adminMADRID. — Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was sacked by Real Sociedad on Monday after a turbulent year in charge during which he failed to turn around the Basque side’s fortunes.
“Real Sociedad have decided to cancel the contract of first team coach David Moyes,” a club statement announced.
“The club wish to thank him . . . for all he brought to the club, his professionalism and his dedication in carrying out his duties.”
Former Barcelona reserve team coach Eusebio Sacristan will take over from the Scot, after signing a contract that runs until June 2017.
Moyes took charge of the San Sebastian outfit last November, just seven months after being fired by United after for overseeing a disastrous debut campaign following the retirement of club legend Alex Ferguson as United finished outside the top four in the Premier League for the first time in 24 years.
However, Friday’s 2-0 defeat at newly-promoted Las Palmas left Sociedad above the relegation zone only on goal difference with just nine points from their first 11 games, exactly the same situation they were in when Moyes was hired 364 days ago. — AFP.
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