Twitter reacts to David Moyes' appointment as Manchester United's new manager

The torch has been passed from one Scot to another. David Moyes is set to take over the managerial role at Manchester United following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson at the end of the season.

Here’s how twitter reacted to the news.

All the best to David Moyes.I hope Everton finds the right person to keep moving the club forward!!

— Mikel Arteta (@m8arteta) May 9, 2013

 

Welcome to Manchester United FC, David Moyes. #MUFC #ThankYouSirAlex twitter.com/TheUnitedBible…

— The United Bible (@TheUnitedBible) May 9, 2013

 

“@foxsoccer: Is David Moyes the right choice to replace Sir Alex Ferguson? #Banterzone” YES

— Tim Cahill (@Tim_Cahill) May 9, 2013

 

David Moyes’ reaction when he realised he’ll be managing me next year twitter.com/philjones53/st…

— Phil Jones (@philjones53) May 9, 2013

 

Ed Woodward ‘In David Moyes, we have secured the services of an outstanding manager’ #MUFC bit.ly/YwEKlz

— ManUtd_PressOffice (@ManUtd_PO) May 9, 2013

 

Hodgson also says that having #SAF on the #MUFC Board will be a help to new boss David Moyes: the-fa.com/SumKWF

— The FA (@FA) May 9, 2013

 

David Moyes has paid tribute to #EFC and its fans as he prepares to bid farewell to Goodison after 11 years in charge evertonfc.com/news/archive/2…

— Official Everton (@Everton) May 9, 2013

 

Welcolm David Moyes to the biggest club in the world. You will now find out how big it is .Good luck.

— Brian Greenhoff (@hoffgreen) May 9, 2013

 

Sir Alex Ferguson: “When we discussed the candidates that we felt had the right attributes we unanimously agreed on David Moyes.” #MUFC

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 9, 2013

 

David Moyes: ‘I’m delighted Sir Alex saw fit to recommend me for the job. I know how hard it will be to follow the best manager ever’ #mufc

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 9, 2013

 

Congratulations to David Moyes on his appointment as manager of Manchesterunited. Great appointment.

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) May 9, 2013

 

I think Moyes is a very sound choice and probably the least disruptive. A huge challenge though, and a very different job.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 9, 2013

 

EXCLUSIVE: The moment when Sir Alex Ferguson knew David Moyes was the right man for the job. twitter.com/BBCSporf/statu…

— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) May 9, 2013

 

Sir Alex Ferguson choosing David Moyes as his #MUFC successor – picture: twitter.com/AdamLeventhal/…

— Adam Leventhal (@AdamLeventhal) May 9, 2013

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