Is sacking Moyes the way to go?

For those accustomed to watching Man United score late during the Ferguson era, this year has been a nightmare. Apart from losing the aura of invincibility at Old Trafford, United seems to have lost the knack of scoring late goals in 'Fergie time'. Worse still, they are prone to late goals this season - think West Brom, New Castle, Everton and last night Swansea.

The loss at Etihad stadium to City certainly hurts but the losses at home to West Brom, Everton, New Castle, Tottenham and now Swansea hurt more! If you had a chance to gauge the emotions of United supporters on various fora last night, there was a unanimous shout - Sack Moyes!

I've already thrown light on what in my opinion ails United, but now to the serious part - what should be done to revive the spirit of Old Trafford. Is sacking Moyes the way to go???

Never the popular choice

David Moyes was never the popular choice at Old Trafford. Don't be misled by the huge Chosen one banner that drapes the Theatre of dreams. Privately, most of the supporters would vouch that Moyes isn't a colourful choice. When the scene was set for a Mourinho or a Guardiola or even a Jurgen Klopp (Dortmund) to take over, David Moyes ended up being the wildcard.

Apart from that, he inherited a squad that has reached its peak and failed in any new additions. So, if any, I would blame the transfer policy of the club. Blame Ed Woodward...may be blame David Gill or even Sir Alex. Gill and Alex could have spaced their retirements to successfully manage the club's transition. But, rather selfishly they chose to depart an ailing ship. What seemed like patches have grown into fully blown holes and the ship is nearing a major sink.

SAF shadow

It was a long kept secret. Sir Alex Ferguson's impending retirement was sure to leave a huge gap to fill for its successor. Over the years, he has bullied his club, players and opposition to submission - on and off the field. Love him or hate him - Sir Alex was a huge reason for United's success over the past three decades.

It doesn't help Moyes that he is being continually compared to the yardstick of yardsticks - Sir Alex's tenure. No one is willing to give him the time that Alex had. Remember the tough teething problems that Sir Alex had and the time he took to finally land a silverware? Remember the problems he faced in PL till the time he landed Eric Cantona?

Am no big fan of Moyes, individually. But, neither am a fan of sacking managers. If anything, sacking a manager has a negative effect on the players and fans - unless the manager has outlived his life. David Moyes isn't a smart manager. He isn't suave like a Mourinho or shrewd tactician like Guardiola. He is more like your working class manager who would like to huff and puff through wins.

United afforded Sir Alex some time settle and boy did he deliver! We are in different times and a vastly improved competitive space but let us give time for Moyes to succeed. Let us wait till he lands his Cantona.