Leeds United confirmed the dismissal of Victor Orta as the club's sporting director on Tuesday morning.
Following talks with Andrea Radrizzani in the hours after Leeds' dismal 4-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday, Orta's departure was agreed by mutual consent. The former Middlesbrough chief spent almost six years at Elland Road as Radrizzani's right hand man, but has come increasingly under fire in the last 12 months among supporters.
A number of his decisions both on and off the pitch have ultimately led to another season of struggle, with Leeds facing a huge task to preserve their Premier League status in the final four matches. So, with that in mind, here is a look at four costly mistakes that have cost him his job.
