Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has expressed strong reservations about the club’s decision to appoint David Moyes as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor. Speaking to The Times, Ratcliffe reflected on the missteps of past United leadership following Ferguson’s departure in 2013, when the legendary manager was succeeded by fellow Scotsman Moyes.

Ratcliffe didn’t mince words about Moyes’ appointment, highlighting his lack of a proven track record and experience with elite talent. “Look, I like David Moyes, and I think he’s a really good manager, but to go from Sir Alex Ferguson to Moyes is not where I would have gone,” he stated. He contrasted Ferguson’s illustrious tenure—marked by 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League triumphs—with Moyes’ resume, noting, “You’re handing over to a guy that has never managed big players and had never won anything.” Ratcliffe also questioned Moyes’ fit for the role, adding, “He’s not necessarily got the personality to stand in front of them all,” suggesting a mismatch in the charisma needed to lead United’s star-studded squad.