David Moyes has criticized Manchester United’s players for not taking accountability, suggesting they “hid behind” recently sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
In a candid discussion on the Stick to Football podcast with Sky Bet, the former United boss voiced his frustration at the squad’s unwillingness to take responsibility for their poor performance, claiming they allowed Ten Hag to shoulder the blame.
Moyes remarked, “I think players are quite comfortable letting managers take the fall these days. I’d like to see some of them come out and say, ‘I’m not at my best right now.’ We’re not seeing that, and yet United have a lot of talented players.”
The Sporting Lisbon manager, Ruben Amorim, is set to take over at Old Trafford following Ten Hag’s exit after two and a half years. Moyes believes Amorim faces a very different environment than the one Moyes entered when he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary 13-time Premier League champion.
Reflecting on this shift, Moyes shared, “When I took over, United had just won the league, and I was joining a team that had a lot of respect for Sir Alex and everything he accomplished. It’s different now. Today’s players might be realizing that if they don’t perform, they could be out.”
Currently, United sits 13th in the Premier League, preparing for their upcoming clash against Leicester on Sunday.
Moyes, who hasn’t managed since leaving West Ham last season, also criticized the club’s shifting approach to handling managers.
“United once stood by their managers. When things were tough for Sir Alex, they didn’t rush to dismiss him. They had a level of class that’s been lost over time,” Moyes commented.
At 61, Moyes is clearly frustrated with the lack of accountability he perceives in modern football, especially among some of United’s players. He hopes that the new leadership will compel them to step up and bring back the pride once associated with the club.
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