He was the manager of Cambridge United FC (1974-1978), West Bromwich Albion FC (1978-1981), Manchester United FC (1981-1986, West Bromwich Albion FC (1987-1988), Sheffield Wednesday FC (1989-1991), Aston Villa FC (1991-1994), Coventry City (1995-1996), Sheffield Wednesday FC (1997-1998), Nottingham Forest (1999).