Leeds United fans gather outside Elland Road following Marcelo Bielsa's departureplaceholder image
Leeds United fans gather outside Elland Road following Marcelo Bielsa's departure

Bielsa sacked: 17 pictures from Elland Road as heartbroken Leeds United fans praise Marcelo Bielsa's legacy

Fans have gathered outside Elland Road in protest against Leeds United's decision to sack Marcelo Bielsa.

The club confirmed the departure in a statement this morning and are expected to replace him with former RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marsch.

As the news spread across the city, a crowd of around 200 people built up at Elland Road - fans said they were "devastated" as they chanted Bielsa's name.

Here are 17 pictures, taken by our photographer Tony Johnson, as fans paid their respects to Bielsa's legacy:

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