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Leeds United supporters deliver twin verdicts on seismic Victor Orta and Sam Allardyce reports


Leeds United supporters have been quick to express their delight at the reports that director of football Victor Orta is set to leave the club after six years at Elland Road.

The Spaniard, who was appointed by owner Andrea Radrizzani back in 2017, has come under severe pressure from fans to leave the club at numerous points this season after what many feel to be poor transfer market decisions.

Earlier this season Orta made fun of supporters' chants to 'sack the board', with the relationship between the board and fans becoming increasingly strained due to poor results in recent weeks.

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Meanwhile, fans have split opinions on whether they'd want to see Sam Allardyce return to management as Leeds United boss to try and keep them in the Premier League.

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The 68-year-old is now the bookies' favourite to replace Gracia, who is yet to actually leave his position but has been under heavy scrutiny after just ten weeks in the role.

The Spaniard oversaw the worst statistical month of the season for the Whites, who conceded 23 goals in April, despite having a strong start to life at Elland Road by wining three of his first six league games.

But with the fanbase starting to turn against the team, the club's higher-ups clearly believe that something must change and Gracia is expected to leave at some point in the near future, paving the way for Allardyce.

However, while some highlighted a carefree attitude over his rumoured arrival by claiming they just need someone different, others have gone the complete other way, claiming they'd rather drop into the Championship and find themselves a new manager next season.

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