Friday, 21st March, 2014
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has insisted that he is not surprised with Manchester United witnessing a poor season as he feels that the club are undergoing a transitional phase.
Sir Alex Ferguson, who managed the Red Devils for 27 long years, stepped down after last season and former Everton boss David Moyes was drafted in to replace the 72-year-old.
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However, Moyes’ appointment is yet to pay dividends as the defending champions currently find themselves seventh in the Premier League, 18 points behind leaders Chelsea.
But Allardyce, who feels Moyes should be given more time to establish himself at Old Trafford as it is very difficult to fill Ferguson's boots, believes transition is the reason behind Manchester United falling so far behind in the title race this season.
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"Transition I would say”, he told West Ham’s official site, when asked for the reason.
“I think that transition is a big thing when one of the greatest men ever to manage a football club in the world leaves after 27 years.
“He has to be given time to establish himself and make the changes that need to be made. It's a massive, massive job for David and this season has been a massive learning curve for him.
“In the end, they haven't had as good a season as they would have liked. I don't think it surprises many of us that when someone like Sir Alex Ferguson leaves, it becomes a struggle for whoever takes over."
Allardyce’s side are up against Manchester United at Upton Park tomorrow.
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