Moyes to Manchester United: who's saying what
Who's saying what about Manchester United's decision to hire David Moyes as their new manager to succeed Alex Ferguson:
Here are the major quotes as Moyes and Ferguson move on:
"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."
- Alex Ferguson
"I'll do everything in my power to make sure we finish as high as possible in the table. Everton will always be close to me."
- Moyes
"In David Moyes, we have someone who understands the things that make this such a special club."
- Former United great Bobby Charlton
"Many thanks coach."
- Everton player Maroune Fellaini
"It could be a good appointment, but it takes time to say."
- Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez
"At this moment in time it would be a waste of time. It doesn't affect us. That's where we are. Speculation? That's part of the job."
- Wigan manager Roberto Martinez on his status as favourite to replace Moyes at Everton.
"Like the rest of the squad I have nothing but the highest regard for David Moyes. He is a first class operator."
- Everton defender Phil Jagielka
"He is a great manager and Manchester United are very lucky. It will be tough for all Evertonians to say goodbye to him, he's a great manager We've had a really good 11 years adventure with David Moyes and it's my job and the club's job to get a worthy successor and build on what David has quite definitely brought to the football club - and hopefully move on from there."
- Everton chairman Bill Kenwright
"It's great to see the new manager coming in, we've never had a problem with him here at United, he's a very honest man from the players you speak to and he's done a fantastic job at Everton."
- United defender Rio Ferdinand
"He's honest and fair to his players as far as I'm aware. He sets high standards just as he expects high standards of ourselves."
- United's Michael Carrick