There are plenty of reasons not to make David Moyes manager of Manchester United, and on Thursday we heard them all, tumbling out across the airwaves and forums. He has never won a trophy or coached a team beyond the preliminary stages of the Champions League. He has not bought, or managed, a £30million player.
UPDATED Olympic gold medalist Andrew Simpson has been killed after his America's Cup yacht capsized in San Francisco. The 36-year-old won gold in the Star class in Beijing alongside Iain Percy.
The handover of power from Sir Alex Ferguson to David Moyes will give title rivals a glimmer of hope, and John Barnes warns that United could fall into the same trap as Liverpool.
IAN LADYMAN: Incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes holds the key to Wayne Rooney's future after news of the striker's latest request to leave Old Trafford.
NEIL ASHTON: When Wayne Rooney handed in an official transfer request at Manchester United in October 2010, Jose Mourinho declared his hand.
Phil Neville is in line for a return to Old Trafford as part of new manager David Moyes's backroom team. The former Manchester United player was already set to leave Everton later this month after eight years, and could now follow Moyes back to his old club.
Sir Alex Ferguson retiring will have given hope to all of Man United's big rivals. He put in so much fight to that club, driving the players on and making them great.
David Moyes is about to see his new club Manchester United finally lose their protracted battle to sign Robert Lewandowski after Dortmund reluctantly drew up an exit plan.
Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year Gareth Bale believes he can get even better next season.
Bill Kenwright has revealed he will be guided by Everton fans as he begins the quest to find David Moyes's replacement. Kenwright's shortlist is headed by Wigan's Roberto Martinez.
David Nugent headed Leicester into a first leg lead as Nigel Pearson's men chase a return to the Barclays Premier League. Watford look set to hold the Foxes to a goalless draw but former England striker Nugent popped up in the 82nd minute to give Leicester the advantage.
Arsenal are set to test Dortmund's resolve to hold onto another of their other stars. The Gunners have identified Lukasz Piszczek as a replacement for Bacary Sagna.
Fulham fear Galatasaray's riches will lure star striker Dimitar Berbatov away this summer. The Turks are preparing a £5million bid for the former Spurs and United man.
Tottenham are showing interest in Sevilla centre-back Alberto Botia. The 24-year-old former Barcelona trainee is also on the wishlist at Swansea and Wigan.
Yaya Toure has warned Manchester United that Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to quit could alter the balance of power in English top-flight football.
Sir Alex Ferguson has anointed David Moyes as his own successor in the conviction that he, like the legendary United manager, is a strong enough character to prosper, not flounder, in the wake of genius. And David will have his Goliath to lean on when he wishes.
Wayne Rooney's future has been plunged into uncertainty following the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, prompting fans to ask his wife Coleen on Twitter about his plans.
Wayne Rooney's recent problems mean he could leave Manchester United. Here, Sportsmail looks at the striker's high-profile recent bust-ups
Crazy Mario Balotelli has taken his new £200,000 white Ferrari for a spin on a go kart track. The striker is well known for his love of karting but is forbidden by his contract with AC Milan to drive the mini karts because of injury.
Rafa Benitez has revealed that Frank Lampard is only guaranteed to start one of Chelsea's remaining three games. Lampard is just two goals away from becoming the club's all-time leading goalscorer.
Join the most iconic trophy in sport at the home of football on Friday from 11am as Sportsmail's Martin Keown and Ian Ladyman preview the FA Cup
Luke McCormick has re-joined Plymouth Argyle on a one-year deal after being released from prison last June for causing the death by dangerous driving of two children.
Paolo Di Canio swore down the phone to Sir Alex Ferguson when he was called on Christmas day, because he thought it was a friend playing a practical joke.
CHARLIE SALE: David James, one of BT Sport's trio of lead football pundits, used the network's unveiling event to attack Sky counterpart Gary Neville over his 'conflict of interest'.
Lewis Hamilton brought his bulldog Roscoe to the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix on Thursday but kept the jet-setting pet away from the paddock. The 2008 world champion has obtained a special VIP pass for the animal, complete with a photograph of the dog wearing trendy headphones.
