The 50-year-old took over as the boss of the Red Devils following the departure of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who himself was also a former Drumchapel Amateurs player in the 1950s, less than a year ago.

However, has now been handed his marching orders after a disappointing run of form has seen United slump to seventh in the Premier League table — 23 points off leaders Liverpool.

Today a spokesperson for the club said: “Manchester United announces that David Moyes has left the club.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role.” Last year the Post revealed how Moyes’ father, David Snr, said he was sure his son would be a success.

The former Drumchapel Amateur coach and president said: “He has got the right attitude for it, he works hard and he deserves everything he has got.

“He puts everything in to it and like everything else in life, you get out what you put in.”