Moyes named new Manchester United manager

Manchester United on Thursday handed David Moyes one of the most coveted and toughest jobs in world football – replacing Alex Ferguson as manager of the 20-time English champions.

The 50 year-old Moyes is leaving Everton to replace Ferguson, who announced on Wednesday that he is retiring after nearly 27 years at Old Trafford.

United said Moyes was given a six-year deal and will take charge of the newly crowned Premier League champions from July 1.