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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JERMAIN DEFOE has revealed Steven Gerrard is the reason he snubbed Crystal Palace for Rangers. The Bournemouth striker is heading north on an 18-month loan deal after falling out of favour at Dean
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CB - Joseph Aidoo (30 yrs old) - Valued at 13.5m - Selling for 8m - A decent Premier League player and standout Championship defender. There are some players like Titi and Battersby which I really don't want to get rid of but if a good offer comes in I will likely accept.

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Crystal Palace are interested in re-signing Yannick Bolasie from Everton, according to a report from Football Insider. It is claimed that the Eagles are preparing a 'formal move' to land the DR Congo international, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Aston Villa.
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talkSPORT host Adrian Durham has described Arsenal as odious, obnoxious and offensive in a scathing attack on the club. The Drivetime presenter's furious rant came after Gunners star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was awarded Premier League Player of the Month despite starting just one game in October.
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Cardiff Met Uni FC hero dreaming of Manchester United tie as student team makes Europa League preliminary round When Kyle McCarthy put his name down to join Cardiff Metropolitan University's football team nobody could have predicted they'd get to a point where they might face the likes of Manchester United,.. talkSPORT - Published 6 days ago
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Danny Murphy defends Sergio Ramos over Mohamed Salah tackle. The Real Madrid captain tangled with the Egyptian in the Champions League Final in Kiev, with the Liverpool man leaving the pitch in tears
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OVER AND OUT Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to use a walkie talkie to speak to staff during Premier League clash against Southampton
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Hamza Choudhury, the Leicester and England Under-21 midfielder, has apologised after a series of offensive historic Twitter posts, including a racist joke, came to light. The 21-year-old had been in the spotlight for a series of Tweets from 2013 and 2014 which were revealed over the weekend.
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Jose Mourinho was not impressed when he heard Liverpool boss

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Wayne Rooney's first three goals of the season led DC United to a dominant 5-0 win over visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday. It was Rooney's first hat-trick in Major League Soccer.
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Zinedine Zidane is eager for Real Madrid to sell Gareth Bale this summer, even if it means the club take a loss on the money that they paid for the Welshman. Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with moves to bring him back to the Premier League.
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Andre Gomes has been charged by the FA with violent conduct for an incident involving Aleksandar Mitrovic in Everton's 2-0 loss to Fulham. The incident occurred in the 95th minute of the match and
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