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Allardyce leaves relegated Leeds after four games

The 68-year-old lost three and drew one of his matches in charge, having succeeded Javi Gracia on 3 May.

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by The Star

News02 June 2023 - 11:30
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In Summary


• Leeds will return to the Championship after a three-season stay in the top flight.

• 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-Allardyce.

Leeds United players celebrate during a past match

Manager Sam Allardyce has left Leeds United 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.

Leeds will return to the Championship after a three-season stay in the top flight.

"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," 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 for the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong."

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