Walking through the door at a new club is never easy so filling the boots of arguably the best manager in the world is sure to be a mammoth task.
That is what faces David Moyes, who will leave Everton to take up the post of Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Old Trafford in July.
Moyes certainly has great credentials, having worked wonders in his 11 years with the Toffees on very limited resources. Everton are currently sixth in the table with two games remaining and, although Moyes has never won silverware with the club, he has definitely done a sterling job.
The fact he was recommended for the job by Ferguson, a man known for his impeccable judgement, proves Moyes deserves a chance. Ferguson recently revealed that he had approached Moyes in 1998 about the possibility of becoming assistant boss at Old Trafford.
Moyes didn’t take up the opportunity but the experience and knowledge he has gained at Everton will stand him in good stead for the top job.
It will be no mean feat replacing Ferguson and it will take time for Moyes to settle in and instil his ideas on the Premier League champions. Moyes definitely needs to be given plenty of time and his new six-year deal indicates he should get just that.
It is just as important that the fans remain patient with the new manager. Just because Ferguson continually filled the trophy cabinet with silverware year after year doesn’t mean another Scot will have the same fortune.
Manchester United fans have been blessed with the amount of success they have seen in the Premier League era, but it is hard to gauge at this stage whether this will continue in the immediate future. But, if they really love Ferguson and trust his judgement as much as they claim to, Manchester United fans will get behind the man he chose to succeed him.
It will certainly be a tough job and nothing like what he faced at Everton. He will be working with a longer list of top class players, as well as having to contend with a schedule filled with Champions League football. But no matter how his reign begins Manchester United fans and neutrals alike must not compare the two Scottish managers to one another. They are both top managers in their own right and whoever succeeded Ferguson was going to have a difficult job on his hands.
It isn’t about Moyes doing exactly what Ferguson has done as his predecessor’s achievements are unlikely to be matched for many years to come. Instead, Moyes needs to be given time to make the club his own and progress the club for the future. Moyes’ appointment shows the club are once again thinking about stability and longevity, especially offering the Scot a six-year deal to give him plenty time, something many managers don’t get these days!
It is likely that Moyes will return to Goodison Park to sign some of his former players, with Marouane Fellaini being touted as a possibility. The way Moyes handles Rooney will be interesting as, despite giving the England international his debut, the pair have certainly had their differences. But the duo could see it as a fresh start and Moyes could yet get the best out of Rooney once again.
Whoever Moyes brings in to add to the squad over the summer, he will no doubt be delighted with the players already at Old Trafford....they are not champions for nothing!
Ferguson , who is set to remain at Manchester United as a director and ambassador, will also not be far away should Moyes need any advice or assistance during his reign. But this is a new era at Old Trafford and it is about the Moyes’ way now and everyone connected with Manchester United must get behind him!
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