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George Smith

David Moyes gives brutally honest verdict on his failed spell as Manchester United manager

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has opened up on his 10-month spell in charge at Old Trafford, insisting he believes he could have done better if granted more time to familiarise himself with the job.

Moyes was appointed as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor in May 2013, with it confirmed that he would replace the legendary Scot ahead of the start of the 2013/14 season, following the latter's retirement. Moyes was identified as the ideal candidate to pick up the baton from Ferguson following a successful 11-year spell in charge of Everton.

However, despite winning his first game in charge, beating Swansea City 4-1 on the opening day of the Premier League season, Moyes' tenure at Old Trafford soon went downhill. United failed to sit in the top four at any point in the season past their second game of the campaign and Moyes was sacked in April 2014.

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