He didn't like the midfield role he was given. SAF knew there was a big hole in the middle and coaxed Scholes to come out of retirement, at least until he finds a suitable replacement. Fergie had to play someone in that position and Roon fits that role. Before these changes he did make an attempt to buy your fav. Dutchman, Schneidjer.
To complicate matters, Rooney was not given a new contract and with only two years left on his current one. Rumors started circulating that if a renewed contract were tabled it would not be an improved one or at worse the club will sell him to the highest bidder.
The problem with Roon is his attitude and average to poor performance in the past few seasons and Fergie probably felt it was best left to the new manager to decide Roon's fate. It was no secret that SAF would back Moyes for the job but it was entirely up to the board of directors and the owner to decide. Moyes was immediately made odds on favorite to land the hot seat when SAF announced his retirement. Fergie is Brit bias and I should have bet my house on Moyes.
My only problem with the new 'set-up' is it appears there are very clear lines drawn where responsibility is concerned. Moyes is keeping a safe distance from any direct negotiation with any of the players they have in mind and this my friend is a farking mistake!! He's got to get into the act or we'll end up with crumbs at the end of the day.
