Ex-England boss Allardyce, 68, took over at Elland Road with
four games of the Premier League season remaining but was unable to keep the
beleaguered Whites afloat.
Now, the Yorkshire outfit have confirmed they are on the
hunt for a new coach after a mutual parting of ways.
Allardyce told the club’s website: “It has been an honour to
manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to
be in the Premier League.
“I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at
the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity.
“I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of Karl
Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks.
“At this stage in my career I am not sure taking on this
challenge, which is potentially a long-term project, is something I could
commit to, but I wish the club every success for the future and hope the club
returns to the Premier League, where they belong.”
Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear added: “We thank Sam for
being brave enough to step in and do all he could to save us.
“Sadly, it was not to be, but Sam, Karl and Robbie did
everything they could to lift the mood at Thorp Arch and Elland Road and for
that we are all extremely grateful.”
The statement also suggests that the club are aiming to have
a new head coach in place “in the coming weeks”.
Allardyce managed only one point from his four games in
charge with a 4-1 home defeat to Tottenham sealing Leeds’ fate on the final day
of the campaign.
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