New Manchester United boss David Moyes admits matching Alex Ferguson is 'impossible'
Matching Sir Alex 'impossible' admits new boss, who taps Neville and Giggs to join coaching team
New Manchester United manager David Moyes is under no illusion that matching the glittering record of his predecessor Alex Ferguson was anything other than "impossible".
Holding his first news conference since taking over the Old Trafford hot seat, Moyes said he was far from being intimidated at the prospect of the now retired Ferguson watching proceedings from the directors' box and instead welcomed his presence.
"Sir Alex will never go away, you can see his stand, you can see his statue, he's always going to be here and he is someone I will use for advice," the former Everton manager said. "I've already called him two or three times for some advice on matters."
Outside Old Trafford a man was selling scarves emblazoned with "Sir Alex Ferguson, the Godfather" as yet another reminder of the big shoes Moyes is filling after his fellow Scot's 26-year reign that netted 13 Premier League titles.
Moyes, who never won a trophy in 11 years at Everton, said while it would be "impossible" to repeat Ferguson's record, he was driven to continue United's success and took his self-belief from the fact he had been hand-picked by his predecessor.
"I had no idea whatsoever until Sir Alex gave me a call asking me to come to his house, I was expecting him to say, 'I'm going to take one of your players' or something else," he said.