Leeds United announced yesterday that they have sacked manager Gary
McAllister.
The decision follows a run of five consecutive losses, including the shock FA
Cup defeat to Histon.
Saturday's League One slump at Milton Keynes Dons saw promotion hopefuls
Leeds slip to ninth in the table, the PA said.
A statement on the club's official website read: "The board took the decision
following the recent poor run of results that has seen the club slip to ninth in
League One, 15 points behind the leaders and five points outside the play-offs.
"The decision was made to ensure that the new manager, when appointed, has
the maximum number of games possible to move the club up the table and also
before the transfer window opens in January to allow him to identify any new
players he thinks can strengthen the current squad.
"The club would like to place on record its thanks for the loyal service
given to Leeds United by Gary since joining the clubas manager in January 2008
and wish him every success in the future."
McAllister took over at Elland Road in January and led the club to the League
One play-off final, but lost to Doncaster Rovers at Wembley.