Manchester United news: David Moyes could have joined club 14 years before he replaced Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United news: David Moyes could have joined club 14 years before he replaced Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson considered bringing David Moyes to Manchester United 14 years before he took the reins at Old Trafford.Moyes was months into his first management job at Preston when Fergie began his search for a reliable no.2 following Brian Kidds decision to leave and take over at Blackburn.Getty2

McClaren became Ferguson’s assistant during the 1998/99 season and said the first five months were the toughest of his career

In the end, Derby County assistant Steve McClaren got the job.I do know there were a few people in the frame and I think it was David Moyes and myself who were top of the charts, McClaren told talkSPORT as part of a special documentary called ‘Football, Bloody Hell! How United won the Treble’.In addition to his obvious talent at winning trophies, McClaren believes recruitment was one of one of Fergies great strengths whether it be picking the right players or staff.However, he thought someone was winding him up when the legendary boss called him one evening to offer him the role. I got a phone call on a Saturday night Id just got back from a game and it was a Scotsman on the phone and I thought it was a hoax.He quickly realised it was not and was floored by the words that followed.

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McClaren: First five months at Old Trafford the toughest of my entire career

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It was the real Sir Alex and he asked me if I wanted to become the Manchester United assistant manager.Once I got up off the ground I said yes, obviously. He said great, we play [Derby] on Tuesday at Old Trafford, Ill have a word with Jim [Smith] after the game and hopefully hell agree and you can come and join us.Getty2

David Moyes replaced Sir Alex Ferguson as Man United manager in 2013 – 14 years after being sounded out about becoming his assistant

As for Moyes, he remained at Preston until 2002 when he took over at Everton, having won the Division Two title and losing the Division One play-off final.He stayed there until Fergie handpicked him to take his place in the United dugout when he retired in 2013.Unfortunately, his dream job ended nine months later when he was forced out the door a decision he said reduced him to tears.A special documentary called ‘Football, Bloody Hell! How United won the Treble’ featuring contributions from Teddy Sheringham, Andy Cole and Martin Edwards will be aired on talkSPORT at 9pm on Thursday 23 May

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Celtic have confirmed Neil Lennon will remain as the Scottish champions' manager on a 12-month rolling contract. Lennon took over as interim boss after Brendan Rodgers left to become Leicester
Neil Lennon confirmed as manager of Scottish champions
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Lennon oversaw Celtics Treble Treble after taking on from Brendan Rodgers Between 2010 and 2014 Lennon guided the membership to a few Scottish Premier League titles and two Scottish Cup wins, in addition to qualifying for the Champions League twice, reaching the final 16 in 2013.
Neil Lennon confirmed as permanent Celtic manager

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Manchester United are sweating on the fitness of Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial ahead of next week's FA Cup clash against Chelsea. The duo limped out of Tuesday night's Champions League defeat against PSG and will be assessed in the next couple of days.
Manchester United hit with double Anthony Martial and Jesse

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Tottenham new stadium latest: Paul Gascoigne wants to be part of legends match to be played at £1billion arena by Gary Mabbutt, all these tweets about a LEGENDS game at spurs new stadium
Paul Gascoigne exclusive: Gazza confirms he WILL play in

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English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur has moved to deny reports that its new ground will be called The Nike Stadium. In a since-deleted video posted on Twitter earlier today (Friday), beIN Sports presenter Richard Keys revealed the supposed name of Spurs' state-of-the-art new stadium, adding that the first game at the venue would
Tottenham Deny New Ground Will Be Called 'The Nike Stadium'

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that the club will not face a ban from the Champions League despite allegations of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. It's alleged
City would not be banned from Champions League - Guardiola

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Harry's grandson via his son Mark, also called Harry Redknapp, signed for AFC Bournemouth during May 2014. His nephew is former England midfielder Frank Lampard, Jr. whose parents are Sandra's late twin sister, Patricia, and Harry's former teammate and managerial assistant Frank Lampard, Sr.

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Xherdan Shaqiri has found his feet at Anfield in recent weeks, and now the Liverpool new boy has fired a title warning to the club's high-flying rivals Manchester City.
Manchester City's focus is on Brighton, not Liverpool

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp fires ominous transfer warning ahead of Man City clash; Arsenal make £14.5m offer for Real Madrid star Keylor Navas: Agent is working on move (Pic: GETTY) Leno has come under scrutiny for recent erros but claims he will not change his style because of one mistake.
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Jack Grealish punched: PFA chief Gordon Taylor urges players

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Transfer news LIVE: All the latest Premier League summer deals, EFL signings and the rest of Europe. Manchester City want to revamp their squad with £200million of new talent

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Adrian Durham believes James Maddison should reject a move to Manchester United because his development would stall if he went to Old Trafford. The Leicester star, 22
James Maddison should NOT go to Manchester United because 'he

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