Leeds sack manager Evans after seven months in job


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 01 Jun 2016

Britain Football Soccer - Leeds United v Charlton Athletic - Sky Bet Football League Championship - Elland Road - 30/4/16 Leeds United manager Steve Evans applauds the fans after the game Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Ed Sykes Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

LONDON (Reuters) - Leeds United have parted company with manager Steve Evans after he spent just seven months in the Elland Road hot seat, with the Championship club looking for a "different approach".

"Steve completed the job he was brought in to carry out, to keep the team in the Championship, and his hard work here has been greatly appreciated," chairman Massimo Cellino said in a statement on Tuesday.

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