06 Jan 2014 17:46:42
Well, its been another 'challenging' week hasn't it!

I won't pretend its been anything less than disappointing and can understand people's anger at 1) the poor results and 2) the fact we STILL lack quality in the same old positions (cm especially but also lb and on the wings). However, I don't understand the flood of 'moyes out' posts after a poor result. I acknowledge that he wasn't many peoples first choice (me included) but he will rightfully stay til at least the end of the season. He desperately needs to strengthen the squad and we as fans can only guess why this has failed to happen so far. until he gets the chance to mold his idea of a team together its too early to write him off IMHO. and we certainly should not be sacking a manager mid way through a season.

There are no excuses for our league performance, we should be in and around the top 4 positions but I will say that injuries to key players like rvp, Carrick and Rooney at times have really affected his chances at success. the fact we never strengthened adequately in the summer was criminal and its been a struggle ever since.

In summary, i'm not happy with the current state of our club but don't lay 100% of the blame with moyes. And I, for one, will give him time and support whilst he's here.

Lets hope he has been underplaying our chances of making a signing or 2 in Jan though because if we don't it could be a very long few months!

1.) 06 Jan 2014
Bravo sir. Without a doubt that is one of the most sensible posts I've read in a lonv tiime. Looking forward to a brighter future.

2.) 06 Jan 2014
Agreed - it could be a very long few months without a decent signing or 2.

I am starting to get more than a little concerned. Our home form is terrible and whilst injuries have played a part, so has team selection. Also who is to say the injuries aren't a result of Moyes' draconian training methods?

The team selection baffles me a little to say the least. Let take a look at Swansea yesterday for example. Kagawa is a number 10 - everyone knows that and if you look at his performances in Germany you'll see how effective he can be. Why would you play him left in place of Danny Welbeck supporting Hernandez? I like Welbeck - as a striker! But in a support role - no way. He can trap a ball further than I can kick one! He should have played him left and Kagawa central behind Hernandez. On the right I would have put Adnan and had him and Danny switch roles throughout the game. I would also not have played Cleverly. .I can't stand him - he is terrible and if you can't see that you must be blind. Instead play one of the kids next to Flech who you could rotate Carrick in for later in the game. No issues with the back 4 besides Smalling who is not a RB. He constantly gets caught on the ball and out of position, Should have played Fabio from the start then maybe he wouldn't have come on and been so eager to impress and get himself sent off. Buttner was a breath of fresh air. Note no place for Tony V in my team. why? He couldn't put a cross in a voting box, let a lone the 18 yard box. I am not sure what has happened to him over the past 2 years but he is getting worse. .Rant Over

3.) 06 Jan 2014
Good post HB and I was thinking the same transfer wise, our summer dealings were all over the tabloids and i'm hoping more discreet negotiations are in progress. On another note I notice a few arguments on here which is ironic - we are and always will be united

4.) 06 Jan 2014
Gav always speaks the truth ;-) . Welcome back mate! Agree with your entire post as I so often do. I have been playing like a broken record saying that the long standing issues have come home to roost. Yes its naive not to apportion a certain % of the blame to Moyes, but Moyes out? I think we are much better than that.

Deeps.

5.) 06 Jan 2014
Dallasmufcfan.

I got the impression that Cleverley was good yesterday.He made some nice challenges to the Swansea players and kept the team moving with his passing.I though him and Fletcher did quite good, especially if you take into account that they were 2 against 3.

I think Kagawa, despite not being played in his correct position as often as he would like, has to deliver more.You could see him changing positions with Welbeck and getting himself into the middle of the pitch quite often, it's not like he is being played as literally a left winger.If memory serves me well, he's had no assists or goals this season.Correct me if wrong.He is largely at fault for his ineffectiveness.

6.) 06 Jan 2014
Superspy and bookred, thanks and agreed

Dallas, agree with some points but I just feel moyes deserves more time to implement his changes. Don't like to disect his every decision when he's a professional manager and i'm just a passionate supporter. Loved the "He can trap a ball further than I can kick one" line though, lol

Deeps, good to be back and as always agree with what I've seen from you whilst I've been checking in recently, keep up the good work! :-)

7.) 06 Jan 2014
HB

Welcome back and thank god for some common sense. Keep posting.

8.) 06 Jan 2014
Cheers GCU, you too!