5 worst managerial appointments over the last decade

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#1 David Moyes - Manchester United

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Moyes was the man chosen by Sir Alex Ferguson for the United job.

When Sir Alex Ferguson left the manager's chair at Old Trafford in 2013, he was entrusted with the last responsibility of choosing his heir. Sir Alex recommended David Moyes's name as his experience of Premier League appealed the United boss.

David Moyes was given the United job on 1 July 2013. "The Chosen One" as the banners said at Old Trafford, little did anyone know what lied ahead.

Moyes never offered himself for the job, as if he knew what was to come ahead. There is no perfect adjective to describe what Moyes did at Manchester United. All the records that were engraved by Sir Alex at the walls of Old Trafford were demolished by Moyes.

Manchester United never appeared to be the reigning champions. Moyes had a shambolic season losing 15 and drawing 9 of his 51 matches managed. The teams like Swansea, Crystal Palace, Cardiff City who had never gained a point against United, went onto beat the Red Devils.

Moyes was sacked on 22 April 2014. United had crashed out of every competition and finished seventh in the league. It was after 34 years that Man United was going to miss European football.

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