Ronald Koeman's sacking late on Wednesday night as Barcelona manager was not surprising, the manner in which it was carried out though did raise a few eyebrows.
Reports claim that following a surprise 1-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano, president Joan Laporta finally pulled the trigger on the Dutchman's reign at the Nou Camp during a flight back from LaLiga clash.
But how does it compare to previous bizarre sackings? Sportsmail looks back at managers who learned of their fate during a game, after winning a league title and even on television!