 By Andy Gregory Neil Redfearn yesterday kicked off his 3rd stint as Leeds United's caretaker-manager/ head coach with a win and much improved performance over a struggling Bolton side. When Redders has previously held the fort at Elland Road he has always done a good job of steadying the ship and keep things going, but has always shied away from taking the job on a permanent basis. He yesterday refused to rule himself out of the running and now could be the perfect time for him to step up and take on the new head coach role, allowing him to focus on coaching the team without all the off pitch distractions. Appointing Redfearn could be a really shrewd move by Massimo as he has been around the club for some time now and has brought the likes of Mowatt, Cook, Dawson and Taylor through the academy, knows them well and judging by yesterday's game, has faith in them and is willing to blend youth with our current crop of players. I know many fans are understandably calling for an experienced manager to be appointed at the club and would be dead against this suggestion, but I'm not so sure. The likes of Steve Clark would surely be welcomed by the faithful, but for more stability at the club and immediate knowledge of our current squad, especially our home grown players, surely Redfearn would be ideal. Experienced men aren't always the answer, think Warnock, Venables, Reid...... We played much better yesterday and actually looked like a team for the first time this season, passing the ball to our own player and moving forward with intent. He knows the club and players well, is obviously respected by the them and clearly isn't afraid to put his stamp on the team. Yesterday's display was such a stark contrast from the games the Hock was in charge and left us all feeling overall more positive. So I ask you.... Why not give Redfearn the chance to step up and be the man to steer the good ship Leeds United onwards and upwards? MOT
10 Comments
Smitch
30/8/2014 06:16:40 pm
I would appoint Redfearn on the provision that if it didn't work out he could/would go back to his current role.
For the simple reason managers who don't work out always get the sack, saving embarressment to the owners.
Asam
30/8/2014 06:18:57 pm
I too would value his input into the the youth of Leeds so would not want to lose his services if and when Cellino wishes to change his first team coach again.
weebee Leeds
30/8/2014 06:20:30 pm
Would give him a chance with understanding that he can revert back to academy head if he fails.
John
30/8/2014 06:23:20 pm
I'd definitely give him a go, but please ask him to have a shave! ;-)
weebee Leeds
30/8/2014 06:23:36 pm
Totally agree.
alwaysleeds
30/8/2014 06:33:08 pm
I can understand Redfearns reticence to take on the first team role. He's obviously doing a great job at the Academy. With an owner who hires and fires on a whim, Redfearn might think that a few bad results would see him out of the Leeds set up altogether. As for getting his old job back in the Academy, someone else may have been taken on in the meantime. I personally hope he goes for it as we need a man with his knowledge of the players at the Club. Good man very valuable to tge setbup and going forward. Leeds is a hot seat though and although he has tge undoubted coaching skills I would not like to see him floundering under all the pressure. To be Leeds head coach you need huge amount if confidence, a thick skin and able to attend to all the external pressure. Only Neil knows if he can carry all the weight and expectation of the post. If he feels that he can, we should back him. Also, get Naylor back now! i myself dont want rodders to be 1st team coach because he would be 1st in line for the bullet if it did not work out he is brilliant as youth team leader better to keep the man you know than someone you dont unless he can stay if he does not produce the goods remember one win does not make a good coach i hope he stays in his role with leeds youth masimo its about time that you get a decent coach in we have quality now because of you it would be stupid to throw it all away by going with a cheap coach
Ev
30/8/2014 08:50:29 pm
no, hes too valuable as an academy coach and im not sure he could handle it.......Leeds need a tried and tested coach / manager Leave a Reply. |
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