Manchester United Boardroom Contemplating Replacing David Moyes as Manager: Daily Soccer Report

Key members of Manchester United’s boardroom are contemplating replacing David Moyes as manager, while Louis van Gaal has been tipped as a potential replacement, according to sources to ESPN.

According to the report, members of the Glazer family are now more open to considering the replacement of Moyes especially if United stumble in their next three matches — home to Olympiakos in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow, against West Ham this weekend and against Manchester City next week.

ESPN FC reports that “The Glazers are said to have become very ‘nervous’ about the nature of recent performances, let alone the results, with a nadir coming in the 3-0 home defeat to Liverpool. Some United officials now openly maintain that a managerial change is needed. Old Trafford sources also state it has been noted that Sir Alex Ferguson is no longer so vocally backing Moyes at boardroom level, although the former manager is not said to have turned against his replacement. It is also believed Moyes retains the backing of Sir Bobby Charlton.”

Here are today’s world soccer news headlines:

Premier League

• Manchester United boardroom contemplating replacing David Moyes as manager — ESPN FC
• David Moyes admits following Sir Alex Ferguson has been tougher than he thought — Metro
• “Humiliated” David Moyes is “fighting for his future” to remain Manchester United boss — 101GG
• David Moyes was ‘never interested in Everton youth team’ says Kevin Sheedy — The Guardian
• Ryan Giggs fuming after reports of feud with David Moyes hit the web — 101GG
• Didier Drogba rejoining Chelsea has to happen one day, says Jose Mourinho — Evening Standard
• Hull City: FA set to reject name change to Hull Tigers — BBC Sport
• Premier League scores new victory in anti-piracy battle — Sport Business
• Eric Cantona gives his version of events after London arrest: ‘I had an altercation with a paparazzi, voila’ — 101GG
• Nicholas Anelka sacked by West Bromwich Albion: Parting is such tweet sorrow for French striker — The Independent
• Tim Sherwood’s plain talking delivers the message to Tottenham — The Guardian
• Introducing… unofficial, unaffiliated Premier League bingo! — 200%
• Richard Scudamore: financial fair play rules unsustainable in present form — The Guardian
• Robert Huth will not play for Stoke again this season after knee surgery, confirms Hughes — The Mail
• Baron Capital’s stake in Manchester United – getting the numbers right — Anders Red
• Manchester United set to ‘bend the rules’ to offer Robin van Persie a lucrative new contract — The Mirror
• Chelsea’s José Mourinho dodges referee questions: ‘I will get in trouble’ – video — The Guardian
• Stop sending Chris Foy to Chelsea matches, urges Jose Mourinho — Evening Standard
• Jose Mourinho doesn’t rate on-loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, wants to sell Belgian in the summer — 101GG
• Felix Magath plasters dressing room with pictures of fans to inspire Fulham to his first win — The Mail
• Manchester Utd 0-3 Liverpool: Rodgers plays a diamond midfield, Liverpool win easily — Zonal Marking
• Jamie and Harry Redknapp asked Andy Gray how to use Luka Modric at Spurs, claims Richard Keys — The Mirror
• FA ask FIFA that Nicolas Anelka’s five-match ban is served at his next club after quenelle — The Mail
• Everton FC midfielder James McCarthy feels football is now a 14-man game — Liverpool Echo
• Michael Owen to appear on beIN Sport from BT Sport — The Mail
• Steven Gerrard urges Liverpool owners to offer Brendan Rodgers new deal — The Guardian
• Liverpool call on fans from around the world to donate scarves to mark 25th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster — Independent
• Swansea City cannot expect too much from Michu, says Garry Monk — Evening Post

International soccer

• Qatar World Cup 2022 investigation: former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner and family paid millions — Telegraph
• Qatar World Cup chiefs deny fresh corruption claims surrounding 2022 bid — The Mail
• Falcao’s recovery should not be rushed due to the World Cup — Pro Soccer Talk
• Decision over scheduling of Qatar World Cup ‘to be taken in 2015’ — The Guardian
• FC Dallas’s Toyota Stadium to host Ivory Coast vs. El Salvador in Road to Brazil — FC Dallas

Bundesliga

• Bayern move for Arsenal target Julian Draxler offering Schalke pay payment now, player to arrive in 2015 — 101GG

Serie A

• Last-gasp Andrea Pirlo strike sends Juventus 17 points clear, as reigning champions close in on third successive title — The Mail

US soccer

• Jermain Defoe, Will Bruin and Thierry Henry display MLS goalscoring exploits — The Guardian
• Man Utd legend Cantona: I’ve no idea about New York Cosmos contract — Tribal Football

Championship

• Massimo Cellino’s takeover of Leeds looks set to be blocked after Italian is found guilty of tax evasion — Telegraph
• QPR lands deal with Nike; Re-branding of crest is on hold — QPR

Russian Premier League

• Andre Villas-Boas appointed by Zenit St Petersburg — The Mail

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