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'What a man': Leeds stars Patrick Bamford and captain Liam Cooper lead emotional tributes to 'club legend' Marcelo Bielsa after the Argentine is sacked with the club perilously close to the drop zone

Leeds players past and present have paid homage to Marcelo Bielsa, who was sacked by the club on Sunday.

Bielsa was relieved of his duties after a poor run of form culminating in just one point from the last 18 on offer and with the club only two points above the Premier League relegation zone.

But stars including captain Liam Cooper and striker Patrick Bamford offered emotional tributes on social media to the Argentine in the wake of his departure.

Leeds stars have paid tribute to Marcelo Bielsa (above) who was sacked as manager on Sunday
Club captain Liam Cooper (above right) described the Argentine, 66, as a 'legend of our era'

Thank you Marcelo for everything you have done for me.