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Sir Alex Ferguson Abused By Manchester United Supporters Over David Moyes Appointment

Fergie Abused By United Fans Over Moyes Appointment
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Ferguson at the derby on Tuesday night
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Sir Alex Ferguson was abused by Manchester United supporters during their dismal 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday night over his decision to appoint David Moyes as his successor.

The first signs of mutiny appeared at Old Trafford as the champions lost at home to City for a third successive season, and stewards were asked to guard "The Chosen One" banner in the Stretford End amid threats by some fans they would tear it down.

Although United's support bristled with defiance again, the revolt spread to the south stand, as Moyes was confronted by one supporter and Ferguson received flak for a decision that has disastrously backfired.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Stewards stand by the banner depicting Manchester United manager David Moyes at the final whistle after their 0-3 defeat during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. Manchester City won 3-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United fans display a David Moyes banner during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Manchester United Manager David Moyes reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Ferguson told Moyes a week before he announced his retirement on 8 May last year he would replace him as United manager, and the Scot's subsequent struggles have now compelled some disgruntled fans to target his predecessor.

City inflicted a 10th league loss on United - a new record in the Premier League era - as United suffered six home defeats in the competition for the first time since the 2001-02 campaign.

"I take responsibility for the team and I always will do," Moyes said. "I think tonight we came up against a good side, we were going into the game in pretty good form ourselves, and we wanted to have a go at it. Conceding early just put us back on the back foot. I don't think tonight was in any way down to a lack of effort or a lack of commitment. Maybe just in some areas we didn't play up to scratch.

"I said I'll take responsibility because I'm the one who plays them and picks them. Some of them can play better but there's a lot of really good players in this squad, a lot of international players and players who, on their day, can be a match for most clubs."

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