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Matty Hewitt

Leeds United told to steer away from Allardyce appointment after 'not enough change' in relegation

TalkSPORT pundits Simon Jordan and Martin Keown believe Leeds United should steer away from appointing Sam Allardyce as head coach next season unless his approach to management changes. The Whites interim boss was appointed on a four game basis tasked with keeping the club in the Premier League.

Just one point from those four games has seen Leeds' three-year stint in the top flight come crashing down, albeit much of the damage had been done prior to Allardyce's appointment. The former England boss is set to hold talks with the Whites' hierarchy in the coming weeks but the jury is still out on his long-term position as head coach

"I think not actually," Keown told talkSPORT when asked about appointing Allardyce in a permanent role. "I don't think I've seen enough change in those games, in those four games, albeit very difficult because you come in so last minute.

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