Bielsa gone at Leeds

[tommye]

Bielsa leaves Leeds after poor run

Marcelo Bielsa leaves his role as Leeds United head coach following the club's recent poor run of form.

www.bbc.co.uk

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has "parted company" with Leeds United after a run of poor form which saw his side suffer several heavy defeats.
The 66-year-old Argentine, appointed in June 2018, leaves with the Whites two points above the relegation zone.
Under Bielsa, Leeds finished ninth last season in their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
But Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Tottenham meant they had lost their past four games by an aggregate score of 17-2.
"This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani.
"With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all.
"However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.
"We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I feel now is the right time to bring in a new head coach, in order to have an impact in the decisive stage of the season."

 

[Ring master]

It was always coming, when your losing not just a lot, but losing by conceding a lot when you are that close to the relegation zone, it was always likely for me

 

[anton66]

Bielsa leaves Leeds after poor run

Marcelo Bielsa leaves his role as Leeds United head coach following the club's recent poor run of form.

www.bbc.co.uk

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has "parted company" with Leeds United after a run of poor form which saw his side suffer several heavy defeats.
The 66-year-old Argentine, appointed in June 2018, leaves with the Whites two points above the relegation zone.
Under Bielsa, Leeds finished ninth last season in their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
But Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Tottenham meant they had lost their past four games by an aggregate score of 17-2.
"This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani.
"With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all.
"However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.
"We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I feel now is the right time to bring in a new head coach, in order to have an impact in the decisive stage of the season."

Bollocks, they’re going to get better now.

 

[Runub]

Inevitable. Who will replace him? Not sure bringing in Jesse Marsch would be a good idea given their current situation. They need a quick turn around in their fortunes and could a manager with no experience of the PL do that?

 

[Nymzee]

Marsch's style of football will click with the Leeds squad but he's also quite tactically naive and never had to manage a struggling side before. Without Bamford and Phillips I can't see them doing any better with him.

 

[Ring master]

Leeds say they will "aim to make an announcement on a new appointment tomorrow. so all sorted for who it seems like then, if they do it tomorrow

 

[Nymzee]

Leeds say they will "aim to make an announcement on a new appointment tomorrow. so all sorted for who it seems like then, if they do it tomorrow

It's Marsch. Just needs a work permit now.

 

[davek]

Absolutely pathetic.

There'll be a queue for Bielsa's services round the block.

I'd have had him here in a shot. A little more cash allied to his work ethic and we'd be top 6.

 

[summerisle]

Inevitable. Who will replace him? Not sure bringing in Jesse Marsch would be a good idea given their current situation. They need a quick turn around in their fortunes and could a manager with no experience of the PL do that?

 

[Runub]

Given their position not the worst idea but given our position maybe they can appoint Benitez. Taking Leeds down would compensate a little for the mess he made here

 

[COYBL25]

Could this be the big cloob that have been sniffing around Benitez @Theoneandonly ?

I truly hope so.

 

[Billy Dean]

Marsch's style of football will click with the Leeds squad but he's also quite tactically naive and never had to manage a struggling side before. Without Bamford and Phillips I can't see them doing any better with him.

I think without those 2 it's a very poor squad of players. Surprised if any manager could save that lot

 

[4737carlin]

Bad news for us this

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Leeds fans not happy with the decision and say that they would have rather gone down with Biesla playing his type of footy.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Leeds fans not happy with the decision and say that they would have rather gone down with Biesla playing his type of footy.

Asking for Fat Sam to go in and save them. The cognitive dissonance would be marvellous to observe.