Evans Eyes Easy Transition

Jonny Evans believes David Moyes can ensure a smooth transition at Manchester United by effectively stepping into Sir Alex Ferguson's shoes.

The Everton boss will officially replace his fellow Scot on 1 July and the centre-back has revealed that everybody is already looking forward to working with the new man and attempting to defend the Barclays Premier League title.

After Sir Alex reigned for over 26 years, he will clearly be a tough act to follow but the Northern Ireland international shares the club's confidence that Moyes is the ideal replacement.

"No-one knows what to expect," Evans told MUTV. "But we've seen what he's been like at Everton. He's done a great job there. People here obviously know players at Everton and, before it was even hinted he'd get the job, people were always asking what David Moyes was like because of the job he'd done and the work ethic they have at that club.

"Everyone seems to enjoy working with him and I don't see why we can't enjoy it either. He will always have that bit of pressure I'm sure [replacing Sir Alex] but the way the manager is leaving the club, when he does leave, means it's in a good state really. Everything here is set in place so, hopefully for the manager coming in, it will be an easy transition."

In terms of Sir Alex's announcement, Evans was keen to point out that the players only found out on Wednesday, like the rest of the outside world.

"We see the same thing everyone else sees," he insisted. "I think everyone is in the same boat in that respect.

"I think everyone is looking forward to working with David Moyes but a bit gutted Sir Alex is leaving. Obviously, everyone wishes him all the best, he's done a fantastic job here and everyone is grateful for that.

"There had been a few rumours the day before. A lot was said in papers that rumours were flying around during our golf day but it wasn't really like that. We came in the next day and a meeting was called and the manager told us he was retiring. It was still a shock as I don't think anyone has seen it coming really."

There are bound to be tears at the weekend when Swansea provide the opposition in the manager's final game in charge at Old Trafford.

"I'm sure it will be a very emotional day," stated Evans. "We get the chance to work with him after the game leading up to the West Brom match but I'm sure it will be a very emotional day for the fans who have been going to Old Trafford for years and for all the staff there.

"It's always important to get a performance at Old Trafford, no matter what stage of the season and whatever game, it means there's always that pressure. The fact it will be his last home game as manager will maybe give that extra incentive to put on a performance and get a result."