Leeds United said goodbye to Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday after the club moved replace the Argentine as manager of the club following a run of form that saw the team pick up only one point in six games and leaving them exposed to the relegation places.
Former RB Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch is set to come in and replace the legendary manager but Leeds fans are filled with sadness to say goodbye to the manager who restored the club to the Premier League after 16 years out of the top flight.
As well as the fans, current and ex-Leeds United players posted messages of farewell to Bielsa, with many gaining their opportunity to play for the club because of the Argentine and others having their careers transformed by his arrival at Leeds.
Here are all the players Bielsa utilised in competitive fixtures at the club:
Bailey Peacock-Farrell
Bielsa's first number one. Leeds were top of the league with him in goal but he was replaced mid-season and moved to Burnley the next summer.
Will Huffer
Made one appearance for the club when Peacock-Farrell picked up and injury at the same time that Jamal Blackman had his loan cut short after an injury.
Kiko Casilla
Joined from Real Madrid in January 2019 and became number one. Made a high profile error in the play-off semi-final second leg against Derby County before picking up a ban after being found guilty of racistly abusing Jonathan Leko the next season. Now at Elche in La Liga.
Luke Ayling
A mainstay of Bielsa's team throughout the Argentine's time. Played a key role in turning around the team's form when they seemed they would promotion slip in 19/20.
Barry Douglas
Arrived at the club to be the main left back but struggled for fitness throughout his time at Leeds, limiting his impact.
Liam Cooper
Cooper was captain when Bielsa arrived and remained the changing-room leader throughout, lifting the Championship trophy in 19/20.
Pontus Jansson
The Swede had a slow start under Bielsa after returning late from the World Cup. Sold to Brentford before Bielsa's second season.
Gaetano Berardi
Repurposed as a centre back by Bielsa. Played a bit-part role in the promotion season but played on despite his contract expiring and ruptured his ACL. Signed a new contract and played in the Premier League before moving on at the end of 20/21.
Leif Davis
One of the earliest youngsters to be given a chance, making his debut against Aston Villa in the 3-2 victory at Villa Park. Now on loan at Bournemouth.
Aapo Halme
The Finnish youngster played just four times, used as an emergency option at centre back. He was sold to Barnsley in the summer of 19/20.
Adam Forshaw
Despite starting the first season injured and missing a season and a half, Forshaw was regularly picked in midfield when fit.
Ezgjan Alioski
Alioski began life under Bielsa as the first-choice left winger but moved to left back after Barry Douglas got injured. He primarily played there before leaving the club at the end of 20/21 where he helped the team to ninth in the Premier League.
Stuart Dallas
Dallas was injured for much of Bielsa's first season but went on to become one of the first names on the team sheet in his second, third and fourth seasons. He was player of the year in Leeds' first season back at the top level after 16 years away.
Pablo Hernandez
Perhaps the most important player under Bielsa in the Championship. Hernandez made Leeds tick and scored the crucial goal against Swansea to put the Whites on the brink of promotion.
Jack Harrison
Harrison had three season long loans, improving each season under Bielsa. He was then bought from Manchester City before this season began.
Kalvin Phillips
Phillips was transformed under Bielsa. Before Bielsa, he was seen as an average Championship midfielder but the Argentine made him a defensive midfielder and it was in that position that Phillips won the England player of the year for 2021 after a mercurial rise.
Izzy Brown
One of the few total failures during Bielsa's time. Brown struggled to ever get fit enough to feature and only made two short substitute appearances.
Mateusz Klich
One of those who gave the most physically under Bielsa, as he started every single game, up until missing the one immediately after promotion was confirmed due to the extravagances of his celebrations.
Jamie Shackleton
Shackleton was given his Leeds debut by Bielsa, coming on as a late substitute against Derby in the second game of the 18/19 season.
Jordan Stevens
Stevens made 6 appearances for the club, all coming as a late substitute. He is now playing for League Two side, Barrow.
Clarke Odour
Odour featured in the FA Cup match at QPR in 18/19 but made no more appearances for the first-team. He played a role in keeping Barnsley in the Championship in 19/20, scoring against Brentford on the final day.
Kemar Roofe
Roofe scored 15 goals for Leeds under Bielsa but struggled with injuries in 18/19. He left for Anderlecht the following summer before moving to Rangers.
Patrick Bamford
Bamford move to Leeds just before the start of the 18/19 season and was firmly established as first-choice striker the next season. He scored 17 Premier League goals in 20/21, earning him an England call-up.
Tyler Roberts
Bielsa used Roberts regularly, appreciating his versatility to play as a striker and a midfielder.
Ryan Edmondson
Edmondson played only match for Bielsa and has been on loan ever since.
Jack Clarke
Leeds sold Clarke for £10million after the 18/19 season after a string of game changing performances for the Whites.
