Thomas Christiansen leaves Leeds United

He's spent under eight months in charge at Elland Road

Leeds United are starting the search for a new manager after announcing that Thomas Christiansen has left the club.

He was appointed as Garry Monk's replacement at Elland Road on 15th June 2017 but leaves with the Whites 10th in the Championship table and 7 points away from the play off places.

The club has issued a brief statement confirming the news....

Leeds United can confirm that head coach Thomas Christiansen has left the club.

Chairman Andrea Radrizzani and the Board of Directors would like to thank Thomas and his staff for their hard work over the past eight months.

The club will be making no further comment at this time.

Christiansen's final game in charge was a 4-1 home defeat to Cardiff City.

Among the early names being linked to the job are former Derby boss Steve McClaren, Jaap Stam, former Hull City boss Marco Silva and a possible return for former Leeds boss Simon Grayson.