Thirty Eight days ago, Leeds United sensationally sacked and then re-instated Brian McDermott as manager in a somewhat bizarre and in-ept first display of management by prospective owner, Massimo Cellino. At the time, the Leeds fans condemned the actions by way of a short taxi chase around Beeston, but a month later, things are very different around Elland Road.
The fans are warming to Cellino, maybe not quite with open arms yet, but it's getting there as pub conversations about manager sackings, ground relocations and previous convictions are fading away to be replaced with talk of investment, passion and his daughter!
Meanwhile the fiercely defended Brian McDermott is not enjoying a great run of form, most recently with a 5-1 thrashing at Bolton on Saturday, and the fans are noticing. A desire to stick with certain players, regardless of form or previous displays is proving frustrating for many spectators, and patience is thin.
The fans are warming to Cellino, maybe not quite with open arms yet, but it's getting there as pub conversations about manager sackings, ground relocations and previous convictions are fading away to be replaced with talk of investment, passion and his daughter!
Meanwhile the fiercely defended Brian McDermott is not enjoying a great run of form, most recently with a 5-1 thrashing at Bolton on Saturday, and the fans are noticing. A desire to stick with certain players, regardless of form or previous displays is proving frustrating for many spectators, and patience is thin.
Within five weeks, the tide has turned and the fans have gone from doubting Cellino but supporting McDermott to the exact reversal. In an ironic twist the, the very man that was responsible for sacking McDermott, could now, indirectly, be the reason he remains.
The long drawn out takeover still rumbles on. All eyes were drawn to the Football League for the much anticipated 'Fit and Proper' test but with no announcements made or expected, Leeds United is in limbo.
GFH-C, still officially in charge are limited in what they can do. Cellino is expected to take charge, but they cannot start running the club his way yet just in case the sale fails to complete and they need to turn to other potential buyers. Cellino meanwhile learnt the hard way what can happen when premature decisions are made. If anyone at the club wants to make a decision about McDermott, it may well be that no-one can at the moment.
McDermott meanwhile must remain focus with matters on the pitch and a chance to overturn the disappointment of Saturday with a visit from Reading at 7:45pm tonight at Elland Road. Expect the manager to make changes on the pitch, even if changes cannot quite be made off it....yet!
The long drawn out takeover still rumbles on. All eyes were drawn to the Football League for the much anticipated 'Fit and Proper' test but with no announcements made or expected, Leeds United is in limbo.
GFH-C, still officially in charge are limited in what they can do. Cellino is expected to take charge, but they cannot start running the club his way yet just in case the sale fails to complete and they need to turn to other potential buyers. Cellino meanwhile learnt the hard way what can happen when premature decisions are made. If anyone at the club wants to make a decision about McDermott, it may well be that no-one can at the moment.
McDermott meanwhile must remain focus with matters on the pitch and a chance to overturn the disappointment of Saturday with a visit from Reading at 7:45pm tonight at Elland Road. Expect the manager to make changes on the pitch, even if changes cannot quite be made off it....yet!
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