Former Old Trafford boss tellingly thanks everyone connected with the club EXCEPT the players.
David Moyes has released his first official statement since being axed by Man United yesterday and perhaps tellingly the Scot appears to thank everyone connected at the club except his own players.
The Daily Mail reports on Moyes’s statement and notes that whilst Moyes is quick to thank the club’s owners, fans and his former coaching staff he doesn’t make any reference whatsoever to his playing staff.
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Given that it’s essentially his players who are to blame for his exit such a glaring omission is perhaps not a massive surprise and is clearly designed to vent his anger at those under-performing talents who are to blame for a truly disastrous season.
The statement in full is as follows.
To have been appointed as manager of Manchester United, one of the biggest football clubs in the world, was and remains something of which I will always be incredibly proud.
Taking charge after such a long period of continuous stability and success at the club was inevitably going to be a significant challenge, but it was one which I relished and never had a second thought about taking on.
The scale of the manager’s job at United is immense, but I have never stepped away from hard work and the same applies to my coaching staff. I thank them for their dedication and loyalty throughout the last season.
We were fully focused and committed to the process of the fundamental rebuilding that is required for the senior squad. This had to be achieved whilst delivering positive results in the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League. However, during this period of transition, performances and results have not been what Manchester United and its fans are used to or expect, and I both understand and share their frustration.
In my short time at the club I have learnt what special places Old Trafford and Carrington are. I would like to thank the United staff for making me feel so welcome and part of the United family from my first day. And of course thank you to those fans who have supported me throughout the season. I wish you and the club all the best for the future.
I have always believed that a manager never stops learning during his career and I know I will take invaluable experience from my time as United’s manager. I remain proud to have led the team to the quarter finals of this year’s Champions League and I remain grateful to Sir Alex Ferguson for believing in my ability and giving me the chance to manage Manchester United.
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