Sam Allardyce has left Leeds United by mutual consent after failing to save the club from Premier League relegation.
Allardyce joined Leeds with four games left in the season in an effort to avoid relegation, however he failed in his brief. Leeds were relegated on the final day of the season after a 4-1 home defeat by Tottenham. He’s only been on the job for 30 days.
Leeds’ defeat on the final day of the Premier League sealed Big Sam’s fate.
A statement read: “Leeds United and Sam Allardyce can confirm that both parties have mutually agreed for Sam’s spell at the club to end following the completion of the 2022/23 season.
Allardyce said: “It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League. I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity.
“I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of [assistants] Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks.
“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 for the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong.”
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Allardyce was Leeds’ third manager of the season, succeeding Jesse Marsch and Javi Gracia. He joined on May 3 and took just one point from a possible 12 in four games against Manchester City, Newcastle, West Ham, and Tottenham.
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