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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Leeds United's major call vindicated as chairman plots next move amid Raphinha's farewell

Sections of the Leeds United crowd chanted in the direction of the directors box in the final game at Elland Road making it known that, from here on out, the season's outcome was down to chairman Andrea Radrizzani.

Leeds were losing 1-0 to Brighton with relegation starring them in the face. "Radrizanni, this is on you," was sang by some. Well if that is the case then the man who led the promotion charge is also the man who keeps the Yorkshire side afloat, ensuring a third year of top flight football.

Marcelo Bielsa for many symbolised God at Elland Road, but more and more were beginning to believe that even good things come to an end. A 4-0 defeat to Tottenham in February proved the final straw with defensive frailties failing to be addressed and the Argentine was axed, replaced by American Jesse Marsch.

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