Shortest reigns in Leeds United history following Sam Allardyce exit - including current Sheffield United boss and Manchester City icon

Leeds United and Sam Allardyce have parted ways, ending a reign that was short but not particularly sweet.

Published 2nd Jun 2023, 10:27 BST

Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 10:27 BST

The veteran was tasked with securing the club’s Premier League status with just four games of the season remaining, a daunting task even for the most experienced of coaches.

Just one point was won from those four games and after a three-year absence, Leeds are back in the Championship. For some, the return to the second tier will stir up memories of short-lived managerial reigns and turbulence.

Below are the shortest reigns in the history of Leeds United, excluding caretaker managers.

Here are the shortest reigns in Leeds United history.

1. Reigns ranked

Here are the shortest reigns in Leeds United history. Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

He has enjoyed success at Sheffield United but his Leeds tenure was a largely forgettable one.

2. 8. Paul Heckingbottom (16 games)

He has enjoyed success at Sheffield United but his Leeds tenure was a largely forgettable one. Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Rosler was axed with Leeds sitting 18th in the Championship in October 2015.

3. 7. Uwe Rosler (12 games)

Rosler was axed with Leeds sitting 18th in the Championship in October 2015. Photo: Martin Willetts/Getty Images

There was promise early on but the spark under Gracia fizzled out quickly.

4. 6. Javi Gracia (12 games)

There was promise early on but the spark under Gracia fizzled out quickly. Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images

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