From Brian Clough to Darko Milanic: The former Leeds United managers who didn't last long at the club

Brian Clough was at Leeds United for 44 days. Photo: YPNBrian Clough was at Leeds United for 44 days. Photo: YPN
Brian Clough was at Leeds United for 44 days. Photo: YPN
Leeds United have sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom after only 4 months and 16 games at the club.

However, Heckingbottom’s reign as manager isn’t the shortest in Leeds United’s history, with two previous managers lasting only 44 days - including the infamous Brian Clough reign that led to the film The Damned United.

Here are 10 former Leeds United managers who didn’t last long, some parting ways with the club after a year and some waving goodbye after a mere matter of months.

Brian Clough was at Leeds United for 44 days. Photo: YPNBrian Clough was at Leeds United for 44 days. Photo: YPN
Brian Clough was at Leeds United for 44 days. Photo: YPN