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Matty Hewitt

Leeds United's 'strange' decision to sack Marcelo Bielsa and Jesse Marsch comes under fire

Former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes has taken aim at the Leeds United board for sacking both Marcelo Bielsa and his successor Jesse Marsch. The Whites have been on a downward trajectory since Bielsa's final season in charge, falling from the lofty heights of a top-half finish and becoming relegation candidates in the past two seasons.

The Argentinian's successor, Marsch, kept the Whites up on the final day of last season but was given the boot in February this year after a summer of promises from the Leeds board. The Whites have just 270 minutes to save their Premier League status with Sam Allardyce taking over from Javi Gracia.

The former England boss lost his first game in charge to Manchester City and faces a tough run of games against Newcastle United, West Ham and Tottenham.

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