I think United could have had their pick honestly I do. Because of the way United has been built what manager wouldn't want that job? It's unthinkable to me that Man U would sack a guy who had won the double and then finished second. Or won the league one year and following year a cup final (which his own board probably lost for him).

Fergie was a talent but he was given time and power to make a team, and then to make it again. No player was ever bigger than the club. And I think the trust Fergie had to stand up to (or for) players etc was the big difference in the last ... wow couple of decades.

Moyles hasn't won the trophies Fergie did pre United but Fergie chose him and to me that says enough - how often was the fella right before after all? the signings (and the sales) are to legion to mention.

More and more these days as managers come and go to be replaced by another guy who will be gone himself in 18 months if he's long lived. I think stability is so important to a club. United will trust Moyes they will support him and that will be rewarded.

Listen to the Manchester United this games and you'll hear Come on Feel the Moyze being sang very loud. I know Benitez was different but I think that support will help United through were the negativity other clubs indulge in holds them back.

/takes of red tinted glasses :)

Listen to the Manchester United this games = Listen to Manchester United games this season.

I agree with you there Ska. I am skeptical of Moyes but I also think that with the talent in the club, he will do pretty well. Stability is very important - I think we should give Moyes a chance (two seasons to do well in at least).

Chelsea's game against stronger teams in Europe:

Defend for whole game
Wait for counterstrike
Score a goal
Defend for the rest of the match

Result? Consecutive European trophies.

Not really consecutive, but they do have a lot of trophies.

But i really dislike soccer played like that. One team is defending whole game with all 11 players, while other team makes attack whole game, and then team that is defending makes one counterattack, scores goal, and keeps defending.

Ah if all football was played in the same style though you wouldn't appreciate your Barcelonas or Arsenals so much.

It is consecutive if you win in consecutive years as Chelsea did with the Champions League then the next year another European trophy the Europa League.

What's wrong with defending? In my opinion defense is one of the most important parts of football, along with attacking.

Raised on TV highlights, no doubt. Try watching a whole 90 minutes and you will be able to appreciate the skill of defense.

Chelsea play to win games, its a simple as that. they play the strategy that best suits the opponent.

Do you really think that any team can match up to teams like Barcelona and play possession passing play? Barcelona would wipe the floor with you. Chelsea know that they will have the possession no matter what so let them have it and see if they can get passed us. its not pretty but it takes a lot of teamwork and tremendous skill.


and back to Moyes

congratulations Moyes...you have waited over ten years to get Everton above Man united and finally you have achieved it. hehehehe