David Moyes Criticism Over the Top Feels Aston Villa Boss Paul Lambert

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Friday, 28th March, 2014



Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has backed Manchester United’s under-fire manager David Moyes and feels that the criticism of the Scot is a ‘bit extreme’.

Moyes joined the Red Devils from Everton in the summer of 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement, and has had a miserable season at Old Trafford.

Losing six home league games this year, the Premier League’s defending champions are currently seventh in the table and are struggling for a spot in the Europa League after having already been knocked out of the FA Cup by Swansea City.

A section of the club’s supporters have blamed the new manager for the side’s miserable performances and are calling for Moyes’ sacking.

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Reports also suggest that money is being raised to fly a banner demanding his ousting during Manchester United’s next game, but Lambert believes the fans are reacting way too quickly and extremely.

"I would certainly think so [Moyes should stay]”, he was quoted as saying by ITV.

"I don't think Manchester United as a football club and an organisation will be panicked into doing anything.

"I think the furore is outside the football club. I would fully expect him to be at Manchester United for a while.

"In years gone by you probably would have got a lot of time, but now the success people want is instant”, the 44-year-old continued.

"But if you are talking about flying an aeroplane over the stadium with a message to say you are not wanted, it is a bit extreme.

"I think some of the criticism is way over the top, I really do.”

Manchester United lost 3-0 to derby rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Tuesday and will be looking to amend things when they host Aston Villa this weekend.

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