Report: Allardyce being considered for Leeds job if Gracia gets sacked
Sam Allardyce could be set for a return to the Premier League.Leeds United are strongly considering appointing the veteran as manager if they part ways with current head coach Javi Gracia, reports Phil Hay of The Athletic.The former England coach has been out of work for almost two years since last managing at West Bromwich Albion. But Allardyce could be back on the touchline before the 2022-23 campaign closes as Leeds attempt to salvage their disappointing season by avoiding relegation.Leeds have collected one point from their last five games and continue to struggle under Gracia, who the club appointed on a short-term contract until the end of the season.Their most recent defeat - a resounding 4-1 loss to relegation-threatened Bournemouth - intensified calls for a coaching change at Leeds by their frustrated fan base.As of Monday, Leeds sit one spot above relegation in 17th - the same place in the table they resided when Jesse Marsch was fired as manager in February.Allardyce failed to save West Brom from relegation during his last stint as coach. However, the 68-year-old successfully helped clubs such as Sunderland (2016) and Crystal Palace (2017) from going down to the Championship.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
Sam Allardyce could be set for a return to the Premier League.
Leeds United are strongly considering appointing the veteran as manager if they part ways with current head coach Javi Gracia, reports Phil Hay of The Athletic.
The former England coach has been out of work for almost two years since last managing at West Bromwich Albion. But Allardyce could be back on the touchline before the 2022-23 campaign closes as Leeds attempt to salvage their disappointing season by avoiding relegation.
Leeds have collected one point from their last five games and continue to struggle under Gracia, who the club appointed on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
Their most recent defeat - a resounding 4-1 loss to relegation-threatened Bournemouth - intensified calls for a coaching change at Leeds by their frustrated fan base.
As of Monday, Leeds sit one spot above relegation in 17th - the same place in the table they resided when Jesse Marsch was fired as manager in February.
Allardyce failed to save West Brom from relegation during his last stint as coach. However, the 68-year-old successfully helped clubs such as Sunderland (2016) and Crystal Palace (2017) from going down to the Championship.
Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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