On this day 10 years ago: David Moyes named as Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man Utd successor

The 'Chosen One' was given the Old Trafford hot-seat on this day in 2013.

THE CHOSEN ONE: David Moyes, pictured, was announced as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Manchester United in 2013 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United announced Everton manager David Moyes as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson on this day in 2013.

Following a couple of days of intense speculation and false starts, United confirmed Moyes was to leave the Toffees at the end of the 2012-13 season after signing a six-year contract at Old Trafford.