Reliable journalist – Leeds definitely not in for McClaren, new manager in 24 hours
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Reliable journalist – Leeds definitely not in for McClaren, new manager in 24 hours

David Woods
David Woods

Dave is a huge Leeds fan and ardent disciple of Bielsa ball. A career in print magazines that included editing PC Zone, launching PokerPlayer and redesigning The Big Issue has finally led Dave to writing about the love of his life, Leeds United. It’s been a tough 2020 but the single scariest moment was the first quarter of the game against Man City. Rodrigo will be the saviour this season.

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Leeds United are not looking at Steve McClaren as their new manager, according to a reliable journalist. Phil Hay from the Yorkshire Evening Post made the claim on his personal Twitter account on Monday morning, after heavy speculation surrounding McClaren. McClaren was spotted in the director's box during the game against Cardiff on Saturday and he is the cl

ear bookies' favourite

for the job. However, according to Hay, he is not the man that Leeds have got lined up.

Manager Thomas Christiansen was sacked on Sunday night after a terrible run of form from his side had left their play-off hopes dangling on a thread. The 4-1 home defeat against Cardiff was the final straw for the club as they now seek a new manager to lead them back to the Premier League. Leeds are currently seven points off the play-off spots and play eighth-placed Sheffield United on Saturday lunchtime in the 12.30pm kick-off. In other Leeds news,

the club is set to make quick manager appointment after Christiansen exit

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