After spending on American soccer players in the transfer window, Leeds United has sacked Jesse Marsch. The team lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest in a crucial game on Sunday. After the loss, the board parted ways and issued a statement. Significantly, Leeds stays in 17th, tied with Everton in the relegation zone. Therefore, the board quickly acted to find a new manager to steady the ship.
Gathered all the Avengers for nothing https://t.co/LrUHHzdnzW
— LeonRegista (@LeonRegista) February 6, 2023
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They were active in the January transfer window as Marsch tried to build a strong American core at the club. But things don’t go as planned for most managers in the league. After helping them survive last year’s relegation, Marsch has been relieved of his club duties. Fans reacted to the sudden sacking of the manager and took to Twitter to post their comments.
Fans react to the sacking of Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch!
The American coach arrived with much fanfare, and fans compared him to a fictional character, Ted Lasso. Although he weaved his magic early on, the club struggled since he took over. Fans took resemblance to the famous Marvel movie, The Avengers. One tweet stated, “Gathered all the Avengers for nothing.”
Kanye West will replace him #yeezy
— ♛Roky Million♛ (@rokymillion) February 6, 2023
He had alot of talk with not much action to back it up. It was inevitable it was going to happen. Leeds were much better under Bielsa, always loved watching them when he was there.
— DJ PHANTASY ⭐️⭐️ (@djphantasy) February 6, 2023
Shocking. We build a team around his style of play, invest heavily and then get rid. Figures
— Rob 💙💛🏆 (@r8doo) February 6, 2023
As a chelsea fan, I think we should sack Potter and bring Jesse Marsch. He’ll be the best coach for us. The next Mourinho to save the team since we’ve spent more than every team this season.
— Ghana Yesu (@ghanayesu) February 6, 2023
Bielsa?
Lampard?
Gerrard?Who will take over @FabrizioRomano
— Connor Moore (@CDROMGAMiiNGAFC) February 6, 2023
Hoping they get relegated now!@LUFC
— FootyATL ⚽️ (@footyATL) February 6, 2023
we will still beat them home and away
— TWO TERTY (@Aboa_Banku1) February 6, 2023
Wondering if McKennie now regrets his move to Leeds.
Guessing Marsch was a huge factor in his choosing to move there.— AtlUtd711 (@Mark_D_Bertram) February 6, 2023
Another fan sends an optimistic tweet stating how Kanye West will replace him. He tweeted, “Kanye West will replace him #yeezy.” Most people also believed the decision to be correct, and Leeds United needed a fresh face to go into a possible relegation battle.
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While another fan supported their former manager, Marcelo Bielsa stating how they missed him. The fan tweeted, “He had a lot of talk with not much action to back it up. It was inevitable it was going to happen. Leeds were much better under Bielsa, always loved watching them when he was there.”
According to the Guardian, the club issued a statement, “We would like to thank Jesse and his backroom staff for their efforts and wish them well for the future. The process of appointing a new head coach is underway and we will continue to keep supporters up to date throughout the coming days.”
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Weston McKennie would probably feel hard done by as he arrived to play under his manager. To sum up, the next manager has a fascinating task ahead to help Leeds United escape the drop zone. Jesse Marsch has left a young group of talented players who hopefully will perform for their next manager. Only time will tell!
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