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Steve Bruce believes David Moyes should be crowned Manager of the Year 'no matter what happens' as he praises West Ham boss for bouncing back from Manchester United misery

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has saluted old foe David Moyes for the way he has bounced back from his Manchester United misery.

Moyes landed the dream job in 2013 when he was appointed as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Old Trafford.

But he lasted less than a year in the post as reigning champions United slumped to their only finish outside the top six in the Premier League era.

Steve Bruce has saluted David Moyes for bouncing back from Manchester United misery

Steve Bruce has saluted David Moyes for bouncing back from Manchester United misery

A testing first spell at West Ham, which followed difficult stints at Real Sociedad and Sunderland, further tarnished the reputation Moyes had built during an 11-year stint at Everton.