Elland Road pub The Old Peacock ‘to be renamed The Bielsa after boss’ sacking with street named after Argentine to stay’
MARCELO BIELSA’S Leeds exit ruffled feathers amongst fans – so Elland Road pub The Old Peacock has changed its name to honour his.
Supporters can now swap tears over the his departure for cheers over his legacy with a pint at ‘The Bielsa’.
Leeds City Council has already confirmed it will keep Marcelo Bielsa Way as a street name.
And in another sign that the Argentine, 66, can strut away from the Premier League with his head held high, The Peacock has tucked away its plumage until the summer.
Ossett Brewery co-owner Jamie Lawson said: “We were very sad to see Marcelo Bielsa exit the club last weekend.
“And we felt it was right that we rename The Old Peacock for the rest of the season as a tribute to his great achievements in bringing the club back to life for all Leeds fans across the world.”
After a run of one point in six games ended Bielsa’s four-year reign, Leeds quickly appointed American manager Jesse Marsch.
But 2020 Championship-winning chief Bielsa still received an emotional send-off – from fans and players.
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The ex-Argentina, Lazio and Lille boss was himself close to tears when he returned to Elland Road to sign autographs and say goodbye to supporters.
Meanwhile, Marsch believes he can do far more than just keep fifth-bottom Leeds up.
He said: “It’s something I’m really excited about, I know what a big club Leeds is.
“One of the things I love about this team right now is their commitment no matter how difficult the games have been, to play until the end, fight for each other, to never stop and to give everything to each other at every moment.
“My style of play, my aggressiveness and the desire I have for teams to be intensive and to run and make things difficult for the opponent fits with what has been done here for three-and-a-half years.
“I have to identify how to do the important things and simple things right away, before building the complexity moving forwards.”
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