For all of the recent changes in Ricky Burns' life - and there have been multiple - there is one charming detail that encouragingly remains unscathed. That he continues to find the time to work as a part-time sales assistant at the DW Sports shop on the edge of Glasgow makes him all the more remarkable.
British No 1 Andy Murray finally reached the quarter-final of the Mutua Madrid Open after he broke the dogged resistance of Frenchman Gilles Simon.
Britain's Mark Cavendish captured his 99th professional win on Thursday in the Giro d'Italia with a faultlessly executed bunch sprint victory ahead of Italy's Elia Viviani.
Could the Players Championship at Sawgrass, of all places, be the setting for the first great duel between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy?
Fernando Alonso has vowed to win back some national pride for Spain this weekend by halting Sebastian Vettel's march to a fourth successive Formula One world title.
Hangout with Keown, Ladyman and the FA Cup
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MARTIN SAMUEL: Forget the Special One, Moyes is the right one
It is not just that Moyes deserves this appointment, English football deserves it, too
Ferguson put out the festive feelers on me... so I swore at him
Paolo Di Canio swore down the phone to Sir Alex Ferguson when he called on Christmas day
MARTIN KEOWN: Ronaldo return would strike a blow against United's rivals
nstead of getting weaker, United would be sending out a clear message
Viva Ronaldo! The return of such a 'box office' player to Man United is what the Premier League is crying out for
Star would shine again
JEFF POWELL: David replaces Goliath
Sir Alex Ferguson has anointed David Moyes knowing that he is strong enough to prosper in the wake of genius
Is there any way back for Wayne?
IAN LADYMAN: David Moyes holds the key to Wayne Rooney's future after news of the striker's latest request to leave
1993 Cup Final hero re-lives bloody battle
Andy Linighan does a good Quasimodo impression, even with the lapse into Elephant Man midway through...
CHARLES SALE: James blasts 'conflict of interests' for Neville
David James used BT Sport's unveiling event to attack Sky counterpart Gary Neville
Transfer requests, fitness disputes and charades... Rooney's biggest United bust-ups
Could Wayne Rooney really leave Old Trafford? He has previous...
Hamilton's bulldog makes his F1 debut at Spanish Grand Prix... but what does his Pussycat think of his pal?
Lewis Hamilton brought bulldog Roscoe to Spain
Grand Prix classics: Villeneuve's last and best win and when Senna pipped Mansell...
Dan Ripley looks back at five memorable races from Spain
CHRIS FOY: Lancaster pledges to set England's 'X-factor' backs free
It is bold to include uncapped free spirits Christian Wade, Jonny May and Marland Yarde
Cricket star Maynard remembered in charity ball attended by England captain Robshaw and other school mates
Surrey star remembered at event in London
STEVE BRUCE: Make a mistake and you'd get the hairdryer... but there was much more to Fergie than that
I have never met anyone like Sir Alex Ferguson...
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Following Fergie should be a dream
Taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson is not the poisoned chalice some are making it out to be
Championship play-off preview
The battle for the final promotion place begins as Watford, Brighton, Palace and Leicester bid to reach Wembley
Spanish Grand Prix: The lowdown on round five of the F1 season
This weekend's event heralds the start of Formula One's European round of races
JEFF POWELL pays tribute to Sir Alex
There will be a hole in English football as big as Sir Alex Ferguson's unsurpassed passion for the game
Suited and booted: Arsenal players out in force at charity ball
Arsenal celebrated their foundation's annual charity ball by raising over £300,000
LEWIS HAMILTON MEETS MARTIN SAMUEL
Sebastian Vettel gets away with crossing the line, but I want danger like when my hero Aryton Senna ruled F1...
