David Moyes
David Moyes is the man charged with following Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26-and-a-half-year tenancy as manager of Manchester United.
Announced as Sir Alex’s successor on 9 May 2012, Moyes led Everton in the 11 years prior to his appointment at Old Trafford and officially took the Reds’ reins on 1 July 2013.
Moyes, a Glaswegian who enjoyed a 19-year playing career before devoting himself solely to management, never steered the Toffees to silverware but won plenty of admirers for his ability to consistently over-achieve with limited resource.
In fact, Moyes has won the League
Announced as Sir Alex’s successor on 9 May 2012, Moyes led Everton in the 11 years prior to his appointment at Old Trafford and officially took the Reds’ reins on 1 July 2013.
Moyes, a Glaswegian who enjoyed a 19-year playing career before devoting himself solely to management, never steered the Toffees to silverware but won plenty of admirers for his ability to consistently over-achieve with limited resource.
In fact, Moyes has won the League
Managers’ Association’s Manager of the Year award – voted for by his
fellow football bosses – on three occasions: in 2003, 2005 and 2009. Sir
Alex (four awards) is the only man to have collected the honour as many
times.
As Sir Alex once said admiringly: “David has had to contend with not having a strong financial structure. He has had to get the best out of the players he has had available and he has done an amazing job.”
Over the years, Moyes locked horns with Ferguson on 24 occasions and, like most managers who took on Sir Alex, lost more often than he won. In fact, the
As Sir Alex once said admiringly: “David has had to contend with not having a strong financial structure. He has had to get the best out of the players he has had available and he has done an amazing job.”
Over the years, Moyes locked horns with Ferguson on 24 occasions and, like most managers who took on Sir Alex, lost more often than he won. In fact, the
Toffees boss triumphed just three times after 90 minutes (and once at Wembley on penalties in the 2009 FA Cup semi-final).
However, he did mastermind one of the greatest comebacks achieved by an away team at Old Trafford in recent years when Everton rallied from 4-2 down with seven minutes remaining to draw 4-4 in April 2012.
There was a similar outcome at Goodison Park in September 2010 when Moyes' men, seemingly beaten by United with the score at 3-1 going into injury time, grabbed two last-gasp goals to draw 3-3.
This ability to eke out every last drop of effort from
However, he did mastermind one of the greatest comebacks achieved by an away team at Old Trafford in recent years when Everton rallied from 4-2 down with seven minutes remaining to draw 4-4 in April 2012.
There was a similar outcome at Goodison Park in September 2010 when Moyes' men, seemingly beaten by United with the score at 3-1 going into injury time, grabbed two last-gasp goals to draw 3-3.
This ability to eke out every last drop of effort from
his players, until well beyond the 90th minute, should stand him in
good stead at a club where dramatic late triumphs are part of the
fabric.
It was at Preston North End, the last of seven clubs in Moyes’ playing career, where he first dipped his toes into management, as player-manager at the age of 35.
At that point, in January 1998, the Lancashire club were in danger of dropping down to the fourth tier of English football. Barely two years later, Moyes guided North End to the 1999/2000 Division Two title, clear of regional rivals Burnley by seven points.
It was at Preston North End, the last of seven clubs in Moyes’ playing career, where he first dipped his toes into management, as player-manager at the age of 35.
At that point, in January 1998, the Lancashire club were in danger of dropping down to the fourth tier of English football. Barely two years later, Moyes guided North End to the 1999/2000 Division Two title, clear of regional rivals Burnley by seven points.
The following season, with almost the
same squad, Moyes’ Preston came within a whisker of promotion to the
Premier League. That attracted Everton’s attention and Moyes moved to
Merseyside in March 2002.
Well-organised and disciplined, Moyes’ teams tend to echo his own traits. He also boats an excellent record against the “modern” Manchester City, having won seven and drawn one of his 10 meetings with them since Sheikh Mansour's takeover in early 2008/09.
This sequence includes two doubles – victories at home and away in the same season – and four
Well-organised and disciplined, Moyes’ teams tend to echo his own traits. He also boats an excellent record against the “modern” Manchester City, having won seven and drawn one of his 10 meetings with them since Sheikh Mansour's takeover in early 2008/09.
This sequence includes two doubles – victories at home and away in the same season – and four
consecutive wins at Goodison Park. The last of these, 2-0 on 16 March
2013, helped United go 15 points clear in the title race as the Reds
defeated Reading 1-0 later that day.
