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Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has delivered a stunning verdict on David Moyes’ ill-fated spell at the club.

Failed tenure

Following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, Moyes was handed the unenviable task of replacing the legendary Scot in the Old Trafford dugout.

Then 50 years old, Moyes is believed to have been handpicked by Ferguson himself due to his impressive work at Everton. Moyes put pen to paper on a six-year deal, officially taking over at the start of July 2013.

His reign started positively as United beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 to claim the FA Community Shield. However, United were unable to build on this, as their fortunes quickly unravelled.

Moyes struggled to replicate the kind of success fans had become accustomed to under Sir Alex. Embarrassing losses to the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion were especially damaging and left him in a very precarious position.

Discontent over the team’s performances reached its height when a banner reading ‘Wrong One – Moyes Out’ was flown over the stadium during a 4-1 victory against Aston Villa.

He was sacked in April 2014, the final nail in the coffin being a...