Man United appoint Moyes | Round, Woods, Lumsden, P Neville in; Giggs player/coach; Albert stays

Commadus said:
Six years, moyes won the lottery and we got the wooden spoon. I always thought the handover would be handled better but this seems rushed.

I don't have much faith in him, United will stick with him but we have dropped the ball big time.
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Seems rushed because the news has come so suddenly but, the fact that Moyes let his contract run out, that the board were unanimous in his appointment and that Fergie had selected him tells us that it is anything but, rushed.

Seems like they've been planning this for a while as to how quick they've been able to announce the appointment.
 
Man-United said:
rawk and bluemoon can't stop laughing.

It's gonna be a challange, very interesting summer. But already miss Sir Alex.
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At least it gives them a break from they're Mancini and Rodgers out threads for a while.
 
He's the man I wanted! Welcome to the greatest club in the world.
 
Inigo Montoya said:
Think so.He just moved quicker than the rest.Never going to let the press get the jump on him, yet again he put one over on them:lol:
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I'm not sure. The players were apparently told on Tuesday that he'd talk to them on Wednesday and it seems it was hinted he's off (that's how the papers got wind of it). If Fergie was going to tell everyone at the club he was retiring on Wednesday, there's no way they could have kept it under wraps. So I guess Wednesday was the day anyway, even though it broke on Tuesday night.

He wasn't going to announce it on Sunday at Old Trafford. What a party killer that would have been!
 
It's an appointment that I don't agree with. I'm not sure he's as good as some of the top managers around, but I really hope he surprises me. There's no doubt he will at the bare minimum instill/maintain the right mentality and ethic in his united team. So, yes, I think we should have gotten one of the more proven managers but lets hope fergie's last "signing" is the right one. Because it could be a very crucial one.
 
Ferguson in his last few press conferences said they have been working on some transfers etc, what happens to that now?
 
LARulz said:
Ferguson in his last few press conferences said they have been working on some transfers etc, what happens to that now?
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He also said he's not retiring. :cool:

I'm sure we've got some reports on players... It will be up to the new manager what to do. If he's got eyes like the rest of us I'm sure he'd ask for the reports about midfielders.... Unless Fergie got to him. :nervous:
 
Everything about the way we have announced the appoint has been class, and is geared towards producing a show of total support/unity:

1) The first sentence of our announcement stated that it was a unanimous decision based on SAF's recommendation;

2) The 6 year deal, a club record, is a signal of our long-term intent with Moyes;

3) Sir Bobby endorsed Moyes very strongly - as expected, he's enamoured by his character, as well as his ability to build a team and his longevity;

4) Messages of support from senior squad figures;

5) SAF on the board will be vital for Moyes - providing protection when the pressure builds.

I've got to say - despite the shock I'm still in - I'm delighted with the speed of the club's reaction, and also the fashion in which it's been handled. I think Moyes will be a terrific appointment - above all else, he's a very classy man.
 
amolbhatia100 said:
It's an appointment that I don't agree with. I'm not sure he's as good as some of the top managers around, but I really hope he surprises me. There's no doubt he will at the bare minimum instill/maintain the right mentality and ethic in his united team. So, yes, I think we should have gotten one of the more proven managers but lets hope fergie's last "signing" is the right one. Because it could be a very crucial one.
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I can understand your reservations. I'm sure everyone would feel more 'secure' in the hands of a manager sprinkled with a bit more stardust. But the way I see it is that even the current top managers needed an opportunity to prove themselves at some point...
 
Man-United said:
rawk and bluemoon can't stop laughing.

It's gonna be a challange, very interesting summer. But already miss Sir Alex.
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:lol: Yeah I've seen that, it's hilarious. Can't wait for Moyes to prove them wrong, the fact that they think we are finished is going to make winning all the more sweeter.
 
Adzzz said:
Does anyone know the context of this picture? Why was Fergie doing that with Moyes? I know what the gesture means but it looks mad! I vaguely remember it too.
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I think it was when Howard took about 5 mins every time the ball was out of play, could be the 1-0 game in 2011 or the 4-4 in 2012.
 
Theon said:
:lol: Yeah I've seen that, it's hilarious. Can't wait for Moyes to prove them wrong, the fact that they think we are finished is going to make winning all the more sweeter.
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In fairness, we were going to be doomed whoever we appointed according to them.
 
