Gus gone, and Dennis banned!

If any other football club lost their assistant manager, and then had the manager banned by the league, all in the space of 3 days, it would seem rather unfortunate. But, this is Leeds United, and after everything we've had to overcome in the last six years, it's just another day at the office.

Yes, Gus Poyet's move to Tottenham as Ramos' translator... I mean, assistant manager has been agreed and Leeds are now looking for a replacement, with Gianfranco Zola being the only name to emerge from the ever-churning Leeds United rumour mill that makes me feel the slightest bit excited.

Personally, I would like to see Vinnie Jones approached. He's expressed an interest in returning to Leeds before in a coaching role, and he's just the kind of character Elland Road needs. Failing that, Gary McAllister, Lucas Radebe and Eddie Gray spring to mind, but it's doubtful any of them are even being considered.

Whoever becomes Dennis' new assistant, they'll find themselves immediately in at the deep end as Dennis serves his ridiculous 3 match ban handed down by the almighty gods that are the Football League disciplinary board. They claim to be investigating the referee's antics too, but since it was Dennis Wise of the notorious Leeds United that made the complaint, I seriously doubt much action will be taken.

All in all, a rough few days for the club, but nothing out of the ordinary. Good luck to Gus in his new job, and lets hope Dennis finds a worthy successor soon.

Gus set for Spurs?

As I predicted only two days ago, Martin Jol has now parted company with struggling Tottenham Hotspur after seemingly losing the dressing room, and guiding the London club into the dark depths of the relegation zone.

Jol spent millions on new players during his spell at Tottenham, and has gone from fans hero to villain almost overnight.

Tottenham are set to replace Jol with Sevilla coach, Juande Ramos, but the news that will worry Leeds fans is the rumour that former player, and now Leeds United assistant manager, Gus Poyet will take the role as Ramos' number two!

The suprising twist in the tale may well see the formidable Wise and Poyet partnership, which has been together from their days at Swindon finally broken. More worrying is the effect this may have on Leeds United, and Dennis Wise. Losing your right-hand man is not an easy thing to deal with in the world of football, and a good replacement isn't going to be easily found. Afterall, Wise and Poyet are not just friends at work, but close friends outside it too.

Meanwhile, Gary McAllister has told Sky Sports how he would have been "very interested" in the Leeds United job last year, but was never approached by Ken Bates, despite being a favourite with the fans and bookies. If Gus does decide to leave for Tottenham, which none of us could really blame him for, maybe Dennis could give Mac a call?