Leeds Head Coach, Sam Allardyce Leaves Club After Relegation From Premier League
Leeds Head Coach, Sam Allardyce has left the club after his four-game tenure ended in relegation from the Premier League.
The 68-year-old lost three and drew one of his matches in charge, having succeeded Javi Gracia on 3 May.
“It has been an honor to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League,” said Allardyce.
“At this stage in my career I am not sure taking on this challenge, which is potentially a long-term project, is something I could commit to, but I wish the club every success in the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong.“
Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear said: “We thank Sam for being brave enough to step in and do all he could to save us.
“Sadly, it was not to be, but Sam, [assistants] Karl Robinson, and Robbie Keane did everything they could to lift the mood at Thorp Arch and Elland Road, and for that, we are all extremely grateful.“
The club disclosed that “an announcement on a new Leeds United head coach will be made in the coming weeks”.
