Manchester United: three reasons why David Moyes had to go

The Telegraph's Jim White outlines the three decisive factors that led to the departure of Manchester United manager David Moyes

David Moyes, who has only been in charge of Manchester United since July, paid the price for a hugely disappointing season on Tuesday when it was announced that he has left the club.

The Telegraph's Jim White outlined the three mistakes which cost the manager his job.

"The first and most critical [mistake] was that he did a clear out of Sir Alex Fergusson's coaching staff ... the problem was the guys already in place at Manchester United knew how Manchester United operated, they knew the players."

The 50-year-old Scot was appointed on the personal recommendation of Alex Ferguson who retired at the end of last season after 26 years in the job having steered United to the title for the 13th time in his reign and 20th time overall.

A 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday was the final straw for the club's owners, the Glazer family, as seventh-placed United have failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 1995-96.