stevoc
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I agree with most of your post but lets be fair here he had way more than 6 months. Took over 9th May 2013 and wasn't sacked until 22nd April 2014 and had two transfer windows in that period with plenty of time to prepare for both.New manager would have needed to continue close relations with SAF and also to continue his legacy. That means same values, same system, same employees. Then after some while, maybe the first year, some changes could have been done. It’s extremely hard and it takes time.
Moyes wanted his own employees and own system, which he could get, but only by waiting and allowing people time to adjust.
So he applied his changes and it made things more difficult. That said, he still should have been given more time. 6 months is a joke, football, business - same applies.
Took over a squad in dire need of central midfielders, a left back, and a winger. One which already had Rooney and Kagawa to play behind the striker but then proceeded to sign Fellaini and Mata who had both played their best football at their previous clubs behind the striker.
Had he been more decisive with his recruitment and reinforced key areas of the team and as you say eased himself into the culture at United i have no doubt he would have got more time.