Monday, 30th September, 2013
David Moyes' shaky start as Manchester United manager has been criticised once again, this time by one of the men he forced out in attempts to stamp his own authority.
According to ex-goalkeeping coach Eric Steele, Moyes should have considered retaining Sir Alex Ferguson's old backroom staff instead of trying make a clean sweep of things.
Steele joined assistant Mike Phelan and first-team coach Rene Meulensteen at the departure gate at Old Trafford, as Moyes brought in replacements from his old club Everton.
Manchester United have won just two out of six league games, suffering defeats to arch rivals Manchester City and Liverpool along the way, a record that Steele argues could have been different.
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"I didn't want to leave. Why would I?" Steele told Manchester United fan magazine United We Stand.
"You've just been part of a team that has had a great season and won the league. David de Gea's had his best season.
"Does it make sense that you're not retained to continue the good work? Sadly, that's out of my hands."
The club's struggles in both the league and in the transfer window have somewhat vindicated detractors who feel Moyes may have bitten off more than he can chew with step up.
Steele partially agrees with the sentiment, adding: "He spoke to me, Mick and Rene. He listened to the manager's [Sir Alex Ferguson’s] advice, but he wanted to be his own man.
"You had the United perspective – the manager saying: 'Keep what we've got, keep the continuity, work with them and they'll guide you through. You're taking on a massive machine here. You've gone from Marks and Spencer's to Harrods'."
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