barkleys splinter
Player Valuation: £750k
Coming into the last month or so we knew that to stay in contention for a European place of any description we had to win at least one of the massive 4 away games facing us, at Arsenal, Spurs, Anfield and Chelsea. With one to go (now a dead rubber anyway) we've failed. And really apart from one half against Spurs, we haven't even had a go at taking all 3 points.
Initially Moyes had improved his approach this season, but as the finishing line came into view he has increasingly returned to type, becoming more risk-averse, more and more conservative. A leopard doesn't change its spots I suppose.
Hats off to the man for doing well on a small net budget. And for bringing some good players to the club. But once again, when it really mattered he has failed the test. Which is why of course no 'top' (whatever that means) club would consider him, and why he'll still be here this time next year. The 'big' clubs want managers who win the big games. Moyes doesn't.
Initially Moyes had improved his approach this season, but as the finishing line came into view he has increasingly returned to type, becoming more risk-averse, more and more conservative. A leopard doesn't change its spots I suppose.
Hats off to the man for doing well on a small net budget. And for bringing some good players to the club. But once again, when it really mattered he has failed the test. Which is why of course no 'top' (whatever that means) club would consider him, and why he'll still be here this time next year. The 'big' clubs want managers who win the big games. Moyes doesn't.
