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Sacked Manchester United manager David Moyes shares fans' frustrations

Image: David Moyes: Shared fans' frustration

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.

The LMA, meanwhile, has issued a statement describing the manner of Moyes' departure as 'unprofessional' after his imminent demise was being widely reported the day before his official sacking. LMA chief executive Richard Bevan said: "The LMA is very disappointed with the nature of David's departure from Manchester United and to read extensive reports in the press, confirming David's sacking, before David himself had been spoken to officially by the club. "Throughout his time at United, David, as he always does, has conducted himself with integrity and professionalism, values that he believes in and that have been strongly associated with the club and its rich tradition. "It is therefore sad to see the end of David's tenure at United being handled in an unprofessional manner. "David is one of the most talented, knowledgeable and dedicated managers in British football. He has a wealth of experience accumulated in a management career that started when he was 35 and already spans 16 years, with over 800 games in the professional game. "David is a three-time winner of the LMA Manager of the Year Award, and without a doubt, he has a significant future in front of him in football management. He is passionate about the game and I know he possesses the drive and resilience to learn from this chapter of his career and move on to a new challenge in the game." Ryan Giggs has been placed in interim charge for the final four games of this season and United confirmed that Paul Scholes was at the club's Carrington training ground to help out on Wednesday morning. Scholes has joined incumbent coach Phil Neville and Nicky Butt in assisting their former team-mate Giggs in his attempts to end a miserable season at Old Trafford on a high. While Giggs has taken charge on an interim basis, it is believed that he will not be considered as a full-time replacement for Moyes. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal remains the favourite with Sky Bet at 5/6 but Carlo Ancelotti's odds have also been cut to 4/1 from 33/1 after the Real Madrid boss was linked with the post in a number of newspapers. Ray Wilkins was Ancelotti's assistant during his time at Chelsea and believes he would be a great appointment. Wilkins told Sky Sports: "The name that jumps out at me is Carlo Ancelotti. "The Copa del Rey is not enough for Real Madrid, so if he doesn't win La Liga or the Champions League, he may become available. He speaks English, knows the Premier League and I think he would be ideal." Van Gaal's credentials, meanwhile, have been endorsed by endorsed by Sky Sports' Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, who said: "He suits Manchester United down to the ground. The timing is perfect."

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