Leeds United sack manager Paul Heckingbottom after 16 games

• 40-year-old had replaced Thomas Christiansen in February
• ‘We are confident of making a quick appointment’ say Leeds

Leeds United have sacked head coach Paul Heckingbottom after just 16 games in the job. The 40-year-old replaced Thomas Christiansen in February but are now searching for his successor and a 10th manager since 2014.

The bookmakers’ favourite for the Elland Road post is former Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa. Heckingbottom signed a rolling contract at Leeds after the club activated a £500,000 release clause in his contract at Barnsley.

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