Were the fans great until Bielsa came in? Previously it was a bit of a shit-show wasn't it? Loads of discontent.
Nick On Monday, February 28, 2022, 02:50:44 PM EST, Scott1cairns1 <[email protected]> wrote: Oh dear god. Best regards,Scott. > On 28 Feb 2022, at 19:29, Wiggy <[email protected]> wrote: > > not quite the same as the old boss... > > https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/29569/jesse-marsch-appointed-leeds-united-head-coach > > or to save you clicking on the link...: > > New head coach confirmed. > > Leeds United can today announce the appointment of Jesse Marsch as the club’s > new head coach, pending international clearance. > > The 48-year-old has signed a deal at Elland Road running until June 2025 and > his first game in charge will be Saturday’s Premier League trip at Leicester > City. > > Marsch, a former USA international midfielder, previously played for D.C. > United, Chicago Fire and Chivas USA in the MLS. > > Following his retirement from playing, he became an assistant with the USA > national team, before being named as the first head coach of Montreal Impact > in 2012. > > Three years later, he was named New York Red Bulls boss and led them to the > MLS Supporters’ Shield and was also named the 2015 MLS Coach of the Year. > > In 2018, he left New York Red Bulls as the coach with the most wins in the > club’s history, joining German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig as assistant to > Ralf Rangnick. > > Ahead of the 2019/20 season he was named head coach of sister club Red Bull > Salzburg and went on to have great success, winning both the Austrian > Bundesliga and Austrian Cup in consecutive seasons. > > This led to him returning to RB Leipzig as head coach last summer, which was > his most recent position, prior to parting ways in December. > > He will now be looking to guide Leeds United away from the Premier League > relegation places over the final 12 games of the campaign. > > Speaking about the appointment, Leeds United Director of Football Victor Orta > said: “We are delighted to welcome Jesse to the club and excited for him to > lead us into this new chapter. > > “Jesse is someone we identified a number of years ago during his time at Red > Bull Salzburg and we believe his philosophy and style of football aligns with > that of the club and will suit the players very well. > > “We have a long-term plan and firmly believe he can take Leeds United to the > next level and are excited for what the future holds.” > > Chief Executive Angus Kinnear added: “We are really pleased to have quickly > secured the services of our first-choice head coach. > > “Whilst the short-term objective for Jesse is obvious, we believe he has the > courage and ambition to build on the strong foundations we have created over > the last four years and elevate the performance of the club over the > long-term. He had a great deal of success with New York Red Bulls and Red > Bull Salzburg and has demonstrated during our many meetings that he is a > great fit with the footballing culture of Leeds United. > > “At this challenging time, it is important that the club remains united from > top to bottom. The fans have been amazing throughout Andrea’s tenure and we > have no doubt they will unite behind Jesse and ensure the team quickly > returns to winning with style.” > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ > > Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat! _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat! _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat!
