Alex Ferguson yesterday announced his plans to retire from his post after 27 years at Old Trafford.
And naming his successor, Fergie said: "When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes.
"David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic.
"I've admired his work for a long time and approached him as far back as 1998 to discuss the position of Assistant Manager here.
"He was a young man then at the start of his career and has since gone on to do a magnificent job at Everton.
"There is no question he has all the qualities we expect of a manager at this club.”
Moyes, 50, was out of contract at Everton in the summer and the red-hot favourite to take charge at Old Trafford.
Read more: http://mediashoutout.blogspot.co.uk
Posted: at | |