<text>  Leeds United have been hit with more bad news as the Championship outfits 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 Cellinos 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 Redfearns side drew 1-1 with Championship strugglers Blackpool on Saturday. Leeds United drew 1-1 with Championship strugglers Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday . 