It's been revealed that Dave Bassett will succeed Gus Poyet as the new Leeds number two, at least until the end of the season. Personally, i aren't Bassett's biggest fan and would have preferred someone a hell of alot younger, but he's done a decent job in managing lower league clubs and will bring a little humour to the Elland Road press conferences if nothing else.
Bassett originally signed Wise to play for Wimbledons notorious "Crazy Gang" when he was just 18 years old, and the pair have remained close ever since, with Bassett helping Dennis out a few years back at Swindon in a similar role.
The deal will see Bassett in the assistants role uptil the end of the current season, at which point i'm expecting Alan Thompson - who's currently learning his coaching badges - to take the number two spot, having worked alongside Dennis at the weekend.
Bassett will need to bond with the players as quickly as possible, before Dennis' 3 match touchline ban comes into effect.
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
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.
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.
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