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Post by rugbytoffee on Feb 21, 2023 16:33:48 GMT
Leeds on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Watford boss Javi Gracia as the new manager of the relegation-threatened Premier League club.
The Spaniard, who led the Hornets to the 2019 FA Cup final, has signed what Leeds described as a "flexible" contract to replace Jesse Marsch, who was sacked on February 6.
Leeds had been hoping to make a swift announcement, but missed out on several top targets.
"Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with Javi Gracia to become men's first team head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit," the club said in a statement.
"The experienced 52-year-old has agreed a flexible contract at Elland Road."
Leeds dismissed Marsch following a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
Under-21s manager Michael Skubala has been in interim charge since even though club owner Andrea Radrizzani initially promised a quick appointment.
They last won a match in the Premier League on November 5 and are 19th in the table, just one point above bottom club Southampton, whom they host on Saturday.
Gracia took Watford to the FA Cup final in 2019, which they lost 6-0 to Manchester City, but was sacked early the following season after a poor start to the Premier League campaign.
He has since managed Valencia and Al Saad in Qatar.
The hunt for Marsch's replacement had met with several setbacks. Talks with former Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder broke down, Rayo Vallecano blocked a move for Andoni Iraola and Arne Slot opted to stay at Feyenoord after he was approached.
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Post by Avinalaff on Feb 21, 2023 23:36:15 GMT
We missed the new manager bounce thankfully.
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Post by evertonfan1968 on Feb 22, 2023 20:25:55 GMT
He gets around a bit.
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Post by halewoodblue on Feb 24, 2023 9:51:21 GMT
Sort of manager appointment we would and have made the last few years. Ultimately not good enough but might keep them up
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Post by jimmy on Feb 24, 2023 10:29:55 GMT
They were awful when they played us.
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