Moyes Shares Fans' Frustrations

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has issued a statement regarding his sacking - and admitted he shared the club's frustrations over his time in charge.

Moyes was sacked on Tuesday after less than 10 months and Sky Sports News understands he himself was frustrated that he was not given more time to build a team at Old Trafford.

However, Moyes has expressed his gratitude for the chance to manage United and empathy for the club's frustrated supporters.

In a statement issued via the League Managers' Association, Moyes said: "To have been appointed as manager of Manchester United, one of the biggest football clubs in the world, was and remains something of which I will always be incredibly proud.

"Taking charge after such a long period of continuous stability and success at the club was inevitably going to be a significant challenge, but it was one which I relished and never had a second thought about taking on.

"The scale of the manager's job at United is immense, but I have never stepped away from hard work and the same applies to my coaching staff. I thank them for their dedication and loyalty throughout the last season.

"We were fully focused and committed to the process of the fundamental rebuilding that is required for the senior squad. This had to be achieved whilst delivering positive results in the Barclays Premier League and the Champions League.

"However, during this period of transition, performances and results have not been what Manchester United and its fans are used to or expect, and I both understand and share their frustration.

"In my short time at the club I have learnt what special places Old Trafford and Carrington are. I would like to thank the United staff for making me feel so welcome and part of the United family from my first day. And of course thank you to those fans who have supported me throughout the season. I wish you and the club all the best for the future.

"I have always believed that a manager never stops learning during his career and I know I will take invaluable experience from my time as United's manager.

"I remain proud to have led the team to the quarter finals of this year's Champions League and I remain grateful to Sir Alex Ferguson for believing in my ability and giving me the chance to manage Manchester United."

With United languishing in seventh place in the Premier League, which they won by 11 points last term under Sir Alex Ferguson, Sky Sports News has also been told that Moyes accepted the decision was taken based on results.

He was impressed by his squad's application on the training pitch but frustrated by their inability to consistently carry those standards into match days, and admitted a struggle to replicate the father-son relationships cultivated by Ferguson.