I was shocked last week to learn David Moyes had been relieved of his duties at Manchester United. Now shocked may sound strong being their poor run of form including several home losses however I always thought he would be given time.
I remember Gary Neville on one edition of Monday night Football saying " it won't be the manager that goes, it will be the players". Neville has been around Manchester United long enough to understand the clubs ways so I believed this too.
First step to Moyes downfall I believe is backroom staff. Like most managers Moyes wanted to keep his team with him. He clearly trusted them to help he make this job a success. Like a lot of people I believe keeping Mike Phealen was important. He knew the squad and how they work and could have given valuable information onto Moyes. Dealing with Everton players is a different animal to dealing with Manchester players and I think Moyes reliesed this early on.
Second step is transfers or lack of more importantly. United have never really been one to have a big overhaul of players like neighbours city or even Chelsea some years. I was expecting more players to be brought in and I think a lot of fans would agree. United were crying out for a top drawer midfielder once Paul Scholes finally called it a day and left a gaping hole in the heart of the Manchester United midfield. Looking how the season has panned out I think Christian Eriksen who signed for Spurs would have been a great fit. Sky sports put up last week a incredible stat about 3 players; Cleverly 0 assists and 0 through balls, Fellaini 0 assists and 0 through balls and Carrick 0 assists and 0 through balls. Sadly these stats sum it up for United this season and their shortfalls.
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