After 26 years in the Manchester United seat, Sir Alex Ferguson has decided to retire. The new man in the seat is the now former Everton manager, David Moyes. Great Dane Football Blog gives you five reasons why Moyes is the right man for the job.

5. Hand picked by Ferguson

Rumours says that Sir Alex Ferguson himself, has hand picked David Moyes as his replacement. There is no doubt that Ferguson will have had his say on the man to follow him, and if he really has hand picked Moyes, he must believe that the former Everton manager has what it takes to lead United to victory.

4. Less controversial

One of the names mentioned as a replacement for Alex Ferguson was Jose Mourinho. The "special one" is known as a controversial figure and might have caused more damage than glory to Manchester United. Instead, David Moyes is more of the English gentleman with history with almost none controversies. It's worth noticing than you almost never see Moyes actively seeking controversies.

3. Manager for the long run

Manchester United are a club that wants a manager for the long run. David Moyes has been loyal to Everton for 11 years and fits perfectly to United's tradition of long term stability. He will get the space and the board will be patient with him, as he is replacing the man synonymous with Manchester United. 

2. Experience of a tight budget

David Moyes has worked on an extremely low budget in Everton and still managed to make them a sub-top team in the Premier League. Manchester United has debt issues and to some extent Moyes will be working on a tight budget here, as well. That said his transfer possibilities will be far better than they were in Everton.

1. Likes to promote within

Just like Alex Ferguson David Moyes likes to promote youth players to the senior team. In 2002, he was the manager to give Wayne Rooney his debut when he was only 16-year-old. Manchester United is known for their academy, and we might see a few extra youth players for Manchester United in the future. Furthermore, promoting youth players saves money!

Manchester City is making a bid for Torres - Oliver Torres that is. Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas looks to
return to the Emirates! Here is the lastest transfer gossip!

Maurice Pochettino wants to make Valencia's Victor Ruiz his first signing in Southampton (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: Medium

Cardiff is targeting Reading winger Hal Robson-Kanu in a £2.5m deal (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: High

Liverpool is hoping to sign FC Twente's Douglas on a free transfer, as replacement for Jamie Carragher (Daily Mail) - Probability: High

Cesc Fabregas would like to return to Arsenal if Barcelona will sell him (Daily Star) - Probability: Medium

Nani could be used as a part deal in Manchester Uniteds try to land Juventus playmaker Claudio Marchisio (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: Low

Manchester City is hoping to sign 18-year old midfielder Oliver Torres of Atletico Madrid, but is facing competition from Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool (Daily Mail) - Probability: Medium

Arsenal are in advanced negotiations to sign Fiorentina star Steven Jovetic, while Robert Lewandowski and Edin Dzeko have been added to the short list (Goal.com) - Probability: Low

Barcelona want Pepe Reina as replacement for Victor Valdes at Nou Camp (The Guardian) - Probability: Medium

Stuttgart's Germany U21 keeper Sven Ulreich could be the replacement for Wojciech Szczesny in Arsenal (Daily Mail) - Probability: Low

"This is the end, my only friend, the end", the lyrics from the Doors' "The End" matches the thoughts of many Manchester United fans after the shocking news: Ferguson is pulling the plug!

Whether you like him or not, Sir Alex Ferguson is a legend; a living legend. While the Manchester United players will raise the Premier League trophy for the 20th time, it will also mark the end of an era. Since 1986, the angry Scot has been in charge of Manchester United bringing not less than 38 trophies to Old Trafford. An impressive career, that just becomes more fantastic when you add up the 11 trophies from his time in ST Mirren and Aberdeen.

However, it is not only the good things we will remember about the Scot. Through out his career, there has been some controversies; including kicking a boot in the face of David Beckham. Many football fans have a love/hate relationship to the man, who is known for not keeping his mind shut - often in an attack on other players, managers or referees.

