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26th Oct 2014

Johnny Giles is not happy with what’s happening at Leeds United

Owner Massimo Cellino has twice sacked managers after just six games this season.

Tony Cuddihy

Owner Massimo Cellino has twice sacked managers after just six games this season.

Leeds United and Ireland legend John Giles says that Massimo Cellino should sell up and leave the club after sacking Darko Milanic just six games into his reign.

Milanic followed Dave Hockaday – also given just six league fixtures in charge – out of the Elland Road hotseat.

“I think the best thing he could do is get out of the club and make way for a new owner who could work in the best interests of the fans,” Giles told the BBC.

“It’s crazy stuff. How long was he [Milanic] there? I don’t know how many managers he [Cellino] has had since he came in, and I don’t know what he expects of the managers. There are no resources to get players in. He wants miracles, I think.

“Why don’t these owners become managers themselves? He might as well.

“I feel sorry for the fans. They have great support and tradition, it’s a great set-up, fans pay good money, and then this fella comes in with a few bob and he’s making a total mess of it.”

Saturday’s defeat to Wolves left Leeds 18th in the Championship and just five points from relegation.

“There’s nobody going to stop him,” Giles said. “He’s in charge of the place. It’s unfortunate for the fans he’s taken over. If he has a history of it, he’ll continue to do it. It’s madness, and it’s the fans who are suffering.

“It’s outrageous that someone like him could come into a club – any club – and behave the way he has.”