3. Is David Moyes REALLY The Right Man?
An obvious question this may be, it is paramount that the powers in charge of United have selected the right candidate for the hot seat. David Gil has confirmed that Ferguson will have a firm say on who his successor will be, as will Sir Bobby Charlton; this will hopefully prove to be a good move by the Glazers, who must understand Uniteds ancient traditions, and not cite the appointment as merely a fresh business venture. It is only right that those who hold the club dear to their heart should express their views on how the next chapter should be approached, and David Moyes looks to be the sensible choice. Perhaps the new generation of fans would prefer to see Jose Mourinho step in to try and fill Fergusons shoes, as his record speaks for itself, but there are one too many unfavourable factors, controversy to name but one, that rule against the Portuguese. The pressing issue with Moyes is that he has not won a single trophy during his ten years at Everton; a blight on his CV that certainly cannot be ignored. United fans and players alike are used to getting what they want most seasons, and Moyes glaring lack of silverware, bar a Football League Third Division title as manager of Preston in 1996, will raise more than a few whispers of doubt. On the other hand, the Glaswegian is the perfect fit based not only on footballing grounds, but ethical ones too. Like Ferguson, Moyes believes in the prosperity of youth, and will give the likes of Jones, Welbeck, Powell and Zaha sufficient time to develop themselves further in hope that they will one day become world beaters. Furthermore, his longevity at Everton, who have supplied him with pittance over the last decade, is a testament to his strength of character, and being a hardened and strong-willed individual, he certainly wont hide when the going gets tough. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, Moyes carries himself in the right fashion; he is reserved even in times of crisis, never quick to slate rival managers, whilst also ensuring that his players rarely appear in the press. In the case of Mourinho, avoiding trouble is virtually impossible.