There’s no question Moyes has huge shoes to fill at Old Trafford. But in an era when everybody in football seems to crave quick wins, his appointment is a victory for common sense and stability. United are in safe hands.
There’s no question Moyes has huge shoes to fill at Old Trafford. But in an era when everybody in football seems to crave quick wins, his appointment is a victory for common sense and stability. United are in safe hands.
Sir Alex Ferguson
| Premier League | 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004 | |||||
| League Cup | 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010 | |||||
| UEFA Champions League | 1999, 2008 | |||||
| FIFA Club World Cup | 2008 | |||||
| UEFA Super Cup | 1992 | |||||
| UEFA Cup Winners Cup | 1991 | |||||
| Inter-Continental Cup | 1999 | |||||
| FA Charity / Community Shield | 1990 (shared), 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 |
Sir Alex Ferguson is the most
successful manager in British football history, winning almost 40
trophies – including 13 Premier League titles – during his time in
charge of Manchester United.
He arrived at Old Trafford on 6 November 1986 and retired at the end of the 2012/13 season.
Ferguson enjoyed a playing career in Scotland that saw him take in spells with Queen's Park, St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Glasgow Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United. But it is not for his playing of the game that Sir Alex was to become a success.
Following a spell out of the game he
He arrived at Old Trafford on 6 November 1986 and retired at the end of the 2012/13 season.
Ferguson enjoyed a playing career in Scotland that saw him take in spells with Queen's Park, St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Glasgow Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United. But it is not for his playing of the game that Sir Alex was to become a success.
Following a spell out of the game he
moved into coaching, taking up the role of manager of East
Stirlingshire, St Mirren then Aberdeen. It was his time at Pittodrie
where he earned his reputation as a top coach. He broke the Glasgow
dominance of Scottish football to lead Aberdeen to three Scottish
titles, four Scottish cups, one League Cup and one European Cup Winners’
Cup.
Following the sacking of Ron Atkinson as manager of Manchester United in 1986, the Old Trafford hierarchy moved quickly for his services.
Ferguson inherited a dispirited team of underachievers who had consistently, to their supporters’ discontent, failed to break Liverpool’s domination. Stuck in the
Following the sacking of Ron Atkinson as manager of Manchester United in 1986, the Old Trafford hierarchy moved quickly for his services.
Ferguson inherited a dispirited team of underachievers who had consistently, to their supporters’ discontent, failed to break Liverpool’s domination. Stuck in the
bottom four of the Division One
table, Ferguson immediately set about attempting to stave off the very
real threat of relegation. Without resorting to the transfer market, he
guided United up the table to an 11th place finish.
By now it was clear to Ferguson that he faced a major job in turning the club around. United were an entertaining side but one that seemed unable to cope with the more physical aspects of League football. In his second season the Reds fared better finishing second behind Liverpool, but the position painted a false picture. The turning point came in the 1989/90 season.
Following a run of games in which the Reds were drawn away
By now it was clear to Ferguson that he faced a major job in turning the club around. United were an entertaining side but one that seemed unable to cope with the more physical aspects of League football. In his second season the Reds fared better finishing second behind Liverpool, but the position painted a false picture. The turning point came in the 1989/90 season.
Following a run of games in which the Reds were drawn away
in every round, United picked up their first silverware of the Ferguson
era. Lee Martin scoring the only goal in a final replay against Crystal
Palace to win the FA Cup.
This first trophy opened the floodgates. The European Cup Winners’ Cup was won the following season in Rotterdam, Barcelona defeated 2-1 thanks to a brace from Mark Hughes. Then, in 1991/92, the League Cup was added to United’s list of honours.
Sadly the title remained elusive. It was the Holy Grail to United fans, the 26 championships-free years being exacerbated by Liverpool’s dominance of the domestic and European game.
In 1992/93 the long wait for the League
This first trophy opened the floodgates. The European Cup Winners’ Cup was won the following season in Rotterdam, Barcelona defeated 2-1 thanks to a brace from Mark Hughes. Then, in 1991/92, the League Cup was added to United’s list of honours.
Sadly the title remained elusive. It was the Holy Grail to United fans, the 26 championships-free years being exacerbated by Liverpool’s dominance of the domestic and European game.
In 1992/93 the long wait for the League
championship came to an end with the
Reds, inspired by £1m signing Eric Cantona, pipping Aston Villa in the
final weeks of the season.
