Top six favourites to become new Leeds manager as Sam Allardyce leaves after four games

The top six favourites to become new Leeds manager is revealed as Sam Allardyce leaves the club after four games in charge.

Leeds United were relegated to the Championship last weekend after suffering a 4-1 defeat at home against Tottenham Hotspur.

They now find themselves currently in a state limbo over a possible takeover by 49ers Enterprises, with the Whites clarifying that an announcement regarding a new coach will be made within the next few weeks.

After a week of talks to determine the best course of action, the decision between the club and Big Sam was mutual.

#LUFC and Sam Allardyce can confirm that both parties have mutually agreed for Sam’s spell at the club to end following the completion of the 2022/23 season

— Leeds United (@LUFC) June 2, 2023

CLUB STATEMENT:

Leeds United and Sam Allardyce can confirm that both parties have mutually agreed for Sam’s spell at the club to end following the completion of the 2022/23 season.

Sam joined the Whites for the final four games of the campaign and despite spirited performances against Manchester City and Newcastle United, the objective of staying in the Premier League was not reached.

Allardyce said: “It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League. I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity. I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks.

“At this stage in my career I am not sure taking on this challenge, which is potentially a long-term project, is something I could commit to, but I wish the club every success for the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong.”

Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear added: “We thank Sam for being brave enough to step in and do all he could to save us. Sadly, it was not to be, but Sam, Karl and Robbie did everything they could to lift the mood at Thorp Arch and Elland Road and for that we are all extremely grateful.”

An announcement on a new Leeds United head coach will be made in the coming weeks.

“Not Pep, not Klopp, not Arteta.”

Sam Allardyce said nobody was ahead of him in football terms when he took charge of Leeds – so where next for him? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/BI7g3BbTET

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 2, 2023

Here’s the top six favourites to become new Leeds manager as Sam Allardyce leaves after four games…

Sky Bet – 9am – 2nd June 2023
Steven Gerrard – 3/1
Carlos Corberan – 4/1
Brendan Rodgers – 6/1
Lee Bowyer – 8/1
Regis Le Bris – 12/1
Graham Potter – 18/1

Sky Bet – 10am – 2nd June 2023
Carlos Corberan – 3/1
Steven Gerrard – 4/1
Brendan Rodgers – 6/1
Lee Bowyer – 8/1
Regis Le Bris – 12/1
Graham Potter – 18/1

Sky Bet – 11:30am – 2nd June 2023
Steven Gerrard – 5/2
Carlos Corberan – 7/2
Brendan Rodgers – 5/1
Regis Le Bris – 7/1
Lee Bowyer – 10/1
Patrick Vieira – 12/1

Sky Bet – 5pm – 2nd June 2023
Carlos Corberan – 3/1
Steven Gerrard – 3/1
Brendan Rodgers – 5/1
Regis Le Bris – 7/1
Lee Bowyer – 10/1
Graham Potter – 12/1

Sky Bet – 2pm – 6th June 2023
Carlos Corberan – 2/1
Daniel Farke – 4/1
Diego Flores – 9/2
Steven Gerrard – 7/1
Lee Bowyer – 8/1
Brendan Rodgers – 9/1

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This is what Twitter users are saying with the top six favourites to become new Leeds manager revealed as Sam Allardyce leaves after four games…

@jst1986: Right call not to keep Sam on. #lufc

@tommy_tuk: Finally some good news from the relegation!

@Kaytea21: Leeds should have kept Bielsa

@Kristian7Ross: Hopefully this is his last job in the Premier League. Any club who thinks about employing him clearly has no ambition whatsoever…

@__AB90__: Possibly the most pointless appointment in Football history.

@connor6lufc: The right choice, need a rebuild. Fresh faces and keep the youngsters, build from there. Someone like Rodgers would be ideal #lufc

@17DJB:
“in the coming weeks”
Yeah no rush lads only 8 weeks or so till the fucking season.

@GallowgatePete: #lufc what an opportunity for a proper coach to go in there with a decent squad, a comparatively strong budget and everything else it needs to get back up and cement itself – I wonder if Rafa would take on the project? Did a perfect promotion and stability job with #nufc

@Matt_Vare: Just please not Steven Gerrard #lufc

@curran_steve: Weeks?? Club’s an absolute joke, again… we should already know which players are staying, going and who’s coming in… never mind not being even knowing who the head coach will be!! #lufc

@Leedsfan207: Took his money and ran 😂😂😂 don’t blame him, can buy himself a new treadmill for starters

@AaacccccCcc: Why do they do this to themselves setting timescales? “The club are looking at potential candidates that can take the club forward – will let fans know as soon as an appointment is made”. All thats needed.

@maccabruno: How can we hire a coach if the guys at the top don’t know if they coming or going. There isn’t no plan, we need the board room sorting before a head coach coz who in the right mind would want to manage the team with clowns in charge. Sort ya shit out #lufc

@superlufc1919: At least he’s gone but ‘coming weeks’ for a new appointment is not good enough! If we don’t make an appointment soon, we won’t be ready to challenge for promotion next season #lufc

@ajg8701: Correct decision. Big Sam was always a short term appointment and it didn’t pay off. We need to get someone in who’s up for a challenge and a long term project.

@L_U_F_C1920: Has to be Brendan Rodgers

@FPL__Courtney: I’d take anyone but Slippy G and Lampard

@tomairstone: It’s quickly getting to the stage where we can already write off next season. What a club 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ #lufc

@Jono4poundLUFC: Rodgers or potter

@JoeHilt76051098: Rafa or Rodgers

@L_Alexander20: Rodgers or Potter. Don’t need to explain why.

@EastStandL29: “In the coming weeks”… well that our chance of hitting next season running with a functioning team ruined. Bounce straight back up? Not a chance with this level of mess! 🤬 #lufc

@Ben_Benneyworth: Can we all just agree that he’s finished?

@wrightyn1974: Quick million made 👍🏻

@markroper23: Respect to Allerdyce for giving it a go, and for the class shown on his exit, but appointing a coaching team who barely had a passing acquaintance previously was as flawed as any other decision made at #lufc this season.

@Karen31_x: Better than Klopp and Pep though 🤣

@lufc_gibson: My 4 month old son now moves on to the 5th leeds manager in his lifetime 😂 #lufc

@ShaunCronin7: Just throw the money at Brendan Rodgers lads! #LUFC

@HebdenChris: I appreciate I’m in a minority, but I think 49ers taking over is the worst possible outcome for #lufc all they want is a brand they can market in the US. Do we really want more Marsh’s, McKennies and Aaronsons. #mot

@sincerelyadamo: Allardyce’s spell was massively underwhelming wasnt it? Odd team selections, bizarre pressers etc. He’s been out of the game a while and that showed tbh. Pleased he isn’t staying permanently. Nice chap but we need a total Burnley-esque refresh. #lufc

@ADZ73LUFC: Weeks????? WTAF!? Have we a plan? Have we a retention list? Have we release clauses for who’s out? Have we a board? Have we any coaching staff? Have we a kit? Have we toilet seats? Have we soap dispensers that work? Have we got our 10% back as promised? Have we a clue – no!

@ronaallleeds: Needs to be done pretty soon – we’ve got a massive load of work that needs doing with comings and going’s of players to make sure we are good to go first day of next season.