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Redfearn wants contract in place before Cardiff City game

Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:41 am

We could do with this dragging on for a bit. A bit of uncertainty may help!

Leeds United caretaker boss Neil Redfearn reportedly wants his contract in place and his position confirmed before this weekend’s game against Cardiff City.

Redfearn has effectively been handed the head coach role at Leeds on a permanent basis, but is thought to be seeking assurances over the longevity of his position and whether he’ll go back to academy boss should his first team role not work out.

The latest update suggests he wants everything in place before the weekend, which makes sense as it removes the uncertainty that may still exist in the mind of the players as to why ‘Redders’ hasn’t already signed a contract.

The sticking point appears to be the finances involved, with Redfearn’s salary yet to be agreed.

The match against Cardiff is a huge one because Leeds haven’t won a game since the last time Redfearn was in control of the first team.

The aim for the Whites this season is promotion back up to the Premier League and they need to close the gap on the sides that currently hold play-off places as quickly as possible.

Redfearn is a popular choice with Leeds fans because of the free flowing and attacking football he encourages all of his players to display during high pressure and important games.

Redfearn can’t be blamed for wanting absolute certainty surrounding his position so that he can focus on training and driving results in the right direction for the side.

Some have suggested that he should have been appointed ahead of Darko Milanic in the first place and that Cellino should give him any assurance he wants in a long term contract to get cracking and moving towards the top flight.

Re: Redfearn wants contract in place before Cardiff City gam

Wed Oct 29, 2014 9:57 am

Oh dear!
"The match against Cardiff is a huge one because Leeds haven’t won a game since the last time Redfearn was in control of the first team."

Here we go again, me being pessemistic :laughing6:

Re: Redfearn wants contract in place before Cardiff City gam

Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:00 pm

Igovernor wrote:Oh dear!
"The match against Cardiff is a huge one because Leeds haven’t won a game since the last time Redfearn was in control of the first team."

Here we go again, me being pessemistic :laughing6:



With you on this. Added to the Blackpool and Millwall results.
Also have Birminghams first home game since they lost 8 - 0, so they will be out to prove a point to their fans.

Re: Redfearn wants contract in place before Cardiff City gam

Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:41 pm

Cardiff City assistant manager Scott Young is wary of the effect Neil Redfearn could have on Leeds United when the sides meet this weekend.

Cardiff are in a superior position in the Championship table to Leeds, but Young has urged caution ahead of the weekend clash because of the effect Redfearn coming in could have on the Whites.

“Leeds are slightly behind us in the table, but they have appointed a new manager (Neil Redfearn) and we all know the effect that can have. We are aware of that and will make sure the team are fully prepared,” Young told Wales Online.

It’s a fair point because when Redfearn was in charge of Cardiff’s opponents earlier in the season, they didn’t lose a game over four matches, which hints at the belief and confidence that Leeds’ players have in Redfearn as a leader.

Cardiff can’t get too worried about the effect Redfearn will have or they could take their eye off the ball in terms of their own tactics and how they best go about trying to get three points.

Russell Slade had a good start to life at the club but a bad result against Millwall has left the side in need of a positive win against Leeds this weekend.

Where Cardiff have to be wary is pushing too hard for three points in the game because Redfearn likes his teams to play free flowing and attacking football whether that means dominating possession or counter attacking.