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10 shocking substitutions, feat. Lineker, Gerrard and a mouthy West Ham fan

After Juan Mata was controversially hooked by Jose Mourinho just 30 minutes after coming on in Sunday's Community Shield, Tim Ellis picks out 10 other memorable changes...

1. Delio Rossi packs a punch, Fiorentina vs Novara 2012

My gesture was ugly, disgraceful and I am very saddened. I have never allowed myself to hit anyone, not even my children

- Delio Rossi

In 2012, Fiorentina sacked manager Delio Rossi for throwing punches at Adem Ljajic - his own player - after the ex-Manchester United trialist sarcastically applauded the decision to rope him off against Novara.