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Long-serving Everton boss David Moyes bids adieu to Everton this week as he embarks on a new adventure with league champions Manchester United. The Scot had become a part of the furniture at Goodison Park during his 11 year stay in Merseyside. Despite failing to win a single trophy at the club, Moyes is often praised for getting Everton to high league finishes despite having little or no money to spend on transfers.
The 50-year-old had postponed contract talks to the end of the season although was still expected to renew his contract and stay with the Toffees for the upcoming season, but the prospect of managing Manchester United - who had just announced the retirement of managerial legend Sir Alex Ferguson - was too attractive for Moyes to turn down.
After Everton's last home game of the season - a 2-0 win over West Ham - Moyes spoke to the media.
"It was really emotional from the moment I came in: all the stewards were standing and clapping me and I didn't know what to do," he said.
"I came here 11 years ago and it was really emotional walking out on to the pitch, a lot of people didn't know who I was I don't think."
"I am gobsmacked, very thankful and humble for what the people of Everton have shown today. What I will miss is what you saw in the middle of the second half - the supporters were not cheering David Moyes, they were cheering their football club and standing up for it. I thought that was the toughest part for me today - it was a difficult time - because the crowd showed how big Everton are and what it means to them."
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Aside from Moyes, fans also cheered on Everton captain Phil Neville in his last home game - although he did not play - as well as returning hero Tim Cahill.
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Chairman Bill Kenwright confirmed that the club had already begun the search for a new manager, and that they were hopeful they would find a suitable candidate within two weeks. Wigan manager Roberto Martínez is the favourite at this stage, but pundits as well as former players are calling for Kenwright to give people like former captain David Weir - now a coach at Everton - a chance. Moyes has also insisted that he would be happy to help Kenwright in selecting his successor. The biggest decision Kenwright has had to make in 11 years will determine what fate lies before the Merseyside club.

Moyes: Au Revoir
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Moyes bids adieu
Long-serving Everton boss David Moyes bids adieu to Everton this week as he embarks on a new adventure with league champions Manchester United. The Scot had become a part of the furniture at Goodison Park during his 11 year stay in Merseyside. Despite failing to win a single trophy at the club, Moyes is often praised for getting Everton to high league finishes despite having little or no money to spend on transfers.The 50-year-old had postponed contract talks to the end of the season although was still expected to renew his contract and stay with the Toffees for the upcoming season, but the prospect of managing Manchester United - who had just announced the retirement of managerial legend Sir Alex Ferguson - was too attractive for Moyes to turn down.
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Moyes will replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford
After Everton's last home game of the season - a 2-0 win over West Ham - Moyes spoke to the media.
"It was really emotional from the moment I came in: all the stewards were standing and clapping me and I didn't know what to do," he said.
"I came here 11 years ago and it was really emotional walking out on to the pitch, a lot of people didn't know who I was I don't think."
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Toffees fans hailed their manager after the game
"I am gobsmacked, very thankful and humble for what the people of Everton have shown today. What I will miss is what you saw in the middle of the second half - the supporters were not cheering David Moyes, they were cheering their football club and standing up for it. I thought that was the toughest part for me today - it was a difficult time - because the crowd showed how big Everton are and what it means to them."
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/05/12/article-2323411-19BD849D000005DC-670_634x374.jpg
Aside from Moyes, fans also cheered on Everton captain Phil Neville in his last home game - although he did not play - as well as returning hero Tim Cahill.


Chairman Bill Kenwright confirmed that the club had already begun the search for a new manager, and that they were hopeful they would find a suitable candidate within two weeks. Wigan manager Roberto Martínez is the favourite at this stage, but pundits as well as former players are calling for Kenwright to give people like former captain David Weir - now a coach at Everton - a chance. Moyes has also insisted that he would be happy to help Kenwright in selecting his successor. The biggest decision Kenwright has had to make in 11 years will determine what fate lies before the Merseyside club.