The United manager is looking to clear up a mess which Moyes helped to create in his ill-fated 10-month spell at Old Trafford
He was meant to be the ‘Chosen One’ but within a year had become the modern-day Wilf McGuinness. Every legendary Manchester United manager seemingly needs a follow-up fall guy, and David Moyes is the current generation’s reference point when it comes to the impossible task that is succeeding a great of the game.
By the time Sir Alex Ferguson let everyone in on his retirement plans in May 2013 the decision had already been made to give Moyes a six-year contract as his successor.