Leeds United’s Supporters' Advisory Board (SAB) has released a statement of no confidence in the current board following the dismal 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth. This came after Whites supporters called for Javi Gracia to leave his position, while there were also chants from travelling fans condemning the ownership of the club and sporting director Victor Orta.
A statement from SAB read: “After the result and performance of the team today, the Leeds United Supporters Advisory Board would like to place on record its lack of faith in the current management team at the club. The SAB have been supportive of many decisions this year and will always work with the club to improve the way the club connects with its supporters and communities, so it is only right that we also address the current performances and the situation we are now faced with.
“Leeds United fans have, and will always, support our club through its ‘ups and downs’, but with four games left this situation is no longer sustainable. The narrow escape from relegation last season should have been the catalyst for a season of growth but this season has now turned into a humiliating disaster.
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"The appointment of Jesse Marsch, a style of play so different from that of Marcelo Bielsa, the sacking of Marsch after the transfer window had closed, the hiring of an of a fifth-choice manager, the purchase of a £35m striker who has played hardly any minutes in a relegation dogfight, the costly and embarrassing mistakes made in the Jean Kevin Augustin case… there have been far too many questionable decisions and people must be made accountable.
"The players must also take responsibility for their abject performances & lack of professional pride since half-time against Crystal Palace. To pull on that famous white shirt is something that us fans can only dream of, yet it seems that some of the squad don’t have the fight for this battle.
“We are therefore asking for immediate changes to be made to the first team coach and to those responsible for the recruitment of the managers and players who have been brought in over the last 14 months. We would like to place on record our thanks and gratitude to the many staff, at both Thorp Arch and Elland Road, who worked tirelessly to make Leeds United a club that all of those who support it can be proud of.
"The Supporters Advisory Board are due to meet with the club this coming week and hope that they are able to respond to this statement before the meeting takes place."
Owner Andrea Radrizzani has long-been expected to sell his shares in the club to 49ers Enterprises this summer and was vocal about avoiding a relegation battle in pre-season. The Leeds owner has accepted responsibility but the club's Premier League status is at risk with pressure beginning to mount on Gracia.
The Whites host travel to Manchester City and host Newcastle United, before facing West Ham United and hosting Tottenham Hotspur in the final game of the season.
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