Steve Round backs Moyes to succeed at United

Manchester United assistant manager Steve Round has given his backing to David Moyes to succeed at the club following a 1-0 defeat to fierce rivals Liverpool.

The Scot was appointed as the United manager following Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to retire and has been the subject of criticism following the club's 1-0 defeat away at Anfield.


Round, who had worked with him at Everton as well, is confident that despite the early hiccups Moyes has what it takes to succeed at Old Trafford.


He told the Manchester Evening News: "Without a doubt David was ready for this job. I had five years at Everton with him and he impressed me every day.


"There is not a day goes by where you take your foot off the gas with him. He is 100 per cent every day with an incredible work ethic.


"He also has an incredible desire to succeed. He now has the stature and presence to move to a club like this. I really do believe he will be a big success here.


"Now I have been in this club and environment I can understand why Sir Alex and the board appointed him, to keep that continuity, work ethic, drive and feeling about the club going.


"It was very important to them and I can understand now that I have been here and lived it. They were made for each other."