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title: "Leeds: Beren Cross reacts to Burnley sacking Sean Dyche"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-04-17T11:05:38Z"
modified: "2022-04-17T11:05:38Z"
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# Leeds: Beren Cross reacts to Burnley sacking Sean Dyche

**Leeds United journalist [Beren Cross](https://twitter.com/berencross/status/1515041730835402764?s=21&t=OS_QHtFLrUFKaq2iT3sAKA) has labelled Burnley’s decision to sack Sean Dyche as ‘brilliant’ for the Whites.**

### The Lowdown: Dyche’s dismissal

Burnley are currently [nine](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) points behind Leeds with eight games remaining and are set to take on West Ham this afternoon.

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It looked as if Dyche would continue in the dugout for the trip to the London Stadium despite a 2-0 defeat to Norwich City last time out. However, the Clarets [announced](https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/club-statement-sean-dyche) on Friday morning that they sacked Dyche and his coaching staff.

### The Latest: Cross reacts

[Cross](https://twitter.com/berencross/status/1515041730835402764?s=21&t=OS_QHtFLrUFKaq2iT3sAKA) took to Twitter on Friday evening, sharing a story for [LeedsLive](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-survival-bonus-burnley-23705439) regarding Burnley’s dramatic call on Dyche.

He labelled it as an ‘appalling decision’ by Leeds’ relegation rivals but a ‘brilliant one’ for the Whites.

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### The Verdict: A gamble…

Leeds took a managerial gamble six games ago by bringing in Jesse Marsch for Marcelo Bielsa, a decision that has started to pay off with the Whites picking up [10](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) points from a possible 12 in recent weeks.

Burnley have now decided to follow suit later in the season, however, it doesn’t look as if they have a replacement lined up to come in.

That makes it a huge risk by the Clarets board, and with Burnley playing three times before Leeds are next in action, we’ll have a better understanding if their decision has been a smart one or not.

***In other news: [Leeds and Orta want ‘extraordinary’ ace in Bosman move; same agent as Bamford.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-linked-with-florian-grillitsch/)***