David Moyes pays heartfelt tribute to Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWest Ham United manager David Moyes insists Sir Bobby Charlton typified everything that Manchester United is known for, following his death.
Charlton's family announced on Saturday that the former United midfielder has passed away aged 86, surrounded by his family.
A legend around Old Trafford, he made 758 appearances for the Reds before taking on a director role for almost 40 years. He was in that role when United were tasked with replacing Sir Alex Ferguson, who put then-Everton manager Moyes forward for the role.
The Scot struggled to his predecessor's boots and lasted less than eight months, but admitted he will always have fond memories of Charlton. ALSO READ: United invite fans to pay respects to Sir Bobby Charlton ALSO READ: England announce Wembley tribute for Sir Bobby Charlton “I’m deeply saddened and I send my condolences to all his family,” Moyes told West Ham's club website. “The biggest thing everybody remembers, more than anything, is how great a man he was.
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