Javi Gracia has been sacked as Leeds United manager with Sam Allardyce handed the task of masterminding their Premier League survival bid.
Gracia departs Leeds with the club in relegation trouble. The Spaniard won just three of his 11 matches in charge and leaves them in 17th place and only out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Ad In their last five matches, Leeds have conceded 18 goals, including back-to-back 5-1 and 6-1 home losses against Crystal Palace and Liverpool, and a 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday.
Premier LeagueAllardyce not worried by possible probe into Snodgrass omission19/01/2021 AT 21:00 Widespread reports that veteran manager Allardyce would be appointed imminently to guide the Yorkshire club for the final four games of the season were confirmed with the team announcing his appointment in the same statement.