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David Moyes replacing Ferguson's staff led to Man United failure - Robson

David Moyes needs to be questioned for removing Manchester United's long-standing coaching staff in summer 2013, according to former club captain Bryan Robson.

Sunderland manager Moyes, who was in charge at United for 10 months of the 2013-14 season, returns to Old Trafford for a Premier League match on Boxing Day.

While the Scot was at the club, he removed coaches Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Eric Steele -- and brought in Steve Round, Jimmy Lumsden, Phil Neville and Chris Woods.

Robson told The Sun: "David was walking into the biggest job in the world and replacing the most successful manager in the world [Sir Alex Ferguson] but he needed the right help.