Moyes warns of risks of burning out young United star

David Moyes insists he has had no choice but to scale back Adnan Januzaj's playing time in recent weeks.

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Januzaj was one of the few players to shine during the first half of Moyes' debut season, but he has found himself out of the Manchester United first team of late.

The 19-year-old was an unused substitute against Olympiacos and West Ham while he did not even make the match day squad for Tuesday's Manchester derby. But Moyes fears he may burn the teenager out unless he gives him some rest as the midfielder has already played 29 times this season.

'Adnan has played an incredible amount of games for a 19-year-old,' the United boss said.

'We have to be mindful of that. We have seen signs in training that we have to be careful what we do with him.

'But he is a great talent. He is someone we know will go a long way at United. But we are just being careful with him. We have to do the right things and he has played a lot of football.'

Januzaj, who moved to United from Anderlecht in 2011, signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford last October after he broke into the first team.

Statement regarding Moyes and the Plane Banner

Red Issue Main Forum Statement re: - Moyes Plane Banner

27/04/2014

To whom it may concern, The decision to fly a plane over Old Trafford bearing the slogan 'Wrong One: Moyes Out' is one borne out of acute frustration - frustration at the poor results, lack of fight on the pitch and the unavoidable signs that David Moyes isn't up to the highest standards required to manage Manchester United Football Club. 

A significant proportion of Manchester United fans have had enough and unequivocally want David Moyes sacked. Further frustration has been created from the inaccurate perception that all Manchester United fans are behind David Moyes. 

A banner erected by Stretford End flags, that dubs David Moyes the 'Chosen One' (ludicrously prematurely into his career at United), suggests that all Manchester United fans are supportive of Moyes which isn't accurate. The plane and banner which will fly over the stadium this Saturday attempts to directly counter this very unpopular banner with the words 'Wrong One' and the 'Moyes Out' wording is our statement of what a significant group of Manchester United fans want to happen next at our club. 

This isn't a reaction because we aren't getting our own way in terms of winning games. There is neither sufficient time or space to list the unwanted records set by the club this season under Moyes stewardship. We cannot have a manager who thinks it is acceptable to call our major rivals "favourites" when they play us at Old Trafford. It is a betrayal of the club's ethos, a betrayal of the players and a betrayal of the fans support. 

We want a manager who understands and embraces our attacking traditions and has a vision of confidence for the future, not a manager who seems to be completely disassociated and visibly uncomfortable with the fact that he is the manager of Manchester United. 

The plane is due to fly over the stadium 10 minutes prior to KO and for the first 5 minutes of the game. 

Regards Red Issue Main Forum

Today's Press Conference - Aston Villa

Full Press Conference: Man Utd v Aston Villa Moyes Out Banner Protest https://t.co/H64KQKqQoM

— The90thMin (@90thMin) March 28, 2014

Moyes on the 'Plane' and more importantly 'Aston Villa'

Moyes determined to prove flyover fans wrong and lead club back to former glory
David Moyes has said that the flyover stunt planned by Manchester United fans has made him and his squad more determined to succeed.

Supporters are planning to fly a plane over Old Trafford during United's match with Aston Villa on Saturday, bearing the slogan 'Wrong One - Moyes Out.'


Speaking at his Friday press conference the Scot said: 'I have heard of it [plane stunt] and what they're saying about it. People can do that. They are entitled to do that. It's a long journey
here and this is just the start of the journey.'

Moyes has faced fresh criticism after his team's poor performance in the 3-0 derby defeat to title-chasing Manchester City.

'We didn't play well in midweek and it was disappointing,' he added. 'We played well against Olympiakos and West Ham.

'The players know exactly what it is to play for Manchester United. They know the standards they have to set.

'They are hurting as well as me, they are desperate to put it right and we hope they can show that against Aston Villa.'

Despite facing calls from supporters to step down after less than a season in charge, Moyes has backed himself to get through this period of transition and take the club back to its former glory.

