A new low? Manchester United boss David Moyes mocked by local newspaper after 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City

 
Andy Hodgson26 March 2014

Embattled Manchester United manager David Moyes has found his popularity at an all time low today after presiding over the Red Devils' unprecedented tenth Premier League defeat of the season.

The former Everton manager has struggled to follow in the footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson after replacing the legendary boss last summer. And last night's 3-0 defeat to local rivals Manchester City brought further scrutiny on his position with fans audibly showing signs of dissent.

To add to his woes, influential local newspaper, the Manchester Evening News lampooned Moyes today with a 'David Moyes random excuse generator'.

The online tool, which was being widely circulated on social media, automatically generates a series of excuses from the mouth of the under fire boss.


Moyes last night took responsibility for Manchester United's decline this season.

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"I am the one who picks the team," Moyes said. "I take responsibility and always will do. It is disappointing. I thought it would be a tough year but I hoped it would be more competitive."

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