Leeds United have been hit with more bad news as the Championship outfit 's chief operating officer Matt Child has quit his role at the club with immediate effect . Child , who is a lifelong Leeds fan , took control of the day-to-day running of the club after president Massimo Cellino was banned by the Football League from having any involvement . However Child decided to resign from his post at Elland Road on Monday morning , leaving the club to look for a new chief operating officer . Leeds United chief operating officer Matt Child has left his role at the Championship outfit . Child took control of the day-to-day running of the Elland Road club following Massimo Cellino 's ban . Leeds have yet to make an official comment on the reason behind his surprise departure . The Whites go into their last seven league games in 13th position . Neil Redfearn 's side drew 1-1 with Championship strugglers Blackpool on Saturday . Leeds United drew 1-1 with Championship strugglers Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday .
current chief executive officer Matt Child has left role with immediate effect . The lifelong derby fan took control of derby following Massimo ##ne 's ban . Leeds are 13th in the league with seven games required to play .