David Moyes says no other manager would have done a better job at Manchester United
Moyes took charge at Manchester United in 2013 after Ferguson retired following 26 trophy-laden years at Old Trafford.
But the former Everton head coach lasted just 10 months before being sacked.
United manager Jose Mourinho has since turned things around after another two relatively disappointing seasons under Louis van Gaal.
Mourinho, whose side sit joint-top of the Premier League, last month claimed that United “failed to evolve” under Moyes and Van Gaal.
But Moyes believes any manager would have struggled to replace Ferguson.
"Jose has his opinion, but there was always going to be a transitional period after Sir Alex's time was over," Moyes told The Mirror.
I don't think there is a manager who would have been able to do better
David Moyes
"There was a changing of the guard. Not only did I replace Alex, David Gill had also stepped down as chief executive and Ed Woodward came in.
“So it was always going to take time. Yes, I took over the champions, but clubs like Chelsea and Man City spent huge amounts of money that summer in a bid to overtake us.
"Having said that, I accept totally that when you are manager of Manchester United, you have to win. I didn't win enough.
“But I don't think there is a manager out there who would have been able to do something better or quicker in the time I was given after Sir Alex retired.
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