The shackles were broken: the Double followed in 1993/94, the double-Double (with ‘kids’) in 1995/96, and another title in 1997. Finally United were matching off-field might with on-field success. Liverpool’s dominance was well and truly over.
Sir Alex’s greatest achievement came in 1998/99. No side before or since has achieved a Treble haul of Premiership title, FA Cup and European Cup. On an unforgettable night in Barcelona his decision to throw on substitutes Teddy Sheringham and Ole
The shackles were broken: the Double followed in 1993/94, the double-Double (with ‘kids’) in 1995/96, and another title in 1997. Finally United were matching off-field might with on-field success. Liverpool’s dominance was well and truly over.
Sir Alex’s greatest achievement came in 1998/99. No side before or since has achieved a Treble haul of Premiership title, FA Cup and European Cup. On an unforgettable night in Barcelona his decision to throw on substitutes Teddy Sheringham and Ole
Gunnar Solskjaer assured history was made. The pair scored injury-time
goals to win the Champions League and complete the Treble.
Ferguson was knighted following that success and some suggested he should retire, believing his desire would wane following the realisation of a dream. Not a bit of it. Another title followed in 1999/2000 and he made it three-in-row in 2000/01. His eighth Premiership duly arrived in 2002/03; his fifth FA Cup came a year later, against Millwall in Cardiff.
The Reds had by now entered a period of rebuilding. The side of homegrown players he’d first put together in 1995/96 was now breaking up and he’d
Ferguson was knighted following that success and some suggested he should retire, believing his desire would wane following the realisation of a dream. Not a bit of it. Another title followed in 1999/2000 and he made it three-in-row in 2000/01. His eighth Premiership duly arrived in 2002/03; his fifth FA Cup came a year later, against Millwall in Cardiff.
The Reds had by now entered a period of rebuilding. The side of homegrown players he’d first put together in 1995/96 was now breaking up and he’d
recruited new stars like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to spark a new era of success.
The rebuilding paid off with victory in the Carling Cup in 2005/06 and a ninth Premier League trophy in 2006/07. In May 2007, Sir Alex swooped for three players - Anderson, Nani and Owen Hargreaves - to bolster an already strong squad. This evolving team claimed more glory in 2007/08, defending the Premier League title and securing Sir Alex's second Champions League triumph with all three of those signings scoring in the penalty shoot-out against Chelsea.
United followed European success by winning the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan in December
The rebuilding paid off with victory in the Carling Cup in 2005/06 and a ninth Premier League trophy in 2006/07. In May 2007, Sir Alex swooped for three players - Anderson, Nani and Owen Hargreaves - to bolster an already strong squad. This evolving team claimed more glory in 2007/08, defending the Premier League title and securing Sir Alex's second Champions League triumph with all three of those signings scoring in the penalty shoot-out against Chelsea.
United followed European success by winning the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan in December
2008. The Reds then claimed the Carling Cup in March 2009 by beating Tottenham on penalties in the final.
On 16 May 2009, United achieved what had seemed an impossible mission when Sir Alex arrived in 1986, equalling Liverpool's long-standing record of 18 league championships. Beating Liverpool to the 2008/09 crown – Sir Alex's 11th title in 17 seasons – made the feat even sweeter.
Even better was to follow two years later. After being pipped to the championship by a point by Double winners Chelsea, United had to settle for the Carling Cup as the only trophy of 2010. But the Reds
On 16 May 2009, United achieved what had seemed an impossible mission when Sir Alex arrived in 1986, equalling Liverpool's long-standing record of 18 league championships. Beating Liverpool to the 2008/09 crown – Sir Alex's 11th title in 17 seasons – made the feat even sweeter.
Even better was to follow two years later. After being pipped to the championship by a point by Double winners Chelsea, United had to settle for the Carling Cup as the only trophy of 2010. But the Reds
wrestled the Premier League title
back with typical determination as Wayne Rooney's penalty at Blackburn
ensured United surpassed Liverpool as the most successful club in the
domestic game.
There was final-day heartbreak in 2011/12 as Manchester City pipped the Reds to the league title with just seconds of the season remaining. That disappointment made the manager doubly determined to reclaim the trophy in 2012/13 – his final season in charge – and his side delivered a fitting send-off to by clinching the club's 20th league title with four games to spare.
There was final-day heartbreak in 2011/12 as Manchester City pipped the Reds to the league title with just seconds of the season remaining. That disappointment made the manager doubly determined to reclaim the trophy in 2012/13 – his final season in charge – and his side delivered a fitting send-off to by clinching the club's 20th league title with four games to spare.
