be visible on Google Earth.

Hedge fund: Nice to see that Neville's huge wage packet is being put to good use

The imposing structure stands proudly outside the front gate of Neville's huge modern-built country pile in Bolton.

And even the most uninterested passer-by couldn't fail to notice that a footballer lives in the mansion.

The taste-free hedge may delight the 34-year-old but it isn't clear what his wife Emma Hadfield thinks of it.

However, having given birth to the couple's first child - daughter Molly - just two months ago she may have other things on her mind.

Who would live in a house like this? Gary Neville

At least Neville's commitment to his team can't be questioned. The player is rare among his peers for being a one-club man.

He joined Manchester United as an apprentice on leaving school in 1991, and captained the youth side to FA Youth Cup glory in his first season.

He has played for the club ever since, as captain since 2005, appearing for his side 376 times so far.

Gary Neville with his wife Emma Hadfield on their wedding day in 2007

The personalised hedge isn't the first time the Neville family has been accused of a lapse of judgement.

Last year Gary's younger brother Phil put a huge Versace-themed mansion up for sale.

Highlights of the £4million pile included the golden gates, entwined with the initials P and J, which were also included in the carpet design.

Personal touch: The initials P and J are woven into Phil Neville's front gate and some of the carpets

The eBay description says: 'The ring was brought last November, and was worn for only a month and a half as the couple split on New Year's Eve 2009.'

When last checked on the auction site, there were eight bids for the ring, with the highest at £15,000.

The 2.05 carat diamond and platinum ring was bought last November

The Portsmouth player had given Miss Grove the ring beside the grave of her brother Lee Marley, 25, who died in a quad bike crash last year.

Miss Grove says a donation will be made to Break charity which she set up after losing her brother. The charity who helps families after losing loved ones to road accidents.

With her former fiance, Portsmouth footballer Jermaine Pennant

The page on eBay describing the ring

Fun and games: Elano leaves a note for Robinho on his Brazil pal's car

Sportsmail's eagle-eyed photographer, however, was able to capture the message before it blew off.

Elano had scribbled 'SAFRADO' which is Portuguese slang for 'dirty minded' or 'shameless'.

During Robinho's spell at Real Madrid, reports alleged that the 25-year-old once asked his bodyguard to purchase him 40 condoms before a night on the town.

The Brazilian denied the allegations.

Shameless: 'Safado', which translates to 'dirty minded'

Home time: Robinho arrives back at his car but Elano's note is long gone

Source : Dailymail