Manchester United boss David Moyes has been assured that his job is safe, and will remain at the club until at least next Christmas, unless there is a ‘horrifying’ dip in United’s form between now and the end of the season. If Moyes is happy about this security, it doesn’t show.
He says what sound like the right things in front of the press, but his manner, mood and body language deliver different messages.
“I was given a 6 year contract because it was a long term deal,” said Moyes ahead of United’s trip to Arsenal on Wednesday night, “it was always going to take time. There is rebuilding going on year after year here and I’m trying to continue that.”
“The right clubs pick the right managers and the right managers pick the right clubs. You pick clubs where you know it’s right for you.”
United held a press conference ahead of the meeting with Arsenal on Tuesday, but it was a terse affair. The broadcast section lasted 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Moyes spent a little longer afterwards with journalists but his mood was no brighter. Moyes currently looks like a different man to the one able to take critisism after United’s humiliating 4-1 derby defeat away at Manchester City in September, when he was ready to “take the punches” for the loss.
Moyes’ frustrations are understandable, United dominated bottom side Fulham on Sunday, and on another day will have won easily, instead of the game finishing in a 2-2 draw. It’s arguable that United didn’t deserve to lost their previous game at Stoke either. United have big games on the horizon, including the trip to Arsenal this week, a home match against Liverpool in March and a crucial Champions League tie against Olympiakos.
By Ben Kelly
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