Moyes thanks Ferguson for Man Utd job
23 April 2014 Updated
David Moyes has thanked Sir Alex Ferguson for giving him the chance to manage Manchester United.
In his first public statement since his dismissal on Tuesday, Moyes said he wished the club well for the future.
"To have been appointed as manager of Manchester United was and remains something of which I will always be incredibly proud," said the Scot.
"I remain grateful to Sir Alex for believing in my ability and giving me the chance to manage United."
Nevertheless, BBC Sport understands Moyes, who was sacked after just 10 months in the job, is livid about the way his exit was handled by the Premier League club.
The League Managers Association also issued its own statement claiming United had acted in an "unprofessional manner".
Intense speculation surfaced on Monday afternoon that Moyes was going to be sacked, but it was not until a meeting with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on Tuesday morning that he discovered his fate.
"The LMA is very disappointed with the nature of David's departure from Manchester United and to read extensive reports in the press, confirming David's sacking, before David himself had been spoken to officially by the club," said LMA chief executive Richard Bevan.
"Throughout his time at United, David, as he always does, has conducted himself with integrity and professionalism, values that he believes in and that have been strongly associated with the club and its rich tradition.
"It is therefore sad to see the end of David's tenure at United being handled in an unprofessional manner."
Moyes said following Ferguson, who retired after winning 38 trophies in a 26-year reign, was always going to be a "significant challenge".
He added: "The scale of the manager's job at United is immense, but I have never stepped away from hard work.
"The same applies to my coaching staff. I thank them for their dedication and loyalty throughout the last season."
Moyes admitted results and performances had not "what Manchester United and its fans are used to or expect", adding: "I both understand and share their frustration."一
But he added: "I have always believed that a manager never stops learning during his career and I know I will take invaluable experience from my time as United's manager."
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