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Former Bolton and West Brom manager has left Leeds after failing to keep them in the Premier League
Sam Allardyce has left his position as Leeds manager after only four matches in charge of the club following the club’s relegation to the EFL Championship.
Allardyce leaves Leeds after relegation
Allardyce was given the difficult task of keeping Leeds in the Premier League with only four games left in the campaign, but the 68-year-old veteran was unable to save them from getting relegated.
Leeds lost three of four games under Allardyce and only picked up one point in the 2-2 draw against Newcastle.
They were unable to win a single game under the veteran manager and suffered relegation for the first time since they were promoted in 2020.
Speaking on his decision to leave the club, 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.
"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."
Leeds grateful to Allardyce despite relegation
Allardyce had garnered a reputation as a relegation survival expert but was apparently given too much to do at Leeds with too little time.
The club released a statement on Allardyce’s departure, with Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear saying: "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."
Leeds have not made an announcement on who will replace Allardyce, with the club stating that one will come in the next few weeks.
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