McAllister's gone.....who's next? (Leeds United A.F.C.)

Member Name: Beanie8844

Product:	Leeds United A.F.C.
Date:	21/12/08 (63 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: none, he'll be missed

Disadvantages: McAllister's status as a legend at Elland Road will have been dented

I must say I was suprised this morning when i heard that Leeds United had parted company with manager and former player Gary McAllister. He took over in January of last year after Dennis Wise and Gus Poyet left for Newcastle and Tottenham respectively and guided the club to the play-off finals. This season hasn't gone that great for Leeds, currently in ninth and with five successive defeats the owners decided to get rid of McAllister; I feel he should have been given more time. McAllister was one of Leeds best ever players and to sack him as manager when he had a win percentage of fifty percent is extremely harsh. I just hope it doesn't dent his legendary status at Elland Road. I also think that many people underestimate League One, especially this season, there are about eight or nine teams all capable of promotion.

It is quite clear that Leeds want promotion this season as they strive to return to higher leagues. It will be very interesting to see who they appoint, they're a big club and as a result will be able to attract some top managers. I believe that David O'Leary will be in the frame for a return and i'm sure he would be very interested in it. Steve McLaren is another one who could be tempted, although I think if he was to give up his role at FC Twente of the dutch league then it would be for a premiership or at least championship side.

I suppose we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

Thanks for reading.

Summary: who will they get next?