HOW the David Moyes move saga unfolded over the last three days:

WEDNESDAY:

Midnight: Every national paper reports that Walter Smith is to be sacked and replaced by David Moyes.

9am: North End deny any bid has been made for Moyes by Everton.

10am: Everton confirm they have parted company with Smith.

noon: A fresh press release from North End confirms Everton have asked to speak with Moyes. North End say he has trained with the team as normal.

3pm: North End report that they have given permission for Moyes to talk with Everton.

7pm: Moyes believed to have gone into talks on Merseyside.

THURSDAY:

Midnight: Papers say Moyes has signed. North End apparently want £3million for the star.

lunchtime: Moyes reported to have agreed personal terms for a four year

deal.

2pm: North End report they have withdrawn their permission for Moyes to talk with Everton after compenstation talks hit a snag.

5pm: David Healy reported to have pleaded with Moyes to stay at North End

7pm: North End confirm that Moyes has moved - with North End collecting £1million upfront for their manager. Kelham O'Hanlon takes charge for this weekend's Burnley game.

7.15pm: Everton unveil Moyes as their new man.

8pm: North End say talks were professional and amicable.