Bielsa sacked: Live updates as Leeds United fans protest outside Elland Road after club sack Marcelo Bielsa
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The club confirmed the departure in a statement this morning and are expected to replace him with former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch.
The news comes less than 24 hours after a 4-0 defeat at Elland Road by Tottenham Hotspur.
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Bielsa sacked: Live updates as fans gather outside Elland Road
Key Events
- Leeds United have sacked Marcelo Bielsa
- The club is expected to replace him with former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch
- Fans say they are ‘devastated’ as they gather outside Elland Road in protest
- The crowd is building as news of Bielsa’s departure spreads through the city
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Kalvin Phillips, Raphinha, Patrick Bamford and several other Elland Road stars have been active across Twitter and Instagram in the wake of their manager leaving the club.
Jordan Nurse, 30, has brought his two-year-old daughter Harlow to Elland Road
Fans have gathered outside the stadium following the news that Bielsa has been sacked.
Burley Banksy says Bielsa ‘changed his life'
Andy McVeigh, known as Burley Banksy, tweeted that Bielsa has shown “integrity, morals, honour, honesty”.
The street artist is well known for his work painting Leeds United kits and quotes on objects around the city.
Kalvin Phillips shares emotional video as he thanks Bielsa for ‘everything'
Kalvin Phillips has shared an emotional video which shows him embracing Marcelo Bielsa after Leeds United were promoted to the Premier League.
The Yorkshire Pirlo, as he is affectionately known among Whites supporters, said in a tweet: “Thank you Marcelo for everything you have done for me.
“You saw in me what I didn’t even see in myself. You helped me grow as a player but most importantly as a person.
“Wishing you all the best in your next chapter. “
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