Updated: Wednesday, 19 Mar 2014 22:11 | Comments Robin van Persie scores the opening goal from a penalty kick The Olympiakos goalkeeper Roberto watches on as Robin van Persie completes his hat-trick with a fine free kick Video Audio A stunning Robin van Persie hat-trick was enough to put Manchester United into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and relieve the pressure on their beleaguered manager David Moyes. Van Persie, who left the pitch on a stretcher late on, converted a first-half penalty and scored on the brink of half-time before he struck the final goal of the 3-0 win with a free-kick just after the restart. The win meant that United saw off the challenge of Olympiakos 3-2 on aggregate. The Theatre of Dreams
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Sources: United board discuss sacking Moyes
Manchester United news By Miguel Delaney | ESPNFC Key Manchester United boardroom figures have now turned against David Moyes, as the prospect of the manager getting sacked has been properly raised for the first time, club sources have told ESPN FC. John Berry/Getty ImagesDavid Moyes' job hangs in the balance after revelations that United's owners, the Glazers, are now open to the idea of a change of manager. The Glazer family owners are now more open to the idea of a change of manager, although they presently remain behind Moyes, but the next week could prove decisive, sources said. Over that time, United must overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League against Olympiakos, before facing an awkward trip to West Ham United and
Moyes scouts Griezmann and Pogba
David Moyes was in attendance for France’s 2-0 friendly win against Netherlands in Paris on Wednesday to scout Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba as he considers how to rebuild his Manchester United squad. • Rodden: France enjoy uplifting, misleading win• Okwonga: Does Ferguson regret hiring Moyes? The United manager watched on as goals from Karim Benzema and Blaise Matuidi secured victory for Les Bleus at the Stade de France. The clash saw Real Sociedad forward Griezmann win his first cap for France, while former Red Devils midfielder Pogba, now at Juventus where he has been watched by Moyes before, played for 81 minutes. United forward Robin van Persie, who had been a doubt with illness, started for Netherlands. Griezmann, who faced the Red Devils in the
Moyes secure at United despite rumours
Updated: Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014 13:38 | Comments David Moyes presided over one of the worst displays during his time as Manchester United manager in Athens David Moyes remains the manager of Manchester United despite speculation to the contrary. Rumours of an imminent announcement on the New York Stock Exchange spread on social media on Wednesday, with the suggestion it would state that Moyes was to leave the club following Tuesday night's 2-0 defeat to Olympiacos in the Champions League. The odds on Moyes being the next Barclays Premier League manager to leave his post dropped from 14/1 to 8/11 in less than 24 hours, but Press Association Sport reports that the Scot is still very much in charge. United are baffled by the reports
Moyes offers ‘no excuses’ for Swansea defeat
Updated: Sunday, 05 Jan 2014 23:33 | Comments David Moyes: 'You can definitely see we are lacking that little bit of confidence when we get into the final third at times' Manchester United boss David Moyes insisted there are "no excuses" after his side slumped to their fourth defeat in six home games. The 2-1 Old Trafford loss to Swansea meant United exited the FA Cup at the third round stage for only the second time in 30 years. Wilfried Bony's last-minute header was enough to give the visitors' victory after Javier Hernandez had equalised Wayne Routledge's opener. And though United were without seven senior players, including Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie, and had substitute Fabio sent off just four minutes after his
Moyes confident of big signings
Manchester United manager David Moyes has vowed to spend big in a bid to turn around the club's fortunes, having already dropped his biggest hint yet that he is ready to have a mass clear-out of players at Old Trafford. • Payne: United must retire poor form According to The Sun, the Scot will be provided with 90 million pounds to spend in the January transfer window. The newspaper quotes Moyes as saying: "The club have the money and they will spend, there's no question about that. We were very close to a major, major signing back in the summer. "It's easy now saying it and we didn't do it but we were really close to a major signing and the club would have definitely shown
Moyes in market for the ‘best’
Manchester United manager David Moyes has told talkSPORT the club is "working hard behind the scenes" to bring in the "best players in the world". - Blog: Fergie's shadow looms large for Moyes United are expected to lodge an increased offer for Everton full-back Leighton Baines, while they remain interested in Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara. And Moyes has stressed that, despite the lack of arrivals so far, the Red Devils are actively seeking reinforcements. "Don't be kidded by the lack of activity," the Scot told talkSPORT. "Take it from me, we are working hard behind the scenes to try and improve the squad. "The big thing is that Manchester United will always be in for the best players in the world. We are also very