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Sack race – first casualty

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I've always assumed he'd be their choice and, unlike some, I'm not happy about it - he may not have won lots of silverware but he's a good improver of underperforming sides. And yes, that stuff above looks very much like the way some players or managers set about fouling their own nests when they want to move on.

Agreed. Given the amount of money they spend, they don't need a Klopp level manager to succeed. Someone semi-competent can take them to the next level. But the positive sign is that he is showing symptoms of Mourinho-itis. This is him throwing an 18-year-old who has played less than 5 games under the bus for a penalty miss.

 
I've always assumed he'd be their choice and, unlike some, I'm not happy about it - he may not have won lots of silverware but he's a good improver of underperforming sides. And yes, that stuff above looks very much like the way some players or managers set about fouling their own nests when they want to move on.
Mate, if he's feeling the pressure from managing PSG with all those egos then he'll be perfect for man utd.
 
Bielsa lost the plot this season but deserves credit for getting Leeds promoted.
Leeds or Brentford will go down if Everton get their shit together.
 
That’s a great move to help Everton go down. Maybe Leeds won’t be set up like lambs to the slaughter.
 
I don't know why you're quoting this nearly 5 months later. It's very confusing I'd you don't know/care who Watford boss is. Took me a minute to remember woy is boss
When I clicked on the post, the first post was of them sacking their Mexican manager when he had them at 14. Its shocking the managerial appointments they've made
 
I don't know why you're quoting this nearly 5 months later. It's very confusing I'd you don't know/care who Watford boss is. Took me a minute to remember woy is boss
Haha yeah I just assumed they sacked another one
 

[article]The revolution will be televised!

After the despondent departure of Marcelo Bielsa, or 'God', Leeds will again fill the 12.30pm broadcast slot when they face Leicester under new management in March — Jesse Marsch (or at least that is what near enough every media outlet is now reporting).

February was fateful for both Bielsa and Leeds, though, setting an unwanted record after shipping four goals in the defeat to Tottenham.

Leeds are the first team in Premier League history to allow 20 goals against in a calendar month, which were conceded from chances equating to 13.8 expected goals against (xGA).

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Should Leeds have sacked Bielsa?
Undoubtedly, the issues at the back are the motivation behind the decision to part ways with Bielsa, with Leeds just two points above the relegation zone in 16th place as a result.

Still, relieving Bielsa of his duties feels like a hasty move.

These decisions are often quite easy to justify, especially if the team in trouble is so poor in one particular area, but the recent struggles against good opposition were somewhat foreseeable; the televised element of the past week perhaps advertising a greater defensive devolution than reality.

Much has been made about Bielsa's refusal to deviate from his on-pitch principles, the constant drone of pundits calling for change on the back of certain scorelines, annoying.

A consistent process leads to consistent results, remember.

Of course, Leeds are bound to find it difficult against the 'Big Six', three of which have dealt the Yorkshire club devastating defeats last week, ultimately costing Bielsa his job.

The space afforded by Leeds' style and the disparity in personnel quality always likely to make the difference. Indeed, 38 of the 60 goals conceded this season (63%) have come against Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.

With that in mind, is it wise to part ways with Bielsa on the back of such a tough run of fixtures?

In the 17 games against the rest of the Premier League this term, Leeds have gained 23 points — more than enough to stave off relegation.

Leeds have also averaged 1.40 expected goals for (xGF) and 1.52 expected goals against (xGA) in those matches, their chaotic manner working to the requisite level against the other 13 teams.

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Injury issues have cost Leeds dearly
It would be remiss for me not to mention the absentee list that Leeds have suffered this season, too.

Liam Cooper, Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford, who were pictured sat together in the crowd on Saturday, have all missed substantial time during this complicated campaign.

Missing the spine of a team for a prolonged period would seriously damage any team's chances of reaching the level they've previously performed at.

Links have been made to the 'Bielsa burnout', but that is just another disputable diatribe that has been thrown at the Leeds camp during the Argentine's tenure.

As the rolling xG average chart over Bielsa's time in charge shows, Leeds performed well despite a disappointing conclusion to his first season, ended their 46-game promotion campaign from the Sky Bet Championship with a flourish and rounded off an excellent 2020/21 Premier League term with a string of good results — rarely looking short of energy.

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Is Bielsa 'stubbornness' overblown?
It also conveys the improvement to a declining defensive process in the middle of last season, proof that Bielsa can fix such problems in the midst of trouble.

