Sociedad discards Moyes and turns to Eusebio

David Moyes' bid to resurrect his career in La Liga ended in failure when Real Sociedad fired him on Monday following a loss at Las Palmas which left it hovering just above the relegation zone.

Moyes, who took over at Sociedad almost exactly a year ago after a disappointing spell in charge of English Premier League club Manchester United, has been replaced by former Celta Vigo and Barcelona B coach Eusebio Sacristan.

The 51-year-old Eusebio, who is taking on his first top-flight coaching job, has signed a contract until the end of next season.