The League Managers' Association has blasted the "unprofessional manner" in which David Moyes was sacked by Man Utd

Moyes was sacked earlier this week. Photo: PA

The League Managers' Association has blasted the "unprofessional manner" in which David Moyes was sacked by Manchester United.

Reports started emerging on Monday afternoon that Moyes was set to be axed - some 16 hours before he was informed at a meeting with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on Tuesday morning that his contract was being terminated.

Man United fans say they've become a laughing stock

 

David Moyes' departure was choreographed. Photo: PA

Manchester United have been accused of turning themselves into a laughing stock with their handling of David Moyes' departure.

Moyes' nine-month reign at Old Trafford came to an end on Tuesday when he was sacked following a meeting at 8am with vice-chairman Ed Woodward at Carrington.

The dismissal did not come as a surprise as many national media outlets reported on Monday afternoon that Moyes was to be dismissed.

Ferdinand Embarrassed By Man United Form

 

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits he has felt too embarrassed to show his face in public at times this year because of his team's dreadful form.

Ferdinand has known nothing but success since he joined United 12 years ago, winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League.

The defender has, therefore, found life hard going this year because of the team's struggle under David Moyes.

Scholes backs Moyes to carry on at Man United

David Moyes will be wondering if things can get any worse. Photo: PA

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes believes manager David Moyes deserves the club's backing, despite the Red Devils suffering another heavy defeat on Tuesday night.

Just eight days on from their humbling at home to fierce rivals Liverpool, United suffered another 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford, this time against Manchester City.

Top Five Transfer Rumours - Man United To Bid £30m for England Duo, Man City want Dutchman, Spurs Eye French Defender

After a long time courting Luke Shaw, David Moyes is now also keen on Adam Lallana and is willing to pay £30million for the England and Southampton duo (Express)

Spurs have targeted Valencia's left-sided defender Jeremy Mathieu as the man to replace Jan Verthonghen if the Belgian leaves White Hart Lane in the summer (Star)

Manchesters City and United are both keen on signing Celtic's Dutch centre-back Virgil van Dijk (Scotsman)

Sir Alex Ferguson believes David Moyes will be a success at Manchester United and should be given time to improve

Moyes has been widely criticised for the job he has done at Old Trafford since replacing Ferguson at the helm during the summer.

United, who are not playing this weekend, are seventh in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Chelsea by a huge margin of 18 points - and are on the verge of Champions League elimination following their 2-0 defeat to Olympiakos in Athens.