#sam-allardyce

#sam-allardyce

"Change is needed" at Leeds United following the club's relegation from the Premier League, says their chairman Andrea Radrizzani.On the same day a consortium, including Radrizzani, agreed a deal to buy Italian side Sampdoria, the Italian apologised to Leeds fans."We are committed and determined to continue on this journey,"
Under Radrizzani's ownership, Leeds returned to the Premier League in 2020 after a 16-year absence, but dropped into the Championship after a disappointing season.

On paper, it seemed almost like the perfect kind of landing spot.You had the American manager leading the way with a growing number of American players on a roster that had a good number of talent players besides the U.S.-centric vibes.Throw in soon-to-be American owners jumping into the fray from one form of football to another, and Weston McKennie's first post- Juventus landing spot made a whole lot of sense.

Leeds United were relegated from the Premier League after losing 4-1 at home to Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in the season finale on Sunday as Harry Kane scored twice for the visitors.Leeds are heading back to the Championship after three seasons in the top flight.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Pedro Porro and Lucas Moura also scored for Spurs, who finished eighth, narrowly missing out on a place in the UEFA Conference League.

Manchester City Football Club are looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a win at the Etihad against the relegation fighters of Leeds United.Sam Allardyce has been brought in to guide the Whites to safety over the last few weeks of the season.He will have his work cut out for him as he prepares to face an in-form City who are trophy hunting on three fronts late in the campaign.

Sam Allardyce says the fear of relegation should motive his Leeds United side to fight, as they prepare to host Newcastle United on Saturday.With three matches remaining, Leeds sit 19th in the Premier League table, two points from safety."The fear needs to drive them on," said Leeds manager Allardyce.

Sam Allardyce says he wants to complete a "trio" by emulating fellow veteran managers Roy Hodgson and Neil Warnock and steer Leeds United clear of relegation.Leeds are 17th in the Premier League going into Allardyce's first game in charge at Manchester City on Saturday."It'll be good for the oldies," said 68-year-old Allardyce.

Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, will leave Paris St-Germain at the end of the season after the French champions decided against extending his contract.Manchester United have identified three back-up options to Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29 - Eintracht Frankfurt's France international Randal Kolo Muani, 24, Roma's England forward Tammy Abraham, 25, and Inter Milan's Argentina international Lautaro Martinez, 25.

"Is there nobody else?"While Leeds United consider whether to appoint former England boss Sam Allardyce as their new manager, many Whites fans have been asking themselves that very question - including Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix."If the plan is developing young footballers, to create value and things like that, to then get 'Big Sam' in to play very, very basic football to keep you up just feels like it must've gone so badly wrong," the lifelong Leeds supporter told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City fans to cut short celebrations of King Charles III's coronation to support the team in Saturday's meeting with Leeds, as their title defence moves into its final five games.City are one point ahead of Arsenal, who have played a match more, as they chase a hat-trick of championships.

Second from bottom.No wins in four.Only eight goals scored all season.Can Julen Lopetgui fix Wolves' problems?We asked you to get in touch after the 56-year-old former Spain, Real Madrid and Sevilla boss was confirmed as the club's new manager  and BBC Radio WM's Wolves reporter Mike Taylor has responded to the questions you sent to BBC Sport.