After being named the hot favourite, these are the best David Moyes Celtic jokes as the former Manchester United manager is linked to a new role in Scotland.

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The Chosen One, Scottish, appears to be the obvious choice following Neil Lennon’s departure at Celtic Park.

Will the legend soon be returning to management and have the chance to complete two successive seasons in the Champions League?

The mere thought of it conjured up this collection of the best David Moyes Celtic jokes.

David Moyes is already in for the Celtic job – interview is happening RIGHT NOW! pic.twitter.com/za9aZPabZ4

— Scottish Footy Cards (@ScotsFootyCards) May 22, 2014

Moyes – "We will make it hard for St Mirren". Moyes – "We aspire to be like Rangers" Reporter – "Liquidated?" Moyes – "We'll try".

— United Religion (@Unitedology) May 22, 2014

If Moyes goes to Celtic, the man who ended our 18 year streak of Champions league football will himself, be in the Champions league

— Michael (@Stubbs_86) May 22, 2014

David Moyes has been linked with the vacant Parkhead hotseat. "I know I've got what it takes to lead Celtic to 7th place" he vows.

— Oldfirmfacts (@Oldfirmfacts1) May 22, 2014

Moyes to Celtic maybe? My god that would mean he'd be in the Champions League

— Totally Man Utd™ (@TotallyMUFC) May 22, 2014

Celtic fan has heard David Moyes is being linked to the job. pic.twitter.com/WOj42xAUDZ

— Alex Simmonds (@alex_simmo) May 22, 2014

David Moyes has just heard the news about Neil Lennon… pic.twitter.com/pi9QhiXE47

— GlobalBhoy ? (@glesgabhoy71) May 22, 2014

Be funny if Moyes takes the Celtic job and calls it a 'step up' #ChampionsLeague

— Macca (@The_Paris_Angel) May 22, 2014

Money coming in for Moyes to Celtic… pic.twitter.com/L5CQxE8xaq

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 22, 2014

BREAKING: Celtic fans react to news that David Moyes is now favourite to be named as manager. pic.twitter.com/7IkjAVvdRw

— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) May 22, 2014

David Moyes is being investigated over an allegation he assaulted a man in a wine bar. And people think he's not ready for the celtic job…

— Sickipedia Official (@sickipedia) May 22, 2014

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