David Moyes's Manchester United reign came to an end in spectacular fashion earlier this week, but instead of a clean break and a quiet exit, the Scot has had to endure one final jibe about his management of the club from his successor, Ryan Giggs.

Giggs, who will serve as interim manager until the end of the season, delivered one final parting blow to the Moyes regime in the very first team talk he gave as boss. According to a report by the Daily Telegraph, Giggs told his players "We will go back to playing like Manchester United".

One of the biggest criticisms of United all season has been a lack of passion and energy in the team's performances. The style of play has not been in keeping with United's on-field traditions and Giggs now seems determined to rid the club of Moyes's influence.

Giggs has wasted little time in trying to bring back the old United spirit, with Nicky Butt temporarily promoted from his position as Reserve Team Manager to assist his former teammate. Fellow Class of '92 graduate Paul Scholes has also been handed a first team coaching role, while Phil Neville, formerly part of Moyes' staff, has been kept on.

The fallout from Moyes' departure has raised serious questions about his connection, or lack thereof, with the playing squad. It is suggested that the manager couldn't command the respect of his players in the same way that Sir Alex Ferguson could. It is believed that the news of his dismissal was greeted with indifference in the dressing room and none of the United players, usually very active in social media circles, offered Moyes any kind of message of support on Twitter. Tellingly, Moyes made no reference to the players in a statement during which he thanked everyone else at the club.

There were rumours earlier in the season, suggesting that there had been a breakdown specifically in the relationship between Moyes and Giggs, with the Welshman feeling marginalised in his role as player-coach. Since Moyes's dismissal further rumours have highlighted the fractious nature of their relationship, suggesting that Giggs had become very difficult to manage in the last few weeks and months.

United will begin their post-Moyes era on Saturday with the visit of Norwich to Old Trafford. Giggs is expected to give recalls to United academy graduates like Tom Cleverly and Danny Welbeck, while Marouane Fellaini, signed by Moyes last summer, is at risk of spending the rest of the season on the bench.