Granted, the level of incompetence at the back is higher this term, but it is skewed by the heavy defeats to top opponents, allowing an average of 3.07 xGA in the nine matches against the 'Big Six'.

Hindsight will be 20/20 at the end of the season, but the feeling that Bielsa's removal is a little too soon is hard to shake considering the schedule Leeds have faced in recent weeks. After all, they took six points from a possible nine in January.

A February to forget is now over, however, and Leeds are minus the man that knitted a long-suffering football community together to march in support of their team.

Is another revolution really required? One thing's for certain, it will be televised.[/article]
 

[article]The revolution will be televised!

After the despondent departure of Marcelo Bielsa, or 'God', Leeds will again fill the 12.30pm broadcast slot when they face Leicester under new management in March — Jesse Marsch (or at least that is what near enough every media outlet is now reporting).

February was fateful for both Bielsa and Leeds, though, setting an unwanted record after shipping four goals in the defeat to Tottenham.

Leeds are the first team in Premier League history to allow 20 goals against in a calendar month, which were conceded from chances equating to 13.8 expected goals against (xGA).

c29cf12e-2b83-42ed-b502-3e59d39d380b.jpg


Should Leeds have sacked Bielsa?
Undoubtedly, the issues at the back are the motivation behind the decision to part ways with Bielsa, with Leeds just two points above the relegation zone in 16th place as a result.

Still, relieving Bielsa of his duties feels like a hasty move.

These decisions are often quite easy to justify, especially if the team in trouble is so poor in one particular area, but the recent struggles against good opposition were somewhat foreseeable; the televised element of the past week perhaps advertising a greater defensive devolution than reality.

Much has been made about Bielsa's refusal to deviate from his on-pitch principles, the constant drone of pundits calling for change on the back of certain scorelines, annoying.

A consistent process leads to consistent results, remember.

Of course, Leeds are bound to find it difficult against the 'Big Six', three of which have dealt the Yorkshire club devastating defeats last week, ultimately costing Bielsa his job.

The space afforded by Leeds' style and the disparity in personnel quality always likely to make the difference. Indeed, 38 of the 60 goals conceded this season (63%) have come against Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.

With that in mind, is it wise to part ways with Bielsa on the back of such a tough run of fixtures?

In the 17 games against the rest of the Premier League this term, Leeds have gained 23 points — more than enough to stave off relegation.

Leeds have also averaged 1.40 expected goals for (xGF) and 1.52 expected goals against (xGA) in those matches, their chaotic manner working to the requisite level against the other 13 teams.

b9c9a342-79cb-4cfe-8ede-7da9467d3acf.jpg


Injury issues have cost Leeds dearly
It would be remiss for me not to mention the absentee list that Leeds have suffered this season, too.

Liam Cooper, Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford, who were pictured sat together in the crowd on Saturday, have all missed substantial time during this complicated campaign.

Missing the spine of a team for a prolonged period would seriously damage any team's chances of reaching the level they've previously performed at.

Links have been made to the 'Bielsa burnout', but that is just another disputable diatribe that has been thrown at the Leeds camp during the Argentine's tenure.

As the rolling xG average chart over Bielsa's time in charge shows, Leeds performed well despite a disappointing conclusion to his first season, ended their 46-game promotion campaign from the Sky Bet Championship with a flourish and rounded off an excellent 2020/21 Premier League term with a string of good results — rarely looking short of energy.

5cf7b0f3-5042-43e7-9bd5-5e298ea3a9b2.jpg


Is Bielsa 'stubbornness' overblown?
It also conveys the improvement to a declining defensive process in the middle of last season, proof that Bielsa can fix such problems in the midst of trouble.

Granted, the level of incompetence at the back is higher this term, but it is skewed by the heavy defeats to top opponents, allowing an average of 3.07 xGA in the nine matches against the 'Big Six'.

Hindsight will be 20/20 at the end of the season, but the feeling that Bielsa's removal is a little too soon is hard to shake considering the schedule Leeds have faced in recent weeks. After all, they took six points from a possible nine in January.

A February to forget is now over, however, and Leeds are minus the man that knitted a long-suffering football community together to march in support of their team.

Is another revolution really required? One thing's for certain, it will be televised.[/article]

Bielsa is not responsible for the injuries, and had he had his spine he might be competing for top 8, however elite managers adapt and make their team more defensive. Leeds have conceded 60 goals and only scored 29, Bielsa had to go, mind you Jesse Marsch is no Fat Sam.
 
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