Top managerial changes and their impact on European football

David Moyes to Manchester United

David Moyes at Manchester United

Alex Ferguson’s retirement from coaching duties might have come a tad early for the Manchester United supporters. The 25-year reign of arguably the best coach came to an end on a winning note, thanks to a stable season courtesy of Robin van Persie.

The departing manager himself chose his replacement, and it wasn’t a surprise that David Moyes was the man to be handed the baton.

The new Scotsman started working right from the end of last season and has an uphill task of maintaining the trophy inflow into the cabinets. Ferguson was a kind of manager who could get a win with a mediocre team using his tactical brain. David Moyes has never won a major trophy and has managed a mediocre team in Everton.

Manchester United have many problems to address in many positions on the pitch. The wingers especially weren’t in the best shape last term and the ever present midfield problem keeps irritating the Reds’ faithful every season.

The latest attempt to sign Fabregas from Barcelona might not end in their favour, but it points to the fact that the need for a world class midfielder has been felt. Also,the frustrating situation with Wayne Rooney will be the source of extra headache for Moyes as he clearly appears to be desperate to hold on to his ’2nd’ striker.

With Chelsea making a public bid for the English striker, Moyes must be in the market searching for his replacement despite the presence of Hernandez and Welbeck in the ranks. The transition of the club from the Giggs’ and the Scholes’ into a new young team is almost at its final stages, and Ferguson should be praised for achieving that.

While some tactical issues linger, a couple of signings could put the Red Devils back on track and aiming for titles once again. However, their advancement in the European front might be a bit over-ambitious for Moyes right now, but we can still expect some fireworks.