David Moyes has revealed that he
was once turned down for the assistant manager's role at Manchester
United.
The Scot, who is now in charge at Everton, was making a name for
himself in managerial circles at Championship outfit Preston North
End at the time.
He spoke to Old Trafford officials about joining the coaching
staff at the Theatre of Dreams, but found himself overlooked.
Moyes was then subsequently snapped up by the Toffees and has
gone on to enjoy considerable success at Goodison Park.
He is now considered to be a leading candidate to succeed Sir
Alex Ferguson when the legendary Red Devils manager calls time on
his illustrious career.
Moyes does not see that vacancy arising any time soon, though,
while he also admits he is in no rush to leave his current
post.
"I spoke to Sir Alex about the No. 2 job but wasn't offered it
and I've gone on to do what I had to do," said Moyes.
"I would have liked the chance to see the man working and be
around him.
"Will it be a poisoned chalice at United? I don't know, but
that's why you should be talking about the greatness of Fergie. You
should be embracing the manager.
"Hopefully, he'll be there for 26 or 27 years. I don't want him
to go, I just want him to share the trophies around a bit more!
"I can see myself staying at Everton for 10, 12, 15 years if
they want me. Sometimes supporters get fed up with you and want a
change, but people realise you're better off with stability.
"They will tell you there was a day when Fergie was nearly gone
and they tell you here there was a time when David Moyes was
struggling. I bet Fergie didn't feel that way and honestly I never
did. If you're doing the job right, you know you'll get there."
Moyes is set to go head-to-head with Ferguson on Sunday for a
place in the FA Cup final, with Everton looking to derail United's
bid for an unprecedented quintuple.
