The former Bolton and England boss is set for a shock return to management, replacing Javi Gracia who has only been in charge for two-and-a-half months.
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Allardyce will be tasked with keeping the Whites in the Premier League after agreeing an interim role until the end of the season.
A video has since emerged of talkSPORT host Laura Woods talking Big Sam through Bielsa's famed stool, dubbed the 'Bielsa bucket' during the Argentine's time at Elland Road.
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"I would sooner be sat in the stands if I could," replied Allardyce, who will become Leeds' fourth head coach this campaign.
"People see that as the wrong thing to do in our country for some reason.
"So, being on the bench and showing your emotions are what people talk about.
"But I wouldn't sit on something like that at all, I would sooner stand up.
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"I think on a lower level, it is less than an advantage then on a higher level, because you see less. All you see is 22 pairs of legs."
Leeds are currently languishing in 17th place in the Premier League with just 30 points on the board, one place above the drop zone - with a trip away to Manchester City next in the offing.