David Moyes has voiced his opinion that the recent changes at Manchester United represent a departure from the club's long-held values. Speaking ahead of his return to Old Trafford with Everton, Moyes reflected on his time as manager, a period that lasted only 11 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. While acknowledging that his tenure "didn't work for different reasons," he stated that he has moved past it.

Moyes suggested that United's struggle to secure a 21st league title did not come as a surprise to him. He believed that rebuilding the team would be a lengthy process. According to Moyes, the strength of other teams, such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal, also contributed to the challenge, as they were consistently improving their squads.

Since Ferguson's departure, Ruben Amorim is United's sixth permanent manager and was facing considerable pressure before the team's recent improvement. Moyes believes that the frequent changes in management reflect a shift in the club's culture. He emphasized that Manchester United historically maintained a strong culture, demonstrated by their loyalty to managers and their commitment to developing players from their academy. Moyes highlighted the "good values" that Sir Alex instilled in the club, which contributed to its success over the years.

Moyes once stated that certain core values remain constant, regardless of the level of football, including discipline, punctuality, and intensity in training. He also emphasized the importance of continuous learning and improvement for a manager.

In the wake of his departure from Manchester United in 2014, Moyes expressed his pride in having managed the club. He acknowledged the challenges of succeeding a long period of stability and success and thanked the staff and fans for their support. Moyes also noted the invaluable experience he gained during his time at United and his gratitude to Sir Alex Ferguson for the opportunity.