5 famous managers who were sacked after they lost the dressing room

2) David Moyes (Manchester United)

Even Ryan Giggs (L) did not agree with the way David Moyes (R) ran things at Old Trafford

Frankly, taking over from a manager such as Sir Alex Ferguson would be a nightmare for any coach. David Moyes may not have been the first-choice but the club didn't have any other option at the time and decided to place their trust in an inexperienced manager to take the reins of the biggest football club in England.

It was an unmitigated disaster. Moyes had neither the presence nor the tactical acumen to lead the Red Devils to glory like his predecessor did. His small-club mentality and overly cautious approach when it came to making tactical decisions may have helped him at Everton but it clearly did not fit into the philosophy of the Old Trafford club.

Fans initially gave 'The Chosen One' a chance to get things right but the tide soon turned after a string of disappointing results. Players who weren't picked in the matchday squad soon placed bets on when he would be fired.

Training sessions saw players quickly losing interest while players slowly became undisciplined - something unheard of during Ferguson's reign. One player (a substitute) even encouraged the fourth official to send him off in a game where Moyes argued with the referee.

10 months after he was signed, Moyes lost his job when United were certain to miss out on the Champions League for the first time in years. Ryan Giggs was appointed interim player-manager until the end of the season as a result.