Almost 10 months ago, Liverpool supporters
unfurled a cheeky banner at Old Trafford.
'David Moyes is a football genius' read the
tongue-in-cheek message printed alongside
an image of a startled-looking Manchester
United manager.
Liverpool fans held up the
banner during a 3-0 win at
Old Trafford in March
Fast forward almost 10 months, and Moyes is
now reviving his managerial career at Spanish
side Real Sociedad.
With Sociedad languishing in the bottom half
of the Spanish top flight, surely only a
'football genius' could mastermind a shock
win against a Barcelona squad containing
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar, Andres
Iniesta and Xavi.
But guess what? That's what Moyes did as
Sociedad earned a 1-0 win against the mighty
Catalans.
BBC Sport looks at the social media reaction
to the win.
Players
Former England defender Jamie Carragher:
Great night for two Scots. Moyes beats Messi
and Anderson beats Taylor in the darts! Trying
to work out what's the better achievement!!
Former England striker Kevin Davies: Great
1-0 result for David Moyes Real Sociedad
against Barca, even with 27% possession!!
Ex-Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft: Moyes
should have a chat with Enrique about "how
to manage at a great club, but too big for
me". The two of them will have a lot to talk
about
Former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage:
Well done David Moyes, 1-0 v Barca!
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam: What a win
for David Moyes against Barcelona tonight.
Funnies
British comedian David Schneider: Alright,
David Moyes. It's all very well beating
Barcelona but they're not exactly Yeovil.
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Journalists
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty:
Some win for David Moyes that. Real Sociedad
beat Barcelona 1-0.
Independent chief football correspondent Sam
Wallace: Almost a year to the day since
Moyes' MUFC lost at home to Swansea in the
FA Cup. Barca win the greatest result of his
managerial career?
Associated Press sports reporter Rob Harris:
So on the day Van Gaal's Man United
narrowly beat Yeovil, Moyes' Real Sociedad
beat Barcelona.
Sunday Times football correspondent
Jonathan Northcroft: Grit and a gameplan
give Moyes a fine victory against Barcelona.
Real Sociedad played with the 'Everton'
intensity he wanted to bring to MUFC
Sun football reporter Steve Brenner: Sir
David Moyes MBE