22 April 2014
BAD IDEA OF THE WEEK: Letting David Moyes continue as manager of Man United
Seriously, guys, if you think Moyes is still the right guy to be stepping in Sir Alex's shoes, then stop huffing whatever solvents you're on and THINK. When Sir Alex signed on as manager in 1986, he took a team on the brink of certain relegation and by the end of the 80s turned them into the serious title contenders they've been ever since. David Moyes, on the other hand, has ruined Sir Alex's legacy in the space of less than one season. The team have no hope of winning the Premiership title or even a spot in next season's Champions League. United is seventh in the English Premier League in defence of its title, with a 2-0 loss at Everton ensuring the club will miss out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 19 years. Moyes was hand-picked by Alex Ferguson, who ended his 27-year reign as manager at the end of last season, and given a six-year deal at Old Trafford last May in the hope he could create another dynasty at a club that preaches the values of stability. He guided United to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, losing to Bayern Munich, but the team's domestic form has been woeful by its high standards. The team might not even get a spot in the Europa League next season, and the club has thankfully had enough. Moyes is being sacked by Manchester United following a nightmare season in charge, but he won’t be walking away empty handed. While many of us would simply be thrown out of the door with our P45’s if we were sacked from our jobs, Moyes is set to be paid off for his failure. According to various reports, the former Everton boss will be given a £5 million (which is five million too much considering the mess he made of the season) by United in return for the termination of his contract. Moyes’ deal still has five seasons left to run, but in failing to qualify for the Champions League this term, United officials can activate a clause that means they can get rid of the Scot – for just one season’s wages. Sir Alex, if you're reading this, you picked the wrong person to replace you. Just because you're both from Scotland doesn't make him the right person for the job. Moyes didn't win jack during his time at Everton, so how do you expect him to keep Man United at the top of their game? And after appointing the wrong man to replace Sir Alex Ferguson, it is vital that United get it right this time, but who should they go for? Jürgen Klopp seems to be the most popular man amongst the fans thanks to his success with Borussia Dortmund. He joined the German club in 2008 on the back of them finishing 13th in the league. At the end of his first season they won the DFB-Supercup, beating Bayern Munich in the final, and finished sixth in the league. The following season they finished fifth, before winning consecutive titles in the two years that followed. Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan, Mats Hummels, and Maro Reus are amongst some of his quality buys for little money, which is something that will certainly impress the Glazers. However, there are others. For instance, Louis van Gaal is also another popular candidate and his attacking football would certainly impress United fans. His CV is ridiculously impressive, having won league titles with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Ajax, as well as the Champions League and various other European trophies. Van Gaal will be available after the World Cup as he is due to leave his position as coach of the Dutch national team, and his relationship with Robin van Persie wouldn’t do his chances of getting the United job any harm either. But whoever it is, at least it won't be Moyes again.
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