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Originally Posted by Si
I've only ever known life under Ferguson, he's been like a 3rd grandfather.
Really don't like the idea of Moyes, I reckon he could keep our stability in the league, but he hasn't had any success in Europe. He has had Europe League and Champions league football, but nothing of note.
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He also didn't have Man U's budget ...
I couldn't see an Italian, Spanish or Portuguese manager at Man U.
Moyes is a great coach, Scottish just like Sir Alex.
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The announcement of Ferguson's retirement has prompted a frenzy of money being placed on the Everton manager to succeed the 71 year-old.
And Telegraph Sport understands that Moyes, whose contract at Goodison Park expires at the end of the season, has already been identified as Ferguson's successor and will be confirmed before United's next game, on Sunday, against Swansea.
Despite long-term speculation linking Jose Mourinho with the manager's job at Old Trafford in the event of Ferguson's retirement, the former Chelsea manager lacks support among the higher echelons of the United hierarchy.
Moyes's record at Everton since arriving from Preston North End in March 2002 lacks a trophy, or experience of Champions League football beyond the qualifying rounds, but the Scot's readiness to build teams and promote youth is understood to be central to United's decision to recruit the 50 year-old.
Ferguson's elevation to a position on the United board ensures that the two men will be in a regular contact at Old Trafford, but the pair's strong relationship, which saw Moyes offered the job as Ferguson's assistant in 1999-2000, is likely to prevent friction between the manager's office and the boardroom.
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