Giggs to take over after Moyes exit

David Moyes: United career ends

David Moyes' short–lived reign at Manchester United is over.

The club confirmed today Sir Alex Ferguson's successor had “left the club” after less than a season as manager.

Moyes endured a miserable time in charge, with Sunday's 2–0 loss at his former club Everton the latest setback. It is understood Moyes was sacked by vice–chairman Ed Woodward during a meeting at the club's Carrington training ground this morning shortly after 8am.

The club had previously backed the manager despite dreadful results, but Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park proved one too many.

With a £150million spending spree planned for the summer the club's owners, the Glazer family, wanted to make sure they had the right man to bring success back to Old Trafford.

A statement from the club, released at 8:30am, read: “Manchester United has announced that David Moyes has left the club. The club would like to place on record its thanks for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role.”

Moyes signed a six–year deal with the Red Devils when he succeeded the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson last summer, but his hugely disappointing time in charge of the club has seen the team drop to seventh in a league they won last year.

Ryan Giggs will be named as interim manager of Manchester United later today, it is understood.

There will be no shortage of takers when it comes to seeking a successor for Moyes, who turns 51 this Friday. Louis van Gaal is among the front runners. The former Barcelona manager has an impressive CV and will be available this summer.

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp is among the fans' favourites to take over, but the club are understood to favour other candidates.

Diego Simeone is a highly regarded figure in European football after taking Atletico Madrid to the top of the Spanish league and into the semi–finals of the Champions League.

But sentimentally, many fans would like to see Giggs take the post permanently, despite his lack of managerial experience.