ªHe's a good manager. I think that he will have a very good team, so I'm sure he will compete at the top and he can win trophies with a big club. It's not easy to find someone like Ferguson, but he's a manager with experience in the Premier League. He knows the players, he knows the club and the Premier League.

"It could be a good appointment, but it takes time to sayº

Rafael Benítez

ªI think it's a fantastic appointment. He has a near identical work ethic, character, competitiveness to that of Sir Alex but he's got that longevity at Everton. The key thing is he will have Sir Alex at the side of him and if they get on, as I know they do, it's the master and the apprenticeº

Steve McClaren

ªIt's great to see the new manager coming in, we've never had a problem with him here at United, he's a very honest man from the players you speak to and he's done a fantastic job at his previous club Evertonº

Rio Ferdinand

ªHe's done a terrific job at Everton. He's been there a long time and has had great success with the resources he's had. He's honest and fair to his players as far as I'm aware. He sets high standards just as he expects high standards of ourselvesº

Michael Carrick

ªDavid Moyes is a very good choice. He's very similar to Ferguson as a manager. He's shown at Everton what he can do with limited resources and he will look to lead the club in the same wayº

Henning Berg

ªIf anybody can enjoy it and keep the continuity there, I am pretty sure David would do it. He's been a sensation at Everton and I think he will be able to handle it no problem. I don't think Manchester United make decisions wrongº

Paul Lambert