However, we managed to position ourselves better than our rivals and this is shown by the results. A busy schedule, injuries and a young but skilled team. The Spaniard released a statement following his exit, saying, “It has been a very intense period for many reasons. Known as a defensive-minded coach, oddly enough, Gracia’s overseen a goal or more in his last nine games at Leeds. Michael Skubala led Leeds to a draw and loss before Gracia took the reins, and Leeds won three and drew one in a six-match stretch that saw the club rise as high as 13th.īut the club has conceded four or more goals three times in an ensuing five-match winless run and Gracia, seemingly, has run out of time. Gracia was hired in February after the club fired American boss Jesse Marsch with the club in 17th place and in one of the most congested relegation fights in history. I could’ve done with more time, but we’ve got four games and hopefully I can keep this fabulous club in the Premier League.” I know it’s in a lot of trouble, but I’ve seen a lot of trouble before.
A tingle runs through your veins when you take over at a football club.
I’m here overlooking the training ground and the fabulous facilities and I’m excited to be involved. “The phone popped up with a name I knew fairly well, I knew what it was, and it took me two seconds to say yes. I never thought at this stage of the season… I thought there would be no jobs,” he said.
The 68-year-old Allardyce gave an interview to TalkSport on Wednesday and says he’s up for the fight. Oddly enough, Allardyce’s last Premier League match was a defeat to Leeds at Elland Road.
The move follows Leeds’ Monday announcement that director of football Victor Orta left the club. Gracia’s last match was a 4-1 beatdown at Bournemouth, a loss that left 17th-place Leeds with the second-worst relegation odds in the Premier League. Leeds United has fired Javi Gracia and hired Sam Allardyce as manager for the final four games of the Premier League season in a desperation move to jumpstart its players.
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