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| Posted: 29 Mar 2014 02:38 PM PDT
He clearly made a conscious decision to meet his public on Saturday afternoon, briefly before the ridiculous plane stunt was about to take place.
Let's make no bones about it: that was a massive risk from Moyes, it could have been personality suicide. It would have been easy for him to hide behind the cheers offered by the Old Trafford crowd for the team's arrival on the pitch and to become lost in the fanfare of the beginning of another Premier League fixture. In all honesty, I don't think anyone could really have blamed him, had that been his chosen entrance. But that is not befitting of a Manchester United manager. There was almost an arrogance to the man's arrival pitch-side. Regardless of the mental turmoil that this job may be causing him, he showed on Saturday that he was in no way prepared to hide from the potential criticism that may have been coming his way at extremely close quarters. Pressure? What pressure? You know what? I loved it. For the first time in his tenure, Moyes showed that he truly felt he belonged there. Everything so far has suggested otherwise: his sheepish press conferences, the 'we'll give it a go' mentality, the utterly lost look that befalls him as soon as we fall behind in a match. This was different. This was a new Moyes. Of course, the argument could be made that he has had a lot of time to think about what he was going to do. He has probably had a quiet word in his ear about what he should do. But I don't think anyone could have foreseen his ultimate decision, it was brave, courageous and full marks to him. What was also important was the fan's reaction. I’m not so sure that many of them in the ground were expecting to see the manager out on the field that quickly. So, on that, we have to assume that the reaction offered was genuine, natural. They applauded. I doubt David Moyes will be getting carried away for it was hardly a party, but it was acceptance. This is our manager and we respect him. It even led to the fans reaction to the plane's arrival. Let me just let you all know my thoughts on that stunt. Embarrassing. The only time a plane carrying a banner over Old Trafford is acceptable is when it's proclaiming United as champions again. So to hear the fans at the ground on Saturday boo the plane and sing David Moyes' name was fantastic. It may have even saved our credibility as fans, which was in danger because of this minority. Manchester United's fans this season have been a class act. Plenty of question marks still surround Moyes. I, myself, have previously stated that I don't think he's the man for the job and I do believe that it will ultimately catch up with him, but he has almost turned the tide slightly today. You get the sense that the fans WANT him to succeed, even if they maybe don't think he will. After his act of defiance today, I think I may also fall into that bracket. The team's reaction was pleasing too. I’m not going to get carried away with it because it was a 4-1 that could have easily been a 2-2 but it was three points well needed. It was clear to see the team's unity. They celebrated as a team. The relief was visible after Juan Mata put the game to bed. The pain and embarrassment that members of the squad have spoken about in recent weeks really appears genuine. The players are hurting and are probably worried about their own personal futures too. I stated in my previous post that all Tuesday (0-3 loss against City) proved was that we are miles off the pace. Well, Saturday proved that, although the team is not currently what it once was, the club is most certainly as strong as ever. We will not be broken. 'Plane' and simple. Greg. |
| Anti-Moyes protest fails to take off Posted: 29 Mar 2014 07:48 AM PDT
The halfwits who organised that puerile initiative and the morons who forked out money to pay for it should be ashamed of themselves, there’s no two ways about it. Their stunt has done absolutely nothing to dismiss the argument perpetuated by fans of other clubs according to which United fans are a bunch of arrogant, spoilt, brainless idiots.
Luckily, match going reds and anybody with a half functioning brain would have realised the silliness of the idea and that those who organised – much like Tufty and his jolly brigade – do not represent us in any way, shape or form. United’s support has been brilliant this season, even at home, and today was a low point. Ironically – and perhaps a lot more worryingly as far the club’s future is concerned – the protest only ensured fans rallied behind Moyes, rather than turning on him. Moyes remains the wrong manager for the club, no questions about that, but it took some guts for him to enter the pitch ahead of the team. It took the focus away from the plane stunt and it ensured he got a rousing reception from the fans, one which he’s done very little to earn, in fact.
Away from aircraft shambles, United were their usual selves. Tentative going forward, distracted at the back and mind-numbingly boring when in possession. Neither Marouane Fellaini nor Darren Fletcher guarantee enough inspiration in the middle of the park, while Shinji Kagawa, Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney did better up-front. Kagawa’s cross for Rooney’s equaliser was a timely reminder of what the Japanese can do when played through the middle, but it was also a reminder that his flame only flickers sporadically. Rooney’s flame, instead, keeps burningand his first goals at home since October got United back on track around after Kieran Westwood’s free-kick had put Villa ahead after little more than 15 minutes. Juan Mata can probably consider today’s game as one of his best performances for United. Winning a penalty and scoring his first goal for United – crucially just after Christian Benteke had missed two glorious chances for Villa – should hopefully prove a confidence boost for a player who’s too often looked like a paltry imitation of the one that dazzled while at Chelsea. With Bayern in mind, Moyes’ selection was unsurprising, but it’s hard to comprehend how Ashley Young keeps getting into the team, while Rafael’s regression is deeply worrying and Alexander Buttner looked – as he normally does – like a lad who’s found his Manchester United contract in a box of cereals and Adnan’s short cameo was enough to deliver a superb assist to Chicharito for the 4-1. It’d be foolish to talk about having turned a corner, for United have merely ensured that the end of this harrowing season is now a match closer but a much better effort will be required on Tuesday night. In the meantime, if you’re among those who organised the plane stunt, stick your banner up your arse, you clueless morons. |
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