I guess the goal of securing long-term managerial stability took precedence over appointing a revolutionary-style coach favoring a unique/modern brand of football. Although Moyes wasn't my first choice and even though I consider the six year contract a bit excessive, I will support him as he tries to fulfill the unenviable task of replacing an extraordinary United legend.
 
Feed Me said:
Everything about the way we have announced the appoint has been class, and is geared towards producing a show of total support/unity:

1) The first sentence of our announcement stated that it was a unanimous decision based on SAF's recommendation;

2) The 6 year deal, a club record, is a signal of our long-term intent with Moyes;

3) Sir Bobby endorsed Moyes very strongly - as expected, he's enamoured by his character, as well as his ability to build a team and his longevity;

4) Messages of support from senior squad figures;

5) SAF on the board will be vital for Moyes - providing protection when the pressure builds.

I've got to say - despite the shock I'm still in - I'm delighted with the speed of the club's reaction, and also the fashion in which it's been handled. I think Moyes will be a terrific appointment - above all else, he's a very classy man.
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Agree completely.

I'm actually really proud of the club and the way we've gone about this. It would have been tempting and so much easier to just give Mourinho £10million a year and let him take over. Hiring Moyes emphasises how seriously United take the traditions of the club, the focus on youth and stability. It's a great appointment.
 
Amir said:
He also said he's not retiring. :cool:

I'm sure we've got some reports on players... It will be up to the new manager what to do. If he's got eyes like the rest of us I'm sure he'd ask for the reports about midfielders.... Unless Fergie got to him. :nervous:
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Depends who we get rid off I guess. The transfer stuff is the thing that was playing on my mind the most. Say we were in negotiations with a player and he's under the impression its playing for United with Ferguson, and then the next thing he knows he would be playing under Moyes.
 
Feed Me said:
Everything about the way we have announced the appoint has been class, and is geared towards producing a show of total support/unity:

1) The first sentence of our announcement stated that it was a unanimous decision based on SAF's recommendation;

2) The 6 year deal, a club record, is a signal of our long-term intent with Moyes;

3) Sir Bobby endorsed Moyes very strongly - as expected, he's enamoured by his character, as well as his ability to build a team and his longevity;

4) Messages of support from senior squad figures;

5) SAF on the board will be vital for Moyes - providing protection when the pressure builds.

I've got to say - despite the shock I'm still in - I'm delighted with the speed of the club's reaction, and also the fashion in which it's been handled. I think Moyes will be a terrific appointment - above all else, he's a very classy man.
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I agree with you on that. I'm not totally sold on Moyes at all, but we have handled it well. The board have shown that they support him and the way it's been handled with Everton has been very amicable and professional. As I say, I'm not exactly completely over the moon, but the process has been handled very well which is always a bonus.
 
gamma1 said:
I guess the goal of securing long-term managerial stability took precedence over appointing a revolutionary-style coach favoring a unique/modern brand of football. Although Moyes wasn't my first choice and even though I consider the six year contract a bit excessive, I will support him as he tries to fulfill the unenviable task of replacing an extraordinary United legend.
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I'm excited about seeing what style Moyes institutes here. If it's anything like Everton, we'll be pressing higher up the pitch and playing with real energy.
 
amolbhatia100 said:
It's an appointment that I don't agree with. I'm not sure he's as good as some of the top managers around, but I really hope he surprises me. There's no doubt he will at the bare minimum instill/maintain the right mentality and ethic in his united team. So, yes, I think we should have gotten one of the more proven managers but lets hope fergie's last "signing" is the right one. Because it could be a very crucial one.
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The only truly established manager we could have gone for was Mourinho. Immediate success under him would have probably been better, but what about in 3/4 years when he gets bored and fecks off elsewhere? Mourinho appears to like the challenge of taking over a popular, underachieving club, do everything in his power for short term success then move on when he's achieved his targets.

Sir Alex has worked for 26 years on transforming Man United into what it is today. He, and I'm sure other senior figures at the club, don't want someone who's gonna trample over everything that the club has built over a long period of time just so one man can have a go at extending his trophy haul.
 
David Moyes is manager of Manchester United. David. Moyes. Ok.
 
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I have to say I'm please with how quickly this has all been sorted out. Saves on uncertainty, gives good continuity and allows for a quick transition come the end of the season. I'm sure Fergie and Moyes will have discussed transfer targets and things will start happening straight away come June.
 
Moyes is a good choice and the changeover has been well managed. If SAF thinks he's the man for the job, then he probably is.
 
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