Sir Bobby Charlton To David Moyes

Sir Bobby Charlton: We have secured a person who has a long-term commitment. He is David Moyes

"I've always said that we wanted the next manager to be 'genuine Manchester United man',"

"In self-David Moyes, we have someone who understands the things that makes this such a special club. We have secured a man who is committed to the long term and will build a team for the future as well as now. Stability breeds success."

"David has a tremendous strength of character and recognizes the importance of bringing young players and develop them with world-class talent. At United, I think David would be able to express himself. I am delighted he has accepted and I can not wait to work with him."

David Moyes said

David Moyes: It's a great honor.

"It is a great honor to be asked to be the next manager of Manchester United. I am delighted that Sir Alex recommended me for the job. I respect everything he has done and for the Football Club [Manchester United].

"I know how hard it is to follow the footsteps of the best managers ever, but the opportunity to deal with Manchester United does not happen often and I am really looking forward to taking that position next season."

"I have a great job at Everton, with an outstanding chairman and the Board of Directors and a set of great players. Between now and the end of the season, I will do everything in my power to make sure our [Everton] ended the season with the highest possible position. "

"Fantastic Fans Everton have played a big role in making my years at Everton so much fun and I thank them wholeheartedly for the support they have given to me and the players. Everton will be close to me for the rest of my life."

TO David Moyes From Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson: David Moyes has all the qualities that we expect!

"When we discussed the candidates who we feel have the exact attributes we agreed David Moyes,"

"David is a man of great integrity with a strong work ethic."

"I admired his work for a long time and approached him in 1998 to discuss the position of assistant manager here."

"He was young when he started his career and has done a remarkable job at Everton. There is no question. He has all the qualities that we expect from a manager at the club."