McDermott wants to STAY at Leeds but needs assurances over future



Brian McDermott was seeking assurances from Leeds United’s chaotic ownership structure on Sunday night before deciding whether to return to the club as manager.

Leeds chief, fired on Friday by the club’s prospective owner Massimo Cellino, has been told to return to Thorp Arch to take first team training on Monday.



McDermott as locked in talks with LMA chief executive Richard Bevan, their QC Paul Gilroy and representatives from various consortiums hoping to buy Leeds.



Unknown quantity: McDermott said there was an unidentified Italian player at training on Monday

Standing together: Leeds supporters were united in their support of McDermott on Saturday

Incredibly he is tempted to turn up at the club’s Thorp Arch training ground on Monday to resume managerial responsibilities if he can thrash out an agreement.



McDermott has a real affinity with the club’s fans, players and staff, but will not return unless he is satisfied with the terms.



The Leeds supporters rallied around McDermott on Saturday and demanded his reinstatement during militant scenes at Elland Road.



Without McDermott in the dug-out, the team beat Championship rivals Huddersfield and a number of Leeds players then dedicated the victory to their manager.



For the gaffer! Ross McCormack scored a hat-trick in the 5-1 demolition of Huddersfield Town

McDermott, who has worked under almost intolerable conditions while the boardroom battle plays out, does not want to leave the club.



Despite his reluctance to work with Cellino, who is attempting to wrestle the club from GFH Capital this week, he is settled in the area.



The former Reading chief has become increasingly frustrated with the boardroom battle, but believes the team can still get into the play-offs this season.

Wrapping up: Massimo Cellino is hoping to secure his takeover of Leeds sooner rather than later

Anxious: Fans are worried at the prospective sale of the club to Cellino

McDermott was told he was fired after receiving a communication from Cellino’s lawyer Chris Farnell during transfer deadline day. Farnell is refusing to comment.



The Leeds chief had been preparing to take his team for the clash with Huddersfield, but that was aborted at short notice.

