Source: SKY_Sports
Fergie issues Moyes endorsement
On the same day in which Sir Alex Ferguson spoke so candidly of Rafa Benitez's 'arrogance' he showered praise on Everton manager David Moyes.
The Manchester United boss was in an open and revealing mood during his Friday press conference ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Everton, as he offered a withering assessment of Rafa Benitez's touchline behaviour against Blackburn last weekend.
Sam Allardyce has been fuming over what he has perceived to be a slight against his team, with Benitez accused by both the Rovers and United bosses of showing contempt towards a fellow manager and his side.
While Ferguson's comments about long-term sparring partner Benitez are likely to dominate the column inches, another validation of Moyes' work at Everton is in its way equally intriguing.
Ferguson has made no secret of his admiration for the job his fellow Scot has done at Goodison Park and another ringing endorsement for the man tipped by some to eventually replace him at Old Trafford, may cause the odd raised eyebrow.
Moyes enjoys the type of omnipresent control on Merseyside that Ferguson boasts in Manchester but few others in the Premier League are indulged.
And Ferguson believes Moyes is using his power effectively in building something worthwhile for the future, saying: "With David Moyes having been there for five years now he's built a club - a good football club.
"Irrespective of whatever Rafa Benitez said, they are a big club. It just points to his arrogance.
"David Moyes is building a big club, the evidence is there.
"It's a young squad and it will get better. The players he has in his team, when allied to those he has brought in, are all of a good variety.
"He's done a great job, my job for Saturday is very difficult because we are facing a hungry team because David has to win a trophy and I know he's feeling it.
"This is a big opportunity for him, to win the game on Sunday, and that's what we're facing; a very hungry team and a very hungry manager."
