Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has advised the club’s fans to brace themselves as it may take some time before they return to winning trophies.
In an interview with The Sun, Moyes, who was given the boot at Old Trafford in 2014 after being in charge for barely 10 months, said of the club: “Whoever is manager was going to find it difficult.
“And I think they are going to find it difficult for quite a period to come as well.
“Following Sir Alex and the success he had over numerous years was going to be hard for anybody to follow.
“It was difficult for me. I was only in very quickly, I think it is a bigger job — it is a longer term job.
“I don’t think it’s a short-term job to get Manchester United back.”
He also debunked claims that his reputation has taken a battering after being sacked at Spanish club Real Sociedad earlier in November, a day to his first anniversary at the club.
“Has my reputation taken a battering? No.
“It should have been enhanced because I now have a knowledge of the Spanish players, the Spanish league and a lot more idea of a different style of play.
“I think my peak years are still to come. I was a young manager at Everton and had 11 great years there.
“I followed Sir Alex at Manchester United and took a risk by going to Spain, to experience something new, a different culture.
“So wait a minute, let’s put this in perspective. Is this someone who is trying to challenge themselves? Trying to develop?
“So I hope the best years are to come. I think with more experience I’m probably wiser, calmer.
“You hope you’ll be able to use your knowledge a bit better. I certainly now see myself as a more experienced manager and better for the experiences I’ve had,” Moyes declared.
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