David Moyes sacked by Real Sociedad

The former Everton and Manchester United manager had spent almost a year in charge of the Spanish club, having been appointed on November 10, 2014.

"Real Sociedad have decided to terminate the contract of first team coach David Moyes. His assistant Billy McKinlay also split with the club," a statement read on the club's website.

"The club wishes to thank David Moyes and Billy McKinlay for the professionalism and dedication they have shown during the course of their duties in the direction of the first team, while wishing them the best for the future.”

Sociedad have lost four of their last five league matches and have slipped to 16th place. Friday's 2-0 loss to lowly Las Palmas was a major setback.

A highlight of Moyes' spell in charge of Sociedad was January's 1-0 victory over Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Such notable results were few and far between, though, and, with Sociedad finishing 12th last term and having gathered a mere nine points from 11 games this season, Moyes was relieved of his duties.

The 52-year-old may now look to resume his career in the British game.

After a four-year stint at Preston, the Scot spent 11 largely successful years at Everton before being tempted to Manchester.

Moyes was linked with the Aston Villa job when it was recently available, but Remi Garde was Randy Lerner's choice.