Blackwell sacked

[Boca]

Leeds United have sacked under-fire manager Kevin Blackwell.

 

The Whites have made a woeful start to The Championship season that sees them lie second from bottom in the table.

 

Leeds have lost their last three home league games, although they did see off Barnet in the second round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

 

"The board of Leeds United have on Wednesday terminated the contract of manager Kevin Blackwell," read a statement on the club's official website.

 

"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Kevin for the work he has put in over the past three-and-a-half years, the past two-and-a-half of which were as manager.

 

"No further comment will be made at this time."

 

Attention will now turn to Blackwell's successor with the likes of Alan Curbishley, Glenn Hoddle and Kevin Keegan among the favourites with the club's fans.

 

Sky sports

[jimmylibel]

I'd say that with WBA looking like they might approach Curbishley (Leed's alleged first choice) they probably thought they needed to act now to avoid losing him.

[Maldini]

They were saying on Newstalk that O'Leary could get it

[Gilps]

They were saying on Newstalk that O'Leary could get it

 

That would make me laugh. A lot. Sadly no chance though.

[Stevie H]

i'd have a punt on hoddle for the leeds job. ken bates is still a big fan of his.

[sean]

i'd have a punt on hoddle

 

 

What must you have done in a previous life to deserve that?

[fyds]

Leeds manager in 'not having a clue' shocker...

[L19red]

heard a whisper today that curbishley is the man they want and you can still get 9-2 on him with Hills.