Powerful stuff mate. It is a shot across the bow of his detractors too. He'll always have my gratitude no matter what his limitations are perceived to be.
Just reading it though, it does have a fin de siecle quality to it. I think he might call it a day quite soon, to be honest. In fact, the only reason he's stayed thus far is that he just doesn't fit the bill with clubs regular to the CL, and the moneybags clubs want grandstand managers. I think Villa would suit him down to the ground and if Houllier bollixes up there I reckon he'll be in the box seat for that job.
Changing pace: what comes across loud and clear from that analysis is what we all know to be true - that Moyes' record in picking up the bargain signings has been outstanding. You need reminding of the extent of that sometimes and this piece hammers it home. Even stop gap loan signings like McBride were spot on. Glad you singled out Bent, btw. I thought he was top draw for us under the circumstances. Just one negative comment for Moyes on the transfer front: Sean Davis. I thought he got it badly wrong over that lad. He encouraged the kid to put a transfer request in and - post injury - left him high and dry. Moyes should have been in there for Davis when he got his clean bill of health. There was little honour in that episode. He blotted his copy book there for me, Moyes.
Rooney: sorry mate but I cant get behind your thoughts on that. I think the momentum was equally pushing him out because of our dire financial problems. Yes, he wanted out. But I wouldn't let Kenwright and co off the hook so easily.
Finally, and on a positive: Moyes first game against Fulham. Moyes taking the training drill before the game. How big a statement was that post stale, arl arse Smith era? As soon as that Unsworth shot hit the back of the net the revolution began...and you just knew it! Happy Days.
Cracking read again.
