Sunday, 15 December 2013

Moyes accepts Keane, Schmeichel criticism

Moyes accepts Keane, Schmeichel criticism

Moyes accepts Keane, Schmeichel criticism

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 04:48 AM PST

The duo made more than 800 appearances for the club between them and have voiced concerns over Uniteds apparent decline, with the defending champions having lost as many Premier League games this season as they did in the entirety of the last campaign. Keane spoke out at half-time of Uniteds 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, suggesting that Moyes side were failing to press the opposition or make tackles, with Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Young bearing the brunt of his ire. Ex-goalkeeper Schmeichel, meanwhile, has urged Moyes to get rid of his underperforming players in order to stamp his authority on the squad. Moyes, whose side travel to Aston Villa on Sunday, readily accepted that the Old Trafford legends had made some valid points. Some of what theyre saying is correct, the Scot said. Theres some of it thats not correct because its certainly not the (United players) attitude or effort because theyre really trying. I can only tell you every time weve played a game we havent won, the players have been distraught by it and theres been a real toughness in them to try to put it right. It was Alex Ferguson who brought Keane and Schmeichel to the club and the Irishman has claimed Moyes predecessor still has an influence on first-team matters - a notion the current boss rejects. I can pick up the phone to him when I need to, which I do now and again, Moyesexplained. Obviously we bump into each other because hes a director; we say hello after the games. He doesnt (come to the dressing room). A lot of the directors do but Alex keeps away from it.

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Young not a diver, says Lambert

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 01:23 AM PST

Young will return to former club Villa on Sunday with United, having this week spoken out about the criticism he has received for his perceived habit of going to ground too easily. Lambert, who arrived at Villa Park after Young had left, believes the England international is not guilty of attempting to con referees. I dont know Ashley Young at all, but I wouldnt say he is one of those lads who just goes out and tries to dive, said Lambert in quotes reported by Sky Sports. He tries to do good things on the football pitch and sometimes you get caught. Sometimes players move that quick and the slightest nick can take you over, and then it is up to the referee to call it the way he sees it. I dont see him as being a diving-type player. Maybe some decisions have been highlighted because the incidents have involved him.

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