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The former Everton and Manchester United boss has paid the price for a poor start to the 2015-16 season, after just 12 months in charge of the San Sebastian club Real Sociedad  have confirmed that they have sacked  David Moyes  as their head coach. The ex-Manchester United boss only joined the Liga outfit a year ago but, after leading them from 15th to 12th place by the end of the 2014-15 campaign, they now sit 16th and are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference. "Real Sociedad have decided to cancel the contract of first-team coach David Moyes. His assistant Billy McKinley was also released from the Txuri Urdin," read a club statement released on Monday.  "The Txuri Urdin entity would like to thank both David Moyes and Billy McKinlay for their contribution, professionalism and dedication they have shown during their time in charge of the first team, and wish them all the best in their professional and personal futures."  Real, who were beaten by r

It isn't a secret that Neymar is good at soccer, or at least it shouldn't be. If you weren't aware... Well, that settles that. Not only did this goal put Barcelona up 3-0, it also resulted in the defender having to forfeit all of his earthly possessions to Neymar. (via penguin672232 on r/soccer)

Chelsea are planning to sign a new striker in January to try and solve their goal-scoring problems, sources have told ESPN FC, with Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Paco Alcacer potential targets. The reigning Premier League champions have struggled for goals so far this season, scoring 16 in 12 fixtures. Last campaign's top scorer Diego Costa has scored two Premier League goals so far, while fellow strikers Radamel Falcao has scored once and Loic Remy has yet to net in the league with his two strikes coming in the Capital One Cup. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=intl:2705901 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is seeking a proven goal scorer to aid the side's recovery, with the Blues currently 16th in the table. Sources have told ESPN FC that the club are drawing up a list of potential targets for when the transfer window reopens in January with a new striker a top priority. Former Manchester United forward Hernandez is a possible target having impressed at

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he felt "alone" at Anfield in the closing stages of the  2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace. Sections of home supporters left their seats after Scott Dann headed Palace ahead eight minutes from time. "Eighty-two minutes - game over," said Klopp, who suffered his first defeat as Liverpool boss. "I turned around and I felt pretty alone at this moment. We have to decide when it is over." Dann's header saw Palace go above Liverpool in the Premier League table and means Klopp has won three, drawn three and lost one of his first seven games in charge. Former Borussia Dortmund manager Klopp - who  said that the club must calm down  after they conceded another late goal against Southampton in October - was not angry with the fans who left, but frustrated with his players for not making them believe that a comeback was possible. "I am not disappointed about this, the fans leaving, they have reasons," said th

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho still retains the support of Blues owner Roman Abramovich and his position is not under immediate threat. The Blues  lost at Stoke on Saturday  with Mourinho absent as he served a one-game stadium ban. The defeat was Chelsea's seventh in 12 Premier League games and leaves them three points above the relegation zone in 16th place. Mourinho's side face Norwich at Stamford Bridge on 21 November The last time Chelsea lost seven of their opening 12 games in a top-flight season was in 1978-79 when they were relegated. Mourinho, who signed a new four-year contract in August,  thanked Abramovich for his support  in October following a defeat at home by Southampton. However, since then Chelsea have continued to struggle as they have lost three of their four top flight games and been knocked out of the League Cup on penalties, also at Stoke. Mourinho, who has said  the club will have to sack him  if they want to get rid of him as he will