David Moyes is currently in New York with his Sunderland team.
The Premier League’s bottom side are on a mid-season break in the Big Apple, and their manager is hatching a plan to prevent them from being relegated.
He has absolutely nothing to do with the Champions League last 16 first leg tie between Bayern Munich and Arsenal, yet many on social media were mentioning Moyes.
Bayern beat Arsenal 5-1, and Thiago Alcantara was absolutely brilliant. The Spanish midfielder scored twice and set-up Thomas Muller for the game’s final goal.
He was, according to football statistics website Who Scored, the best player on the pitch.
You’re probably thinking what has this got to do with poor ol’ Moysey?
Well, Moyes, when he was Manchester United manager back in 2013, reportedly turned down the chance to sign Thiago from Barcelona because he wasn’t convinced of his talents.
According to Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague, Moyes passed on signing the player, as he didn’t think he could cut in the Premier League.
Bayern negotiating with FCB 4 Thiago,all will b confirmed soon. Despite buy out clause Bayern prefer 2 talk to FCB.Utd were willing 2 pay it
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) July 14, 2013
United were willing to pay clause 4 Thiago. But Pep believed in Thiago. Moyes not so much (will his football work in PL? Moyes wasnt sure)
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) July 14, 2013
Thiago went to Bayern instead, and showed against Arsenal he is perfectly suited to playing against Premier League sides.
The internet has a long memory though, and didn’t forget Moyes’ reported blunder.
David. Moyes. Was. Unsure. About. Thiago. Alcantara.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawTel) February 15, 2017
Fergie had Thiago deal wrapped up and Moyes pulled the plug 🖒🖒
— Liam Whelan (@liam11) February 15, 2017
Just checking: this is the same Thiago that David Moyes wasn't sure about?
— Archie Rhind-Tutt (@archiert1) February 15, 2017
Remember when Moyes tried to convince us Fellaini was better than Thiago? Lol
— glody (@ChildishAdult22) February 15, 2017
Just think, if Moyes hadn’t been completely incompetent, Thiago could’ve been playing for us. #mufc #justsaying
— Steve Johnson (@StevieBleeds) February 15, 2017
Makes me so sad remembering how Moyes passed on Thiago to get Fabregas and ended up with neither…
— Vik (@IconicNumber7) February 15, 2017
Anyone know if David Moyes rated Thiago?
— Rick Bladerunner (@tom_mcghee) February 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/Albert_xvi/status/831972957706674188
Your reminder that David Moyes felt like he needed to see more from Thiago to sign him for Manchester United. This is my only joy right now.
— Aaron West (@oeste) February 15, 2017
Remember when David Moyes didn't sign Thiago because he didn't know enough about him😂😂😂
— J (@Thanki91) February 15, 2017
Every time I see Thiago Alcantara I remember when Moyes had a chance to sign him but has chosen to sign Fellaini instead 🙄 #BAYARS #UCL
— Marwan (@marwanprince) February 15, 2017
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