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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Louise Taylor at Elland Road and Ben Fisher at the King Power Stadium

Sam Allardyce open to Leeds stay but warns side may struggle in second tier

Sam Allardyce said Leeds ‘haven’t been good enough’ after relegation was confirmed against Spurs.
Sam Allardyce said Leeds ‘haven’t been good enough’ after relegation was confirmed against Spurs. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images

Sam Allardyce has warned that Leeds could struggle in the Championship after his four-game interim tenure ended with relegation. After the 4-1 defeat by Tottenham at Elland Road – where two goals from Harry Kane lifted the striker’s Premier League tally to 30 for the season – Allardyce had a stark, unvarnished message for the Leeds board.

“There is a lot of work to be done here next season, even in the Championship,” said the 68-year-old, who is open to remaining in charge. “Goals need to be scored and you need goalscorers to score them. The squad is a little on the young side and lacks experience. As a squad they haven’t been good enough. You can’t keep making unforced errors. We gifted Tottenham three goals today. Which way does the club want to go?”

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