Kun Temenuzhkov
The Bulgarian's only appearance came in the FA Cup against QPR.
Samuel Saiz
Saiz started on electrifying form under Bielsa before fizzling out and leaving midway through the 18/19 season, citing homesickness.
Lewis Baker
The on-loan Chelsea midfielder struggled for game-time in 18/19 and had his loan cut short.
Tom Pearce
Despite impressing in the previous season under Paul Heckingbottom, Pearce barely had a chance under Bielsa and left in 19/20.
Conor Shaughnessy
Like Pearce, Shaughnessy's chances were very limited. Now plays for Burton Albion.
Jamal Blackman
Blackman's only opportunities came in the EFL Cup, before he broke his leg in an U23 game and returned to Chelsea.
Illan Meslier
The young Frenchman came into the team after Casilla's ban and has been the first-choice goalkeeper ever since.
Ben White
White played every minute in the Championship during his loan from Brighton. He impressed so much Leeds bid over £30million for him on being promoted but Brighton would not sell.
Pascal Struijk
Struijk made a small number of appearances in 19/20 but starred in defence in 20/21, establishing himself as a genuine first-team squad member.
Oliver Casey
Casey made a handful of appearances, largely as a substitute as well as a start in the EFL Cup before moving to Blackpool.
Ian Poveda
Poveda arrived in January 2020 and made a small number of appearances late that season from the bench. Had a role as an impact sub in the Premier League before a loan to Blackburn at the start of this season.
Helder Costa
Perhaps not the impact expected after his move from Wolves but Costa had an important role in the promotion team and scored three goals and made three assists in the Premier League before moving to Valencia.
Robbie Gotts
After a run of being named on the bench but not coming on, Gotts start in the FA Cup against Arsenal in 19/20. He then played in the Championship, coming off the bench against Cardiff City but made no more appearances.
Mateusz Bogusz
There were high hopes for Bogusz but he had little chance to prove himself. Made only two appearances under Bielsa.
Jean-Kevin Augustin
The biggest flop of the Bielsa era. Leeds are still fighting against paying the fee agreed with RB Leipzig for the Frenchman after they released the player before the end of the promotion season due to the pandemic.
Eddie Nketiah
The Arsenal loanee scored some important goals for Leeds but struggled to shift Patrick Bamford from the starting line-up and was recalled in January.
Diego Llorente
The Spanish centre back joined late in the summer of 20/21 and struggled with injuries, before becoming Bielsa's first-choice at right centre back.
Robin Koch
Initially signed to replace Ben White, Koch has played in midfield more often as he has struggled with injuries of his own and when fit, Leeds have often needed him to cover for Phillips.
Charlie Cresswell
The Leeds academy product is one of the brightest prospects at the club but has only made a small number of appearances with bielsa preferring to move Ayling central than use Cresswell.
Niall Huggins
Huggins made only one appearance, coing on at left back as Leeds lost 4-2 to Arsenal at the Emirates in 20/21.
Raphinha
One of the finest transfers during the Bielsa era, Raphinha has lit up the Premier League since joining the Whites on summer deadline day of 20/21.
Jack Jenkins
Jenkins was given his debut in the second half of Leeds' FA Cup third round loss to Crawley Town in 20/21.
Rodrigo
Leeds made Rodrigo their record signing in 20/21, paying almost £30million for the Spaniard. Whilst signed as a striker, Bielsa has largely played him in midfield.
Sam Greenwood
Another who made his debut at Crawley, Greenwood has had few opportunities in the first-team.
Junior Firpo
A £13million signing intended to replace Alioski. Firpo has struggled for fitness and form since joining the Whites.
Daniel James
After almost signing him in Bielsa's first season, Leeds brought James to the club this summer. He has primarily played as a striker to cover for the injured Patrick Bamford.
Joe Gelhardt
The youngster who has made the biggest impact in 21/22, Gelhardt has impressed in limited minutes, leaving many fans frustrated he hasn't played more.
Stuart McKinstry
McKinstry made his debut as a substitute in the EFL Cup against Fulham, scoring his penalty in the shootout.
Lewis Bate
Bate has impressed in the U23s but didn't get in his first-team chance until the middle of the season, playing in the FA Cup and Premier League but hasn't featured for the first-team since his Premier League debut.
Leo Hjelde
Hjelde started at centre back in the FA Cup, before making a couple of substitute appearances as an auxiliary left back.
Cody Drameh
Drameh was given a start in the EFL Cup and the Premier League as well as a small number of substitute appearances this season. However, he chose to leave for Cardiff City on loan.
Crysencio Summerville
The Dutch winger impressed in the 21/22 pre-season but has found his appearances limited. He started against Fulham in the EFL Cup and has a small amount of minutes off the bench in the Premier League.
Liam McCarron
McCarron came on as a second half-substitute against Arsenal this season, when Leeds have 11 first-team squad members unavailable.
