David Moyes 'receives death threats from Manchester United, Everton fans'

David Moyes has reportedly been the subject of death threats by Manchester United and Everton fans following his appointment at Old Trafford.

The 50-year-old agreed a six-year contract to join the Red Devils yesterday, a day after Sir Alex Ferguson announced that he will retire after an illustrious 26-year career with the club.

According to the Daily Star, some fans expressed their anger towards Moyes on Twitter following the announcement. One tweet read: "David Moyes I'm warning you...Come to United and f*** us up and I will personally kill your family! That is all."

Another message said: "I'll tell you right now Moyes, if you sell Rooney imma kill yo ass!"

Police are thought to have been monitoring the social networking website last night.