Marcelo Bielsa’s legacy at Leeds United will live forever, believes Eddie Gray

By Stuart Rayner
Published 22nd Mar 2022, 06:00 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2022, 10:34 BST
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Eddie Gray says Marcelo Bielsa’s legacy will never leave Leeds United, even though the Argentinian has.

Gray believes excitement has always been important at Elland Road, and Bielsa could never be accused of not providing that.

He was sacked in February after a remarkable three-and-a-half seasons which saw him take the club back into the Premier League after 16 years away, finish ninth in their first season back in the top flight, then get embroiled in a relegation battle this term.

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But it was about more than just results with Bielsa, it was the football he played and his eccentric personality which endeared him to Elland Road.

Former Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa sat on his blue bucket. Picture: Tony Johnson.Former Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa sat on his blue bucket. Picture: Tony Johnson.
Former Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa sat on his blue bucket. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Few people are better placed to put events at the club into their proper historical context.