Former Leeds United manager Javi Gracia has claimed that Victor Orta's sacking was "just as difficult, if not more" than losing his own job.
Leeds confirmed on Wednesday morning that Gracia's time at the club had come to an end after a 12-game spell. The Spaniard led the club to three Premier League victories over Southampton, Wolves and Nottingham Forest.
Sam Allardyce will now take charge of the Whites for their final four fixtures of the season, starting with a trip to reigning champions Manchester City on Saturday. Subsequent games against Newcastle United, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur complete the run-in for Leeds.