Everton ‘keeper Tim Howard believes David Moyes does have what it takes to be a success at Old Trafford despite his slow start to life as Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement.
The Scottish manager spent over a decade at Goodison Park and spent around seven years working with Howard, and the American shot-stopper has labelled Moyes as a father-figure to him because he shaped and saved his career.
The American international has played for both Moyes and Ferguson and the 34-year-old believes the new man at the helm will bring glory to Old Trafford just like the previous Scot did.
He told the Daily Record: “I got a great chance going to Manchester United under Sir Alex but my career was moulded and shaped by David. When I look back at my career, he will have had the biggest influence.
“Not everyone takes to his style but for me, I’ve always been the type of player who wants it on the chin.
“If it’s good, then I want a pat on the back but if it’s bad, then give me a talking to and Moyes was like a father figure.
“He trusted me a lot but with that trust and responsibility, I sometimes got the short end of the stick.
“The main thing is I always appreciated his honesty. It seemed like he was rollicking me every week but when he placed that much responsibility on your shoulders, then he expects a lot of you and I wouldn’t be where I am now without him.
“What is the definition of a Manchester United manager? He’s a top coach who always gets his best out of his players so if that’s what it takes to be their manager, then he is definitely it.
“They’ve got a great squad. Change is difficult and following Sir Alex is never easy.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