Sir
Alex will continue to be involved at United following his retirement,
taking up a position on the club's board and acting as an ambassador.
Sir Matt Busby
| FA Cup | 1948, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Football League Titles | 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967 |
| European Cup | 1968 |
| FA Charity Shield Joint Holders | 1965, 1967 |
| FA Charity Shield | 1952, 1956, 1957 |
The man who was to become one
of English football's greatest-ever managers was born in Scotland, in
the village of Orbiston, Lanarkshire, on 26 May 1909.
As a player, he represented two English clubs. He joined Manchester City on 11 February 1928, and made his debut the following year against Middlesbrough. Busby was then transferred to Liverpool for a fee of £8,000 in March 1936.
Busby became United's first boss after the war, having turned down the job of assistant manager at Liverpool. He accepted the position on 19 February 1945, and then joined the club full-time on his
As a player, he represented two English clubs. He joined Manchester City on 11 February 1928, and made his debut the following year against Middlesbrough. Busby was then transferred to Liverpool for a fee of £8,000 in March 1936.
Busby became United's first boss after the war, having turned down the job of assistant manager at Liverpool. He accepted the position on 19 February 1945, and then joined the club full-time on his
demobilisation from
the armed forces in October 1945. In doing so he filled a post left
vacant since the resignation of Scott Duncan in 1937 and temporarily
filled by club secretary Walter Crickmer.
Following demob, Busby took charge of a club with a bomb-damaged stadium and a £15,000 overdraft. His first signing for United was Jimmy Murphy, his great assistant manager who served the club until 1971. Together they created United's first great post-war team built around the defensive capabilities of Johnny Carey, John Aston and Allenby Chilton and the attacking skills of Charlie Mitten, Jack Rowley and Stan Pearson. United were FA Cup winners in 1948, defeating Blackpool 4-2. Then, after finishing runners-up four times in 1947-49 and 1951, Busby's men brought the title to Old Trafford in 1952.
Following demob, Busby took charge of a club with a bomb-damaged stadium and a £15,000 overdraft. His first signing for United was Jimmy Murphy, his great assistant manager who served the club until 1971. Together they created United's first great post-war team built around the defensive capabilities of Johnny Carey, John Aston and Allenby Chilton and the attacking skills of Charlie Mitten, Jack Rowley and Stan Pearson. United were FA Cup winners in 1948, defeating Blackpool 4-2. Then, after finishing runners-up four times in 1947-49 and 1951, Busby's men brought the title to Old Trafford in 1952.
Far
from being blinded by their success, Busby and Murphy had the foresight
to plan ahead and prepare for the day when their first great team would
need replacing. The club's scouting system was expanded and reorganised
and in the early 1950s, the new youth policy bore its first fruit
as Jeff Whitefoot, Jackie Blanchflower and Roger Byrne stepped up to the
first team. By 1953 a new team was being blooded in the First Division
as Bill Foulkes, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Liam
Whelan, Eddie Colman and Duncan Edwards all broke through. League
success soon followed as this new young side, soon christened the 'Busby
Babes', won the League title in both 1956 and 1957 and reached the FA
Cup final in 1957.
Busby was still looking to the future, trailblazing the way for English clubs by entering the European Cup in 1956/57 - initially against the wishes of the Football League. United reached the semi-finals, losing to eventual winners Real Madrid.
The following season, 1957/58, bristled with promise and United were still challenging in all three competitions by February when disaster struck. On 6 February 1958, the aeroplane bringing the team home from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade crashed after refuelling in Munich. Twenty-three people were killed, including eight of Busby's players - Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Billy Whelan. Three club officials also perished - secretary Walter Crickmer, trainer Tom Curry and coach Bert Whalley.
Busby was still looking to the future, trailblazing the way for English clubs by entering the European Cup in 1956/57 - initially against the wishes of the Football League. United reached the semi-finals, losing to eventual winners Real Madrid.
The following season, 1957/58, bristled with promise and United were still challenging in all three competitions by February when disaster struck. On 6 February 1958, the aeroplane bringing the team home from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade crashed after refuelling in Munich. Twenty-three people were killed, including eight of Busby's players - Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Billy Whelan. Three club officials also perished - secretary Walter Crickmer, trainer Tom Curry and coach Bert Whalley.
