Leeds United have sacked head coach Javi Gracia and drafted in Sam Allardyce as his replacement until the end of the season.
Gracia was given his marching orders on Wednesday morning after just two-and-a-half months at Elland Road. The decision was taken on the back of a dismal 4-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday which leaves Leeds sitting just outside the relegation zone on goal difference. The Whites have moved quickly to bring in Allardyce to take Gracia’s spot in the dugout, with the former England boss set to earn a seven-figure bonus if he can keep Leeds in the Premier League – according to The Times.
Allardyce returns to the English top-flight after a two-year absence, with his last job at West Brom coming to an end in the summer of 2021. He was unable to prevent the Baggies from falling down to the Championship, but has a reputation for pulling off great escapes after previous spells at Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Everton.
