Moyes was sacked on Tuesday after less than 10 months and it was learnt that he himself was frustrated that he was not given more time to build a team at Old Trafford.
However, Moyes has expressed his gratitude for the chance to manage United and empathy for the club's frustrated supporters.
In a statement issued via the League Managers' Association, Moyes
said: "To have been appointed as manager of Manchester United, one of
the biggest football clubs in the world, was and remains something of
which I will always be incredibly proud.
"Taking charge after such
a long period of continuous stability and success at the club was
inevitably going to be a significant challenge, but it was one which I
relished and never had a second thought about taking on.
"The scale of the manager's job at United is immense, but I have
never stepped away from hard work and the same applies to my coaching
staff. I thank them for their dedication and loyalty throughout the
last season.
"We were fully focused and committed to the process of the
fundamental rebuilding that is required for the senior squad. This had
to be achieved whilst delivering positive results in the Barclays
Premier League and the Champions League.
"However, during this period of transition, performances and results
have not been what Manchester United and its fans are used to or expect,
and I both understand and share their frustration.
"In my short time at the club I have learnt what special places Old
Trafford and Carrington are. I would like to thank the United staff for
making me feel so welcome and part of the United family from my first
day. And of course thank you to those fans who have supported me
throughout the season. I wish you and the club all the best for the
future.
"I have always believed that a manager never stops learning during
his career and I know I will take invaluable experience from my time as
United's manager.
"I remain proud to have led the team to the
quarter finals of this year's Champions League and I remain grateful to
Sir Alex Ferguson for believing in my ability and giving me the chance
to manage Manchester United."
With United languishing in seventh place in the Premier League, which
they won by 11 points last term under Sir Alex Ferguson, Sky Sports
News has also been told that Moyes accepted the decision was taken based
on results.
He was impressed by his squad's application on the training pitch but
frustrated by their inability to consistently carry those standards
into match days, and admitted a struggle to replicate the father-son
relationships cultivated by Ferguson.
The LMA, meanwhile, has issued a statement describing the manner of
Moyes' departure as 'unprofessional' after his imminent demise was being
widely reported the day before his official sacking.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan said: "The LMA is very disappointed
with the nature of David's departure from Manchester United and to read
extensive reports in the press, confirming David's sacking, before
David himself had been spoken to officially by the club.
"Throughout his time at United, David, as he always does, has
conducted himself with integrity and professionalism, values that he
believes in and that have been strongly associated with the club and its
rich tradition.
"It is therefore sad to see the end of David's tenure at United being handled in an unprofessional manner.
"David is one of the most talented, knowledgeable and dedicated
managers in British football. He has a wealth of experience accumulated
in a management career that started when he was 35 and already spans 16
years, with over 800 games in the professional game.
"David is a
three-time winner of the LMA Manager of the Year Award, and without a
doubt, he has a significant future in front of him in football
management. He is passionate about the game and I know he possesses the
drive and resilience to learn from this chapter of his career and move
on to a new challenge in the game."
Ryan Giggs has been placed in interim charge for the final four games of this season and United confirmed that Paul Scholes was at the club's Carrington training ground to help out on Wednesday morning.
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