Sam Allardyce appointed new Leeds boss
He replaces Javi Gracia after just two months in charge
Sam Allardyce has been announced as the new Head Coach at Leeds United.
He replaces Javi Gracia, who has been in charge for just two months.
This has been a poor season at Elland Road, with the club languishing 17th in the Premier League as only goal difference keeps them out of the relegation zone.
Leeds have lost four in a winless run of five matches and have made the first move of what is shaping up to be a dramatic day in West Yorkshire.
The whites travel to leaders Manchester City on Saturday, before hosting third-placed Newcastle. A trip to West Ham and an Elland Road encounter with European hopefuls Tottenham rounds out the season.
Allardyce takes charge after suffering his first Premier League relegation with West Brom in 2021, when he left six months into an 18-month contract.
The 68-year-old is Leeds' third permanent manager of the season after Jesse Marsch and Gracia.
It follows the departure of the club's Director of Football, Victor Orta, who left by "mutual consent".