David Moyes distances himself from Manchester United link

11 April 2012

David Moyes has dismissed suggestions he could be about to step into Sir Alex Ferguson shoes and become Manchester United manager.

Even though United have a chance of a fourth successive title, there is speculation Ferguson may not be far off retirement.

A number of names have been mentioned as the Scot's successor with Inter Milan's Jose Mourinho apparently the favourite.

Moyes is also seen to be in the frame after eight successful years at Everton, who are again pushing for a place in Europe.

However, he was keen to distance himself from the gossip in an interview in the Daily Record.

Moyes said: "It was Mark Hughes, Steve Bruce and Roy Keane being mentioned not long ago.

"When my players are linked with clubs it annoys me. So I don't want to go into any of it. But as far as I'm concerned this is a load of nonsense.

"What I will say is I think it will be a terrible day when Sir Alex does finish. He is someone all the football managers look up to, they all respect him.

"Even when he's fighting them, he still has the humility to have a drink with them at the end of the game.

"And he still has the dignity to phone them if they are sacked or out of work. There's a lot of that from his Glasgow roots."

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