| Teams | P | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 36 | 42 | 85 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | 31 | 75 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 36 | 34 | 69 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 36 | 31 | 67 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 36 | 18 | 66 |
| 6 | Everton | 36 | 14 | 60 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 36 | 25 | 55 |
| 8 | West Bromwich Albion | 36 | 0 | 48 |
| 9 | Swansea City | 36 | 0 | 46 |
| 10 | West Ham United | 36 | -8 | 43 |
| 11 | Stoke City | 36 | -10 | 41 |
| 12 | Fulham | 36 | -11 | 40 |
| 13 | Aston Villa | 36 | -21 | 40 |
| 14 | Southampton | 36 | -11 | 39 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 36 | -12 | 38 |
| 16 | Norwich City | 36 | -22 | 38 |
| 17 | Newcastle United | 36 | -23 | 38 |
| 18 | Wigan Athletic | 36 | -23 | 35 |
| 19 | Reading | 36 | -26 | 28 |
| 20 | Queens Park Rangers | 36 | -28 | 25 |
It will always be remembered as the 'Matthews Final', which in itself is pretty odd given that another player - centre forward Stan Mortensen - scored a hat-trick to win it.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Andy Linighan does a good Quasimodo impression, even with the lapse into Elephant Man midway through his big speech.
Costel Pantilimon admits that Saturday's FA Cup Final could be his last game for the Man City. The Romanian keeper has been given the nod ahead of first-choice Joe Hart.
No football match is as British as the FA Cup final. The whole ritual - the build-up in the morning, the fans making their way to Wembley - is steeped in tradition.
Roberto Mancini hailed Edin Dzeko as 'one of the best in Europe' after the Manchester City striker fired himself into contention for an FA Cup final start.
Roberto Martinez has told Everton they would be 'wasting their time' approaching him before Wigan have finished their Barclays Premier League survival fight.
As Sir Alex Ferguson contemplates life after Manchester United, movie makers are already planning a film, with Borat among the favourites to land the role.
David Moyes Snr ran the youth side of things. He introduced his son to the club where, in his Celtic playing days, the new manager of Manchester United dipped his feet in the coaching pool by taking pre-season training.
David Moyes stepped into the biggest shoes in British football and was immediately tipped to succeed at Manchester United by predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Tickets for Sir Alex Ferguson's last match in charge of Man United are selling for almost £3,000. West Brom supporters are cashing in as their team take on the champions.
Despite the fact that all he has left to do now is bid farewell, Sir Alex Ferguson was in at 6.50am to make the preparation for that moment just right. Truly, there will never be another.
Taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson is not the poisoned chalice some are making it out to be. It's a dream job. Look at the fantastic young players in the Manchester United squad.
After my infamous mistake at the 2006 World Cup, Sir Alex Ferguson phoned me in the aftermath to urge me not to give up.
DOMINC KING: David Moyes was sitting uncomfortably in his seat. A meeting room at the Gleneagles hotel was packed with football's great and good...
Love him or hate him, the top flight has been a poorer place since Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Real Madrid for that astronomical sum in the summer of 2009. But with United plotting to bring him back, his moments of genius could be about to enrich our game once again.
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who has been suffering from acute leukaemia, has announced his retirement from football.
Tottenham fans have seen Gareth Bale's signature celebration dozens of times over the past few seasons, and they might be seeing a little more of it.
NEIL ASHTON: Sitting on the top table at the PFA awards on April 28, the FA's chairman David Bernstein laughed along with comedian Reginald D Hunter's controversial act.
West Ham celebrated long into the night as they look forward to another season in the Premier League.
Malky Mackay has emerged as a serious rival to Roberto Martinez for the newly-created managerial vacancy at Goodison Park.
If Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney decides to swap Old Trafford for Stamford Bridge, he could be joining his best friend in football.
Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Stuttgart's former Germany U21 goalkeeper Sven Ulreich in their quest to find a replacement for Wojciech Szczesny.
Michael Owen will be the lead co-commentator for BT Sport, while Owen Hargreaves, David James Steve McManaman and Rio Ferdinand will appear as pundits.
The younger brother of Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney has been released by Barnsley. John, 22, did not play at all for the Tykes this season as they avoided relegation.
Former Newcastle star David Ginola has said that some of the French players may not realise the importance of the club staying in the Premier League.
WEST HAM 0
CHELSEA 2
WIGAN 2
MANCHESTER CITY 1
SUNDERLAND 1
LIVERPOOL 0
QPR 0
TOTTENHAM 1
FULHAM 2
NORWICH 1
WEST HAM 0
CHELSEA 2
Arsenal stars including Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had a ball on Wednesday night - and helped to raise more than £300,000 in the process. The p;ayers were celebrating the club's charity foundation ball
Tony Fernandes will be wielding his axe in the boardroom after being appointed to the hot seat of the Malaysian version of the BBC's hit show, The Apprentice.
