Maybe David Moyes didn't do so badly after all.......I don't recall seeing such a shambolic Man Utd defence as today.
Just goes to show how little Moyes did to remedy matters when he was manager, as many of the current failings show that he was not a strong enough personality.
With regard to the defence, Vidic, Ferdinand and Evra are no more and the young player Shaw in a full-back role to replace Evra that cost so much was injured before he had chance to play in these first two matches. What did Moyes do to remedy the back four situation when he was there. van Gaal is no fool and these two league matches in the English Premiership mean far more to him about team weaknesses than all the friendly pre-season matches that were played overseas when the results there could have led to a false sense of security. van Gaal did have the not inconsiderable matter of managing the Netherlands team in the World Cup Finals in the close season, but the difference there was he had a good defence which always adds more confidence to the midfield and strikers of the team.
Let us see what his chosen signings when made can go some way to remedying the chaotic state of affairs that currently prevail at Old Trafford.
Anyone reading this posting may well assume that I have some fondness for Manchester United, but my Hyde and my Oldham Athletic colours are well and truly nailed to my particular mast.
