There was no suprise AF retired when he did, lack of quality coming through, ageing current players. Nice time to step down.
Moyes was always on a hiding to nothing on this front, if he won the league it was 'expected' if he failed he was never going to live it down. They need to show him patience but he desperately needs a 5 star signing ala Ozil to get the fans back on side. If he gets Baines in January only he will have a revolt on his hands.