02 Feb 2014 14:22:56
Don't want to sound negative but this season is more or less done and dusted imo. I can't see us reaching 4th.

But the negativity surrounding Moyes will be carried forward to the next season imo. And in this competitive league a few losses can see us falling out of the title race.

And frankly even after having all the players he wants I can't see him playing attractive football.

At Everton even when they played against the teams battling relegation I can't remember watching a performance from Everton where they were a pleasure to watch.

He had 10 years at Everton but he never changed their style to an entertaining one. On the other hand Pochettino, Rodgers, Martinez and Laudrup did play some attractive football.


It's all about what style the manager believes in and what style he's willing to play. I want Moyes to succeed as much as everyone here but I frankly can't see him playing attractive football ever, because I think he doesn't believe the style, formations and tactics which are required to play that kinda football.

(Ed please post in banter, would like to know everyone's and your views about this)

1.) 02 Feb 2014
Martinez is the man for attractive football. If you look at the way he had Swansea playing that has been carried on by Rodgers then laudrup. Imagine Martinez with a big budget. The guys destined for one of the European big boys.

2.) 02 Feb 2014
Mumbai

Your summary is exacty why so mamy fans were surprised by his appointment as manager. We all want the united manager whoever he is to do well and fans with back that manager as long as he is prepared to play with a style of play that's is exciting and entertaining as you rightly piont out this has never been Moyes style .

3.) 02 Feb 2014
I think we still have chances of reaching top 4, although I think it's very hard right now.In my opinion, with all players fit and playing at the right positions, we have a better team than Liverpool.That is just my opinion though and many will disagree with me.Nevertheless, if we manage to make the team start to gel and get results we will be far more dangerous for other teams contesting for European football.We have too much quality to be left out of the top 4.But right now Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton all deserve to be above us and I don't want to take anything away from these clubs.

During Moyes' time at Everton I watched some of their matches and although they were not playing fantasy football, I believe they were decent enough to watch.Quite simply they were not boring for me.If Moyes gets the players he wants in the summer, then I think we could look far more attractive next season.I don't think Moyes wants us to play like we did at Stoke long term(crossing all the time), even if he said we played well.It could just have been his game plan for this particular game (and many others this season).The signing of Mata for me indicates that we are going to play a lot more from the centre of the pitch.Is he that silly to pay 37 millions, break the club record for a world class AM and play him on the right of a 4-4-2?I don't think so.

4.) 02 Feb 2014
Nicolas, Everton were never good to watch. They were hardworking and went at the opposition with hard work, not unlike Stoke.
At united, hard work on its own is not good enough to win titles, you need the right tactics, the right balance, the right will to attack and win.