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Ferguson will pick Moyes

Tommy Docherty believes Sir Alex Ferguson will be allowed to choose his own successor and could select David Moyes based on the Scot's record at Everton despite a shoestring budget.

Ferguson said in February he wanted to continue for "two or three more years" and Docherty told BBC Sport that he believes it's Ferguson who will make the decision over who takes his place, "not the directors."

"I think it will be David Moyes because they are good friends. He's done a great job at Everton with no money."

Docherty, managed United between 1972 and 1977 and he that says replacing someone who has won 12 league titles and two European Cups in 25 years at Old Trafford is "an impossible task".

He believes Moyes's record of four top-six finishes in 10 years on a shoestring budget, has what it takes.

"If I was a gambling man I would say David Moyes," Docherty continued. "He's an ex-player, but not a great player, just as Sir Alex wasn't a great player, but their records as managers are fantastic.

"Alec will probably move upstairs, but he will want a new manager who knows how the game is played, how the club should be run and keep in contact with him about what's going on."

Ferguson almost retired in 2002 but changed his mind, and Docherty wouldn't be surprised to see the 70-year-old go beyond the three years he mentioned.

"I think he will carry on managing Manchester United as long as keeps his enthusiasm and his health."

"If he does that that there's no reason he can't carry on for I don't know how long."

Quotes or other material sourced from BBC Sport

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