'I'm more driven to succeed than ever. I want to change this position we're in now and I really believe we can do this.

'We've got a great club with the players we can attract, it's just going to take a little time to get sorted.

'But I understand results are what matter. The business is results driven and I'm keen to get those results to make sure we move up the table.'

Another picture of the banner

This is the 'Moyes out' banner that @ManUtd fans have paid for to fly over Old Trafford http://t.co/UqEWb4r0LV pic.twitter.com/NQwWWAy9cP

— Manchester News MEN (@MENnewsdesk) March 28, 2014

1st picture of the protest plane against Moyes being prepared

Man Utd fans charter plane to fly over Old Trafford tomorrow with banner reading "Moyes out" http://t.co/U3LJA4xCiu pic.twitter.com/adWpk24GxG

— ITV News (@itvnews) March 28, 2014

Rio 'Ashamed and Afraid to leave his house'

Rio Ferdinand afraid to leave house due to 'embarrassing' Manchester United http://t.co/Lxq2Hjdxpq

— MUFCtweets (@MUFCtweetsBlog) March 28, 2014

Plane Banner - Why? Not in our name!

This whole plane flying over Old Trafford tomorrow in protest to Moyes is embarrassing to say the least, this is not what the majority of United fans want, whilst is fair to say they would see him gone given the opportunity, this is not how it should be done, it's not the 'United Way'.

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There's been plenty opportunity this season for the fans to boo and jeer during some of our pathetic performances, but one thing that sets us apart from most is we don't do that in the ground, we are there to support the team, look recently at the Liverpool and City games, losing both comprehensively, yet we continued to sing. 

Here are a tiny example of the Tweets about the plane: 

@baileymufc20: We're man utd & we don't sack managers but what we do is hire a plane to fly a moyes out banner over old Trafford.. Fucking pathetic Cunts 

@carrick_fan: I don't want to associate myself with the United ''fans'' who made the plane banner 

@KevinAshford7: I'm not David Moyes' biggest fan, but I fail to see what good will come of putting a plane up in the sky pulling a 'Wrong One' banner? 

@LiamBerrySLF: United fans hiring a plane to fly over OT with a banner saying "Moyes out" complete and utter wankers. 

@KKeeton_: This Moyes out banner is just plane stupid. 

@Giggsy4ever: So our fans are really doing this plane banner? Not cool guys 

@SiWood86: Plane banner?! Get a fucking grip lads! 

@CSM0611: This plane banner is no different than the chosen one banner. Put up by an elitist, publicity seeking minority claiming to speak for us all.

Preview: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

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Ferdinand: No Fear of Retirement

Ferdinand: I don't fear retirement http://t.co/YjEFI6vmE1 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/T4LNSPARXG

— MUFCtweets (@MUFCtweetsBlog) March 28, 2014

Man Utd’s First Move? Moyes Closing In On Majestic Cut-Price South American

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Ezequiel Garay as the first installment of their major summer shake-up at Old Trafford, according to the Mirror.

United are preparing a summer transfer kitty of over £150 million to revitalise their squad after defeat to Manchester City left them nursing their tenth defeat of the season and on course to record their lowest ever points tally in the Premier League.

Garay has made it clear he wishes to move on from Benfica and test himself in a more prominent league, and with just one year left on his contract with the Portuguese giants, they are looking to sell him this summer in order to recoup some transfer fee,

United have made defensive reinforcements a priority for the close season, with captain Nemanja Vidic having signed a pre-contract agreement to join Inter Milan when his deal at Old Trafford expires in the summer.

Rio Ferdinand is also expected to retire from football at the end of the season, while there are still question marks over whether Chris Smalling is suitable for a regular central defensive role.

United are hoping to get a deal done for the defender before he jets off to the World Cup with Argentina in June, but will face competition from neighbours Manchester City and Zenit St Petersburg.