David Moyes fuelled the debate on his dismal Manchester United season on Friday by insisting even Sir Alex Ferguson could not have done better.
The under-fire manager made the amazing claim on the same day Jose Mourinho said Fergie could not be held responsible for what has gone on since he retired.
Before Saturday's match with Aston Villa some fans paid plane to fly over Old Trafford with the "Wrong one Moyes out" inscripton. But the defiant boss insisted that only makes him more determined to succeed.
Moyes said: ‘If Sir Alex were here this year it would be difficult for him as well and I’m sure he’d agree.
‘People are aware there’s a squad that is ageing, so it would have been a tough season for whoever was in charge of United this year. It could have been the case no matter what.’
Some fans turned on Ferguson after the Manchester derby defeat at Old Trafford on Tuesday over his part in appointing Moyes.
But that prompted Mourinho, a close friend of Fergie, to speak out in his defence.
The Chelsea manager said: ‘He made United what United is. He deserves to retire and enjoy life. ‘Now he’s responsible for what? For what? United lose a match and it’s his responsibility?
United struggle in the Premier League and it’s his problem? (Wayne) Rooney misses a goal, or (David) De Gea makes a mistake and it’s his fault? Let him retire in peace.’ Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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