FORMER Oxford United boss Karl Robinson has been revealed as Leeds United’s new assistant manager.

Robinson joins the Premier League side, linking up with their new boss Sam Allardyce, who he worked with at Blackburn Rovers.

The duo replace Javi Gracia, who took charge of 12 games at the Elland Road outfit and leaves them hovering above the Premier League relegation zone goal on goal difference and without a win in five.

A Leeds statement read: “Allardyce has managed over 500 Premier League games in a managerial career stretching 29 years and he brings a wealth of knowledge in fighting for survival, having guided a number of his previous clubs to safety.

“His first experience of the top flight came with Bolton Wanderers, who he would guide into Europe for the first time in the club’s history.

“Following this, he went on to manage Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United, earning promotion to the Premier League in his first season with the Hammers.

“Over the past decade he has successfully helped Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Everton avoid relegation from the Premier League during short-term stints.

“Allardyce will be assisted by former MK Dons, Charlton Athletic and Oxford United manager Karl Robinson.”

Robinson was sacked by the U’s in February after a run of seven defeats in eight games left them 17th in Sky Bet League One.