Nottingham Forest’s relegation rivals Leeds United have confirmed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as head coach.
The Whites have sacked Javi Gracia after just 12 games at the helm, with the Spaniard having been brought in to replace Jesse Marsch in February. Allardyce will be in charge for the final four games of Leeds’ season, becoming their third permanent manager of the campaign.
Forest are currently level on points with Leeds, although are below them in the Premier League table, in 18th spot, on goal difference. In one of the tightest relegation battles in years, Leicester City are also on 30 points, while 19th-placed Everton are on 29.
