Everton boss David Moyes has distanced himself from speculation linking him with any potential managerial vacancy at Manchester United.
Moyes is reported to be on the shortlist to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when the veteran Scot finally ends his record-breaking 24-year reign at Old Trafford.
However, the Toffees chief insists any talk of him joining the Red Devils is purely speculation.
Recent newspaper reports suggested that 68-year-old Ferguson would end his tenure at the end of the 2011/12 season.
"It was Mark Hughes, Steve Bruce and Roy Keane being mentioned not long ago," Moyes told the Daily Record.
"When my players are linked with clubs it annoys me. So I don't want to go into any of it.
"But as far as I'm concerned this is a load of nonsense.
"What I will say is I think it will be a terrible day when Sir Alex does finish.
"He is someone all the football managers look up to, they all respect him."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email