Football’s nine harshest manager sackings ever – multiple Chelsea victims and Man United scapegoat among those hastily dismissed

Vicente Del Bosque – Real Madrid (1999-2003)

Just to emphasise Florentino Perez’s control at the club and unique search for absolute perfection, Del Bosque was sacked at Madrid despite being the architect of one of the club’s most successful periods with La Liga wins and a Champions League trophy.

He has since gone on to manage Spain at international level, leading them to a World Cup and European Championship win.