Moyes wants video for diving

Manchester United manager David Moyes has called for the use of retrospective video action to stamp out the curse of diving.

Having made his feelings known on the subject during his Everton days, Moyes presumably did not expect to be confronted with it quite so early in his United reign.

But the Scot has spoken with Ashley Young over the winger’s conduct on Saturday, when he deliberately initiated contact with Crystal Palace midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi, then toppled over looking for a penalty.

Referee Jon Moss immediately brandished a yellow card at the United man, who later did win a spot-kick when he was bundled over by the same player, who was sent off. Moyes felt Moss handled the situation perfectly this weekend. However, he does feel the use of post-match video is the best way of sorting out the problem, which even he is powerless to stamp out completely.

“I can never be sure it won’t happen again,” said Moyes.

“I have had a word with him (Young) privately. I’ve said for many years we should have retrospective video for diving. That would help referees no end. Moving from Everton to United doesn’t change my views on that because it is really difficult.”

Palace chairman Steve Parish claims diving should be treated in the same harsh manner as preventing goalscoring opportunities.