Hard acts to follow ... now Everton need to fill a vacancy. Source: Ian Kington / AFP
It is a harder job to replace David Moyes at Everton than it is to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, writes Sky Sports' Peter Beagrie.
David Moyes leaves Everton in a fantastic position, but where do they go from here?
Everton made Moyes one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League because he can get an extra percentage out of a squad when others can't. They have good individuals, but their success has been built around a work ethic.
We've seen them play without any strikers and still get results. Look at the way he has turned Darron Gibson from a Manchester United fringe player into an integral part of the Everton team who commands respect from the fans.
For me, there was only one choice for the Premier League champions because Moyes is cut from the same cloth as Sir Alex Ferguson. He's very astute tactically, he gets the best out of his squad and he doesn't get much wrong in the transfer market either.
He hasn't had a lot of money to spend, but look at Marouane Fellaini. They spent £14million on him - a huge sum for Everton to splash out on one player - and this was a guy that many people had never heard of. Here was a footballer who looked a bit freakish - 6ft8 with an afro - but what a player he's turned out to be. They could sell him for £30million now.
So while there was an obvious candidate for the Old Trafford vacancy, I'm scratching my head to come up with an obvious successor at Goodison Park. People mention Roberto Martinez and I look around the Championship for options and I'd need to think long and hard before I could tell you the best man for this job.
Age: 50
Date of birth: April 25, 1963
Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Playing career
Position: Centre-back
Teams: Celtic (1980-1983), Cambridge United (1983-1985), Bristol City (1985-1987), Shrewsbury Town (1987-1990), Dunfermline Athletic (1990-1993), Hamilton Academical (1993), Preston North End (1993-1999)
Playing honours
Celtic
Scottish League Premier Division (1): 1981-82
Preston North End
Football League Third Division (1): 1995-96
Managerial career
Teams: Preston North End (1998-2002), Everton (2002-2013), Manchester United (2013-)
Managerial honours
Preston North End
Football League Second Division (1): 1999-2000
For me, it is a harder job to replace Moyes at Everton than it is to replace Ferguson at Manchester United.
So, who are the candidates for the latest vacancy in English football?
ROBERTO MARTINEZ
The Spaniard, who interested Liverpool last summer, has won many admirers with his brand of football at Wigan and his ability to work on a budget may appeal to the Goodison hierarchy.
NEIL LENNON
The Celtic boss may feel he has done all he can in Scotland, especially with the loss of Old Firm games. Has European experience, having beaten Barcelona this season, which would appeal to the Toffees.
VITOR PEREIRA
The 44-year-old has enjoyed two hugely successful seasons since succeeding Andre Villas-Boas as Porto coach and is out of contract in the summer, which means Everton would not have to pay compensation. Unknown quantity in British football, however.
MICHAEL LAUDRUP
Winning a trophy in his first season in English football has only enhanced the Dane's reputation, having been lauded for his work with the Swansea side in the short term. Has managerial experience in four countries in addition to a glittering playing career.
PHIL NEVILLE
The Toffees captain is scheduled to leave the club to extend his playing career but could possibly be tempted to stay if it was as manager, having turned down a job on the coaching staff. Will assist England Under-21s this summer but would be a leap of faith by the Everton board.
MARK HUGHES
Hughes, a former Everton player, has already expressed his interest. Sacked by QPR in November, his appointment would likely be unpopular among the majority of fans.
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