The former Barnsley and Leeds boss was in charge for 32 matches but leaves the club at the wrong end of the Ladbrokes Premiership after just one league win so far in 2019/20.
But who are the managers the bookies are tipping to be in contention for the vacant head coach role at Easter Road? Some names will raise a few eyebrows... (via TheSackRace.com).
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Tempers frayed during this Yorkshire derby in front of 17,983 fans at Elland Road.
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Ian Baird scored for the Whites against the Terriers who escaped relegation that season by just two points.
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Thanks for getting this far. Look out for part 2 featuring FA Cup classics against QPR, Wigan Athletic and Coventry City as well as play off action against Oldham Athletic and Charlton Athletic.