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.

David Moyes Expects Support From Man United Fans

David Moyes insists he retains the support of the majority of Manchester United fans.

A group of supporters have clubbed together to pay for a light aircraft to fly over Old Trafford on Saturday, trailed by a banner that reads "Wrong One - Moyes Out".

The United boss said fans were "entitled" to organise such a protest after recent results, but the Scot insists he is supported by most fans, the club's board and the playing staff.

Moyes deals with Chris Smalling over alleged late-night indiscretion

Chris Smalling. Photo: PA

Manchester United manager David Moyes has disciplined Chris Smalling after the defender was pictured out in Manchester during the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Manchester Evening News published pictures of Smalling which it claimed shows the England international apparently singing in the streets at 3:15am on Saturday morning.

Smalling had stayed in the north-west while the rest of his team-mates travelled to London for their Saturday evening clash against West Ham because of a hamstring injury.