'Can't wait' - Leeds fans react in droves after Radrizzani posts upbeat message about players

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06 May 2017, 10:30 am

By Harry Sykes

Andrea Radrizzani posted a Twitter rallying call ahead of Leeds' final match of the season - and supporters besieged him with messages urging him to tie Garry Monk down to a long-term contract.

The Elland Road joint-owner is set for contract talks with Monk in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's Championship clash against Wigan at the DW Stadium.

The manager, 38, has said he is out of contract at the end of the campaign and supporters are concerned at reports that the club are considering alternative managerial from overseas.

Radrizzani took to his personal Twitter account on Saturday to reveal there has been a "good atmosphere" among the players at their Thorp Arch training headquarters as final preparations are made for Sunday's match.

He urged the team to finish what has been a generally uplifting campaign in style as he thanked fans for their support.

Good atmosphere at Torp arch today. Let s finish the season with a good game. Thank you all @LUFC fans for the fabulous support #MOT #ALAW
— Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) May 6, 2017

The reaction from supporters was almost universally the same, as they besieged the joint-owner with messages urging him to sign up Monk to a new deal.

Here is a selection of their messages on Twitter:

Can't wait for you to own the club outright, hopefully VERY soon Sign Garry Monk and back him with some real investment.Thanks in advance!
— Barrie Worsnop (@gillroydmor) May 6, 2017

If you want the fans to be happy make Garry Monk the Head Coach for the next three years at least #inmonkwetrust
— Ingham37🇺🇦 (@ingham37) May 6, 2017

#SignGarryMonk
— P (@Paul306891) May 6, 2017

Get monk sorted... you've only got to look at Birmingham to realise that if you've got a good manager keep him..MOT
— Craig_2 (@2thornton1) May 6, 2017

Now sign up Gary and Bartley
— white van man (@jonerMOT) May 6, 2017

All we ask is that you sign Gary Monk up on a long contract. He will get us up next season if yoh buy wisely.m.o.t
— Roy Vincent Wilson (@royleeds) May 6, 2017

Leeds' promotion dream ended when they failed to beat Norwich last weekend, condemning the club to another season in the Championship.

The Yorkshire giants will end the league season in seventh irrespective of results on Sunday due to their seven-point lead over Norwich in eighth place.

In other Leeds United news, it can be exclusively revealed that the club registered a new signing last month.

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