The League Managers' Association has criticised Manchester United over the handling of David Moyes' dismissal.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan was critical of United's handling of Moyes's sacking, which was confirmed by the club on Tuesday, less than 10 months after he took the job.
Former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been a big influence at the LMA and was involved in the decision to sack Moyes.
Bevan said: "The LMA is very disappointed with the nature of David's departure from Manchester United and to read extensive reports in the press, confirming David's sacking, before David himself had been spoken to officially by the club.
"Throughout his time at United, David, as he always does, has conducted himself with integrity and professionalism, values that he believes in and that have been strongly associated with the club and its rich tradition. It is therefore sad to see the end of David's tenure at United being handled in an unprofessional manner."
