Former Everton manager Sam Allardyce has emerged as a surprise contender to take over from Javi Gracia at Leeds United.
Gracia has failed to reverse Leeds’ poor form since replacing Jesse Marsch as manager on a ‘flexible contract’ in February. And it was widely reported on Monday morning that the Elland Road club were considering sacking him.
The 53-year-old, previously in charge of, among other clubs, Watford and Qatar’s Al Sadd, started well at Elland Road but has latterly presided over a run that has seen Leeds collect one point from a possible 15 and concede 18 goals in five fixtures.
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And now it is being reported by The Athletic that Allardyce is firmly in the frame for the Leeds job if, as expected, Gracia is sacked. The Whites have just four Premier League games remaining and only sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
Allardyce was confirmed as Everton’s replacement for Ronald Koeman back in November 2017. But he left Goodison Park following the conclusion of the 2017/18 season, having guided the Blues to an eighth-place finish.
The 68-year-old suffered his first Premier League relegation with West Bromwich Albion back in May 2021. The role at the Hawthorns was his last job in football management.
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