Leeds are on the lookout for a new manager as they bid to bounce straight back to the Premier League following relegation under Allardyce.
Leeds United have confirmed that Sam Allardyce will leave the club following their relegation from the Premier League.
The 68-year-old was brought in with the aim of keeping the club in the top-flight but was unable to save them, losing three of his four games in charge and drawing the other.
“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.”
Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear added: “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, 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.”
Relegation ended Leeds’ three-year stay in the Premier League and the club will be desperate to get their next managerial appointment right after sacking Jesse Marsch and Javi Gracia last season, before turning to Allardyce.
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard was one of 14 managers sacked by a Premier League club last season after Aston Villa made a poor start to the campaign.
The former Liverpool captain’s reputation took a further hit as his replacement Unai Emery guided Villa away from a relegation battle and into the Europa Conference League.
Prior to joining Villa, though, Gerrard had made a very successful start to his managerial career, winning the Scottish Premiership title with Rangers in 2021 to end Celtic’s nine-year period of dominance, and doing so unbeaten.
Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers was another Premier League boss who lost his job this season after being fired by Leicester in April as they sought – unsuccessfully – to avoid the drop.
Up until that point, Rodgers had enjoyed a successful period at the King Power Stadium, leading the Foxes to their first-ever FA Cup success in 2021 and consecutive fifth-place finishes in the Premier League.
Although Rodgers’ time at Leicester ended in disappointing circumstances, it would be a surprise if his next job was in the Championship given his track record with Celtic, Liverpool and Swansea.
Rodgers has also been linked with Spurs as a replacement for Antonio Conte.
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