David Moyes has claimed that the days of long-term planning at Manchester United are over, but still believes that he was unfortunate to be sacked by the club.

The Scot oversaw a torrid 10-month spell at Old Trafford after being chosen by Sir Alex Ferguson as his successor, leading the club to seventh place in the Premier League table and failing to qualify for Europe.

Moyes, who believes he could have changed the fortunes of the club given time, has said that things have now changed at United, with long-term planning no longer part of the equation.

"I never had the chance to thank the Manchester United supporters for the backing they gave me during my time as manager. I wish them every success in the future," Moyes said in the Sunday Times.

"They now appreciate, I am sure, that things are changing at their club and it could well be that gone are the days of long-term planning.

"They were fully aware of the task I had. It was unfortunate I wasn't given more time to succeed."

United have appointed current Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal as Moyes's successor.