Busby almost lost his
life as well - he was twice given the last rites while lying gravely ill
in a German hospital. Fortunately, he survived and returned to
Manchester 71 days after the crash. In the
meantime, Jimmy Murphy - who missed the tragedy because of his
commitments as manager of the Welsh national side - brilliantly guided a
patched-up team to an emotionally charged FA Cup Final. Bolton
Wanderers beat United 2-0 at Wembley.
After taking up the managerial reigns again in August 1958, Busby began to add some big money purchases to his homegrown talent. The likes of Albert Quixall, Noel Cantwell, Denis Law and Pat Crerand joined United in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This group of players reached the FA Cup final in 1963 and beat Leicester City 3-1 to claim the club's first trophy after Munich.
After taking up the managerial reigns again in August 1958, Busby began to add some big money purchases to his homegrown talent. The likes of Albert Quixall, Noel Cantwell, Denis Law and Pat Crerand joined United in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This group of players reached the FA Cup final in 1963 and beat Leicester City 3-1 to claim the club's first trophy after Munich.
League titles followed in 1965 and
1967, giving Busby the chance to conquer Europe in the following
seasons. In 1965/66, United reached the semi-finals, just as they had
done in 1956/57 and 1957/58. But in 1967/68 they went further, to the
final at Wembley where they faced Portuguese side Benfica.
On another night of great emotion, United triumphed 4-1 after extra-time to win the European Cup for Busby. It was a fitting tribute to the players and staff killed and injured 10 years before and was Busby's crowning achievement as United manager. They almost retained the Cup in 1968/69, before bowing out to AC Milan in the semi-final.
On another night of great emotion, United triumphed 4-1 after extra-time to win the European Cup for Busby. It was a fitting tribute to the players and staff killed and injured 10 years before and was Busby's crowning achievement as United manager. They almost retained the Cup in 1968/69, before bowing out to AC Milan in the semi-final.
Busby
retired at the end of the '68/69 season, but stayed on as general
manager while Wilf McGuinness became the man in charge of the team on a
day-to-day basis. The new arrangement lasted little more than a year -
on 28 December 1970, Busby was invited by the Directors to return to his
old job and replace McGuinness until the end of the season.
A respected figure throughout his career, Busby was awarded the CBE in 1958 and made the 66th Freeman of Manchester in 1967. In 1968, he was named Manager of the Year and was knighted following United's European Cup triumph.
In 1972 he was made a Knight Commander of St. Gregory by the Pope. He became President of Manchester United in 1980, was elected Vice-President of the Football League in 1982 and went on to become a life member. In 1993 Warwick Road North, the road which runs past the front of Old Trafford, was renamed Sir Matt Busby Way in honour of the man described as 'Mr Manchester United'.
A respected figure throughout his career, Busby was awarded the CBE in 1958 and made the 66th Freeman of Manchester in 1967. In 1968, he was named Manager of the Year and was knighted following United's European Cup triumph.
In 1972 he was made a Knight Commander of St. Gregory by the Pope. He became President of Manchester United in 1980, was elected Vice-President of the Football League in 1982 and went on to become a life member. In 1993 Warwick Road North, the road which runs past the front of Old Trafford, was renamed Sir Matt Busby Way in honour of the man described as 'Mr Manchester United'.
In addition to managing United, Busby also
guided the British Olympic football team to a semi-final place in the
1948 Olympics and in 1958 was manager of Scotland, giving an 18 year-old
by the name of Denis Law his first cap.
Sir Matt Busby died on 20 January 1994 at Alexandra
Sir Matt Busby died on 20 January 1994 at Alexandra
Hospital, Cheadle, after a short illness. His funeral a week later saw
thousands line the streets of Manchester as his cortege drove from
Chorlton to Old Trafford and finally to Manchester's Southern Cemetery.
Tributes to Sir Matt came from around the world and supporters of many
different clubs sent thousands of shirts, wreaths, pictures and scarves
to create a multi-coloured memorial. A bronze statue of Sir Matt was
unveiled on 27 April 1996 at the Scoreboard End of Old Trafford as
Manchester United remembered the man who epitomised the club.
Five years after Busby's death, the modern United side emulated his greatest feat by winning the European Cup. Poignantly, the date of that triumph, 26 May 1999, would have been Matt's 90th birthday.
Five years after Busby's death, the modern United side emulated his greatest feat by winning the European Cup. Poignantly, the date of that triumph, 26 May 1999, would have been Matt's 90th birthday.
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