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Rene Meulensteen explains why David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho failed at Man United
09.08.2023 - 15:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United was always going to be a struggle, but few would have anticipated five permanent head coaches - plus two interim bosses - coming and going in the nine years between the Scot's exit and Erik ten Hag's appointment.
David Moyes was selected by Ferguson himself to take over in 2013, having consistently impressed during an 11-year spell at Everton. But the pressure of expectation was massive and he lasted just 11 months.
Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho would both surpass the two-year mark but neither can be labelled an undisputed success. They brought trophies to Old Trafford but could not reignite the feeling of togetherness that was present under Ferguson.
Rene Meulensteen had been working as the Scot's assistant for six years before leaving in June 2013 as Moyes brought in his own coaching staff. The Dutchman knew everything about United but was forced to watch on from a distance as the club experienced a disappointing period.
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“Manchester United experienced a difficult transition in the spell after Sir Alex’s retirement. I believe managers need 18 months to really see the value of their work pay off and to create consistency.
“Unfortunately for David Moyes he seemed to be moving in the wrong direction from the beginning by disrupting the continuity and stability.
“I believe David should have been given some more time, but I also believe he needed help and advice to manage a club and squad of such magnitude.
“The only thing I and the others wanted was to
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