‘The newly named successor of the Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, has experienced a slow start to his era as Manchester United boss.
On-pitch controversies, changes in club management, the loss of players to retirement and injury, back-to-back losses, in the first half of this season brought about the worst start possible not only for Moyes, but for the Theatre of Dreams, which has seen the once formidable Old Trafford become a feast for teams in the Premier League to help share points and goals alike between themselves. Even the likes of West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United had their share.
The fear factor seems to have accompanied both ex-United Director David Gill and the Great Sir Ferguson, who transformed the club over 26 years of management into one of the most feared clubs in Europe, out the gates of the Theatre of Dreams at the end of last season.
To his supporters, critics and fans of the club around the world, Moyes’ stunted foundation as boss of Manchester United could not have come at a worse time. Probably more than we actually realise. But is there hope for Moyes? Let’s analyse.
Moyes has led his United team to defeat too frequently in most of the highly-anticipated big matches against the giants of the Premier League, including disappointing results against Tottenham both home and away this season.
Elsewhere in the premier league, the Gunners are firing again, with the prolific signing of Mesut Ozil and other big signings, Chelsea hailed the return of ‘The Special One’ in Mourinho, whilst the very team in which Moyes made his mark as a contender for United boss, Everton, have very quickly asserted themselves as contenders of a place in next season’s Champion’s League.
Despite all the fears United’s new boss faces, he maintains a somewhat pastoral facade about him, with the occasionally mild outburst accompanied by the routine gloomy expression he seems to endure throughout all games.
The fans at Old Trafford, who haven’t had to taste defeat in such a way for decades under the guidance of Ferguson, seem to have stood behind Moyes, who has been active only in the department of demonstrating his appreciation to them in recent games.
Needless to say fans will remember the obstacles their great ex-manager faced as he began to build upon the pastures of Old Trafford, such as the 1988-89 season, when they finished 11th after finishing 2nd in the previous season. Not to say Moyes will necessarily follow suit, but it will be a tough bullet to bite at Old Trafford if things continue for Moyes as they have been.
In short, Ferguson’s departure couldn’t have come at a worse time. Did he know something we didn’t? The events that have taken place have been to some degree predictable. The main problem Manchester United had at the end of last season was that there was no sole successor to United’s throne – Moyes was a simple answer to a very complicated question. The change of infrastructure and the inevitable obstacles faced by United delve deeper than the palms of their newly appointed manager.
But let’s face it; it’s not to say any other team in the Premier League, or world for that matter could handle such a grand transition. I would go as far to say that the Red Devils have dealt with the situation in a tolerable manner.
But rather than use Moyes as a scapegoat to the pressure, fans have stuck behind their manager against the media and the critics, and in return this has given less room for the usual judgement and spotlight. Not many clubs can boast the same loyalty that United fans have.
How long things will take to return to normality is yet to be discussed. With United’s financial capability and top players such as Rooney and Van Persie and future star Adnan Januzaj still at the club, Moyes’ problem isn’t going to disappear, but it’s not unsolvable. Moyes must remember that times have evolved and that clubs who take time to adapt are often left behind. Just ask the recently revived Liverpool, who were the most talented Premier League in 70’s and 80’s.
Goals, changes in defence, world-class signings, the need to assert his dominance over his players and a change in fortune – Is there anything Moyes doesn’t need? Well, the sack, but no-one has doubted his position in the club despite the recent series of unfortunate events.
So Moyes, the heat’s off, for now anyways.
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Moyes out klopp in if the club knows wats gud for em how are you going to attract big name players with a coach like dat
Utd have lost their fear factor. The aura of dominance and respect that strikes fear in the hearts of opposition, their managers, match officials and fans alike. This was instilled by fergurson. You could see it in his eyes. The unrelenting desire to win. The club is only as good as the manager, the current situation calls for leadership in the face of adversity.
Moyes needs to show the world United are still a force, this is a story that can only be told on the pitch. I don’t have the answers, Sway don’t have the answers.. all I can say is Good luck Moyes, as a human not a footbal fan.
(as a fan I say crash and burn nehgaaa)