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— Jonny Gould (@jonnygould) April 24, 2014
The
League Managers Association (LMA) has issued the following statement on behalf
of David Moyes after his dismissal by Manchester United.
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| This picture sums it all up really. Compromised from day 1 |
David
Moyes said:
"To
have been appointed as manager of Manchester United, one of the biggest
football clubs in the world, was and remains something of which I will always
be incredibly proud.
Taking
charge after such a long period of continuous stability and success at the club was
inevitably going to be a significant challenge, but it was one which I relished
and never had a second thought about taking on.
The
scale of the manager’s job at United is immense, but I have never stepped away
from hard work and the same applies to my coaching staff. I thank them
for their dedication and loyalty throughout the last season.
We
were fully focused and committed to the process of the fundamental rebuilding
that is required for the senior squad. This had to be achieved whilst delivering
positive results in the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League.
However, during this period of transition, performances and results have not
been what Manchester United and its fans are used to or expect, and I both
understand and share their frustration.
In my short time at the club I have learnt what special places Old Trafford and Carrington are. I would like to thank the United staff for making me feel so welcome and part of the United family from my first day. And of course thank you to those fans who have supported me throughout the season. I wish you and the club all the best for the future.
In my short time at the club I have learnt what special places Old Trafford and Carrington are. I would like to thank the United staff for making me feel so welcome and part of the United family from my first day. And of course thank you to those fans who have supported me throughout the season. I wish you and the club all the best for the future.
I
have always believed that a manager never stops learning during his
career and I know I will take invaluable experience from my time as United's
manager. I remain proud to have led the team to the quarter finals of this
year's Champions League and I remain grateful to Sir Alex Ferguson for
believing in my ability and giving me the chance to manage Manchester United”.
LMA
Chief Executive, Richard Bevan said:
"The
LMA is very disappointed with the nature of David's departure from Manchester
United and to read extensive reports in the press, confirming David's sacking,
before David himself had been spoken to officially by the club.
Throughout
his time at United, David, as he always does, has conducted himself with
integrity and professionalism, values that he believes in and that have been
strongly associated with the club and its rich tradition. It is therefore sad
to see the end of David's tenure at United being handled in an unprofessional
manner.
David is one of the most talented, knowledgeable and
dedicated managers in British Football. He has a wealth of experience
accumulated in a management career that started when he was 35 and already spans
16 years, with over 800 games in the professional game. David is a
three-time winner of the LMA Manager of the Year Award, and without a doubt, he
has a significant future in front of him in football management. He is
passionate about the game and I know he possesses the drive and resilience to
learn from this chapter of his career and move on to a new challenge in the
game.”