Luis Suarez will not be banned for allegedly punching Gonzalo Jara while playing for Uruguay. The Liverpool striker is currently serving a 10-game domestic ban for biting.
QPR defender Tal Ben Haim has joined Major League Soccer franchise Toronto FC on a short-term loan deal, joining former team-mate Ryan Nelsen.
Andre Villas-Boas admitted Tottenham are living in hope rather than expectation of finishing in the top four and playing Champions League football next season.
Michael Laudrup wants to sign Norwich's Bradley Johnson to strengthen his Swansea midfield. It is understood a fee of £4.2million has been agreed between the two clubs.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has hinted he is interested in signing Liverpool forward Luis Suarez, whom he believes to be 'extraordinary'.
One of the men who fought to save the life of Fabrice Muamba, club medic Dr Jonathan Tobin, has lost his job at Bolton Wanderers.
Pep Guardiola is to begin his reign as Bayern Munich's head coach on 26 June, six months after it was announced he would succeed Jupp Heynckes.
Thierry Henry proved that while form may be temporary, class is most definitely permanent, rolling back the years to score a spectacular bicycle kick in the MLS.
Chelsea's David Luiz continued with his lovable rogue routine on Wednesday night against Tottenham by deciding to listen in on Andre Villas-Boas's instructions to Lewis Holtby.
The entire fleet of players in the MLS earn HALF what Manchester City's first-team squad take home. Wages paid to players in America total just £57million per year.
Defending champion Roger Federer was stunned 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 by Japan's Kei Nishikori in the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open. Despite a second-set fightback, the second seed was too often below his best in his first tournament after a two-month break.
Leicester hooker Tom Youngs was named Player of the Season at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards on Thursday night. Youngs has been rewarded for a remarkable season in which he made his England debut and was called up by the British and Irish Lions.
Chris Robshaw was among a star-studded ensemble of sports stars who honoured Tom Maynard, who tragically passed away last year.
James Wade fought to a 6-6 draw with Phil Taylor in Newcastle on Thursday night to book his place at the Premier League play-offs at the O2 Arena next week.
Jamie Roberts has been invited to join the Manic Street Preachers on stage as a guest guitarist during their British and Irish Lions tour gigs in Melbourne and Sydney.
Godolphin have put Saeed Bin Suroor in temporary charge of the Newmarket stable which was under the control of disgraced trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni.
Dereck Chisora will attempt to succeed where Audley Harrison failed when he takes on American star Deontay Wilder at Wembley Arena on June 15.
Usain Bolt began his season is sluggish form last night, failing to break the 10-second barrier as he won the 100 metres at the Cayman Invitational after a photo finish.
Frankie Gavin and Denton Vassell will meet in a mouthwatering unification clash for the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles at Wembley Arena on June 15.
Sir Alex Ferguson called time on his illustrious career on the touchline when he announced he was stepping down as manager of Manchester United. Sportsmail's writers remember their favourite moments.
Stuart Lancaster and his assistants have been bold in their selections, by including uncapped free spirits Christian Wade, Jonny May and Marland Yarde.
Dan Ripley looks back at five memorable races from the Iberian peninsula ahead of the fifth instalment of this year's championship in Spain.
David James has moved to a wind-battered volcanic rock off the south coast of Iceland, where he works as assistant to Hermann Hreidarsson.
For the supporters of Crystal Palace and Brighton, the intensity of their rivalry matches Celtic-Rangers, Manchester United-Manchester City, Liverpool-Everton or Inter Milan-AC Milan. And on Friday night, the rest of the country will discover that this really is The Game.
Managers stake their reputation on it, chairmen risk their profit margins to facilitate it and fans depend on it to provide reasons to be optimistic for the long season ahead.
Newcastle lost 6-0 at home to Liverpool last week and the talk was about too many foreigners, but it might be an overseas player who saves them ... Fabricio Coloccini
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