Bolt was due to play a part in United’s pre-season friendly with Real Madrid, after Ferdinand convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to give the Olympic 100 metres and 200 metres gold medalist a run-out
Browsing: David Moyes
Phelan and Steele were two long-serving staff under Sir Alex Ferguson, who announced this month that he is to retire from football
Rio Ferdinand rifled home from close range with just five minutes remaining to spark an outpouring of emotions in Manchester, ensuring a fitting send-off for both Ferguson and Paul Scholes, who was playing in his final home game for the club
Like Sir Alex, David Moyes hails from working-class Glasgow. Both men also turned out for Dunfermline Athletic in their playing days (albeit 23 years apart) and, between them, represented Rangers (Sir Alex) and Celtic (Moyes)
Moyes, who agreed a six-year deal at Old Trafford, said: “I know how hard it will be to follow the best manager ever, but the opportunity to manage Manchester United doesn’t come around very often
Also, David Moyes emerged the winner of the Barclays Manager of the Month award for March after steering Everton to the maximum possible nine points from three Barclays Premier League matches, including a 2-0 win against Manchester City