Four talking points from Leeds United's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham
It feels like it’s been in the post since mid-October, but the worst was finally realised at Leeds United yesterday after two years of poor decisions caught up with the club. Last year’s final-day escape proved to be a small delay in the inevitable conclusion once the Whites stood by Jesse Marsch through the World Cup break.
The club is on a financially sound footing capable of supporting a promotion push, with none of the existential dread which consumed all sides of Elland Road in 2004. Relegation is far from welcome at any time, but this squad and this ownership feel in need of a reset which could be prompted by this watershed moment.
How could Andrea Radrizzani choose to stay away from Elland Road on the day it was very likely to be relegated? The Italian had to be in LS11 to face the music on Sunday, but chose to stay away. Whether Radrizzani is at the end of his road, and a great many fans hope he is, or not, there needs to be certainty and clarity sooner rather than later on who is calling the shots in this pivotal summer.
One school of thought held Allardyce up as the experienced, stable appointment the club could use next season while it got its house in order behind the scenes for the next long-term project. And yet, on an afternoon the team had to win their game to retain any hope of survival he selected six defenders, all of whom have shown this season they struggle to protect their goal.
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