But as we look back, the Premier League won't be the same without Sir Alex Ferguson. Some might even argue that Ferguson is the Premier League as not many has the same status as he has in England. The next question, and probably what most Manchester United fans worry about today is, what will happen now? The rumour mill already sends David Moyes to the Old Trafford, as well as Jurgen Klopp. While Ferguson will step back from his managing position, he will still have an influence as director and he will without a doubt have his say on who will follow him. God bless the man who tries!

Last week we took a look on the best paid player in each of the 5 richest Premier League clubs; Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is the best paid player of all the five clubs while surprisingly, Edin Džeko is the worst paid of the best paid.

This week we take a look on whom the best paid goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and striker are in each club. Chelsea is the club spending the most money on their goalkeepers. Petr Čech is the best paid goalkeeper both in Chelsea and of the five clubs. In fact, Petr Čech and the two reserves Ross Turnbull and Henrique Hilário are the three best paid goalkeepers of all the investigated players. Quite surprisingly, the research shows that Anders Lindegaard, Manchester United's reserve keeper actually has a better salary that David de Gea. However, you must remember that the numbers we are working with here, is the basic salary why we can't tell if other players are better paid when it comes to bonuses. The chard also shows, that once again, Manchester City is the club paying the smallest wage!

Among the defenders, Chelsea is also the club paying the highest salary. Veteran John Terry makes an £624.400 annually, almost £22.000 more than United's Patrice Evra as the second highest paid. While the two richest clubs in the Premier League is paying more than £600.000 annually to their best paid defender, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City stays under the £600.000 mark. Once again, Manchester City is the clubs paying less in salary.

As we know from last week, Jack Wilshere is the best paid player in the 5 clubs why it is no surprise that he is also the best paid midfielder. Just after him comes the three veterans Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Ryan Giggs. The worst paid of the best paid midfielder's is once again a Manchester City player: Yaya Toure. The chart gives an impression that the routined players as Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Ryan Giggs is very valuable, but at the same time it makes sense given their many years in the league.

Last thing today is the strikers. Arsenal brought in Lukas Podolski when Robin van Persie left for Manchester United, and the German is taking his share of the wages in the club. Almost £700.000 is spent annually on Lukas Podolski. That is almost £250.000 more than the worst of the best paid strikers, Daniel Sturridge, earns annually.

What do you think about the wages shown in the article? Are footballers paid too much, and do they deserve the money? Do you have any facts or figures you want to share with Great Dane Football Blog? Comment below or send us a Facebook message!

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Latest news from the rumour mill! Podolski could be leaving for Turkish football and Papiss Cisse is seen as replacement for Lewandowski in Dortmund! Here is the Thursday transfer rumours!

Tottenham is hoping to bring Aston Villa's Christian Benteke, Braga's forward Eder or QPR's Loic Remy to White Hart Lane (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: High

Arsene Wenger is keen to sign Sevilla's French U-20 midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, but will face competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid (The Sun) - Probability: Medium

Manchester City is close to signing Argentine defender Diego Novaretti (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: Medium

Former Liverpool keeper, Nikolay Mihaylov, is on the short list in Fulham (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: High

PSG will battle Manchester United for the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo (The Sun) - Probability: Medium

Liverpool and Inter Milan are both chasing Barcelona defender Martin Montoya (talkSPORT) - Probability: High

Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all interested in QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar (Daily Express) - Probability: High

Manchester City are close to sealing a £23m deal for Fernandinho of Shakhtar Donetsk (Daily Mail) - Probability: Medium

Paris Saint-Germain have given up on landing Arsene Wenger this summer (The Sun) - Probability: High

Kenwyne Jones is set to be the first Premier League signing in Cardiff (The Daily Mirror) - Probability: High

If Jose Mourinho returms to Chelsea, former Liverpool start Xabi Alonso could follow him (Daily Mail) - Probability: Medium

Liverpool and Manchester United are battling with Bayern Munich over the Torino defender Angelo Ogbonna (talkSPORT) - Probability: High

Galatasaray are plotting a £12m bid for Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski (Metro) - Probability: Low