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Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has reiterated his support for struggling manager David Moyes and rubbished claims Sir Alex Ferguson's presence at games is putting pressure on the Scot and his players.
The Red Devils' Premier League title defence has faded badly and, having already crashed out of both domestic cups, the UEFA Champions League looks their only hope of a major trophy in Moyes' maiden campaign at the helm.
Robson, who often sits with Ferguson and club legend Bobby Charlton in the stands, said: "I've been so busy over the last few months that I haven't been in the training ground as much as I'd have liked, but we're just there to support David Moyes.
"It's up to David if he wants to ask any opinions. If not, we're just watching as supporters and we want to see them do really well. I like to chat to the lads and have a bit of banter with them and watch them train.
"I think the rumours are a load of rubbish as far as I'm concerned. To see Sir Alex at matches shows that he's got great support for the club.
"For anybody trying to make an excuse and say 'Sir Alex is in the stand watching me play. I'm going to wilt' - well why didn't you wilt when he was manager?
"It's just weak excuses that the media and some ex-players and managers have come out with. It's a pathetic excuse.
"If Sir Alex wasn't going to games and wasn't giving David Moyes support, it would show he doesn't care, is selfish and is getting on with his own life. Instead, it shows he does want to see the club do well."
On Juan Mata's potential move from Chelsea, the ex-England skipper added: "The central role in midfield is what everybody's been talking about for a couple of seasons now. Michael Carrick has been very consistent but everybody else has struggled to stamp their authority in there.
"I still feel it's an area we need to strengthen but it's only David Moyes and his staff who can make those decisions.
"I'm sure that's where David will be looking. We saw earlier in the season when Michael was out, he was a big miss.
"I think new signings, especially when they're top class, can give an injection of enthusiasm within the squad.
"It's a new challenge for Mata and I'm sure if he does sign, he'll enjoy being in the team and being wanted."
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