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Manchester United have airbrushed David Moyes out of images designed to tempt fans to renew season tickets for next season.

55,000 copies of the club's season ticket renewal brochure, which included a letter from Moyes thanking fans for their "magnificent" backing, were sent out by post, and showed the manager standing with his players against a backdrop of supporters at Old Trafford.

After his sacking, Moyes vanished from the emailed version.

However, as spotted by the Republik of Mancunia blog, when the same image was sent out by email days after Moyes was sacked, the manager had been excised.

In his letter to fans, Moyes had written to supporters: "The passion and the fervour of the Old Trafford faithful – particularly when urging the team to launch another attack – is an unforgettable experience.

"Whether a player or a manager, the first time you hear that is special. It's addictive. You want to experience it again and again. Fans give football the colour and the vibrancy that makes it the world's game. No place demonstrates that better than a packed Old Trafford.

"I look forward to welcoming you back home next season so myself and the players can enjoy your wonderful support once more."