SPORTS: Manchester United Coach Moyes writes an open latter to MAN-U fans

Under-fire boss David Moyes has penned an open letter to Manchester United's fans in which he admits he is finding his first season at Old Trafford to be more challenging than expected.

However, the Scot, who was hand-picked by his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson in the offseason, is adamant he can match expectations in the future.

"While I knew that this job would be a challenge when I took it on, the difficult season we have experienced was not something that I envisaged, which I am sure is the case as well for you supporters," wrote Moyes.


"My players, staff and I are desperate to compensate for that.


"You are accustomed to seeing a successful Manchester United and the backing you have given the players and me throughout the season has been incredible. Away from home the travelling fans have remained the best in the country while at Old Trafford your unwavering faith has been noticeable and hugely welcomed.


"Supporting your team when they are winning is easy but much harder when things are not going as well, and the loyalty you have shown us has been magnificent.


"Everything we have been through will make us a better, stronger team and club in the future.
"Over the years you have seen great winning sides here and, in time, I have absolutely no doubt that we will see great winning sides here again."
United, the English champions, are seventh on the Premier League table with 45 points from 27 matches - 18 points adrift of leaders Chelsea, while they recently loss 2-0 to Oympiakos in the first leg of a last-16 tie in the Champions League.