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.