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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says he was 'hung out to dry' by Leeds United amid controversial exit

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says he was 'hung out to dry' and made to be a 'scapegoat' by Leeds United.

The former Whites striker spent two seasons at Leeds before leaving to join Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. However, the 1998/99 Premier League golden boot winner insists that he never wanted to depart Elland Road.

Hasselbaink was signed by George Graham, but the Dutchman believes he was never truly rated by Graham's successor, David O'Leary, which played a big role in his exit.

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