Everton manager David Moyes was "slightly
embarrassed" to be awarded the North West Manager of the Year award
for 2008 earlier this week.
The Toffees boss was recognised for the way he guided
Everton to fifth spot in the Premier League last season, and
although the Scot was delighted with the accolade, he thought
others - namely Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson - should
have been in front of him.
He said: "It is always great when you win anything but I am more
keen on winning team awards.
"This was a team award really because the points total we got
last year and the success we had was the reason I got the
award.
"I was manager of the year but when you see Sir Alex winning the
Champions League and the Premier League I am slightly embarrassed
that he didn't get it.
"If I was voting I would have voted for Sir Alex but
nevertheless I am delighted and really pleased to receive the
award.
"We have worked really hard to get into lofty positions in the
last few years and we pushed hard last year to try and be fourth
and I think people do recognise that."
