Speaking on his Podcast, Phil Hay has shared Leeds United’s feelings towards Jesse Marsch after a poor run of form left the Whites in the bottom three.
Leeds are in all sorts of trouble, and understandably, questions are being asked about Marsch’s future as the threat of relegation looms large at Elland Road.
However, according to Hay, the board are still big fans of Marsch and they want to keep him on as the head coach regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season.
What’s been said?
Hay was asked about Marsch’s position and his future.
“I honestly don’t know and I’m not certain (if there’s a break clause in Marsch’s contract). It wouldn’t surprise me if there was, but I’m just guessing,” Hay said.
“The only thing is that it’s a long contract and it does run to 2025, and he’s said more than once that he’s ready to manage in the Championship. There had been comparisons made to Heckingbottom in that he didn’t win supporters over, so at the end of his time, it felt like there was a decision to make, the fans lost faith in him, but the board have as well. Speaking as of yesterday, I don’t get the sense that’s the same, the board like him and they do want to keep him on as head coach, that’s how it seems to me, regardless of what happens.”
Long-term vision
Leeds’ board seemed to have a long-term vision when appointing Marsch. After all, he was given a three-year deal, and the Whites seem committed to sticking with him.
Of course, this is football and things can change very quickly – especially at Leeds United.
Marsch may be in favour right now, but if Leeds go down and have a bad start in the Championship, it may not be long until that view changes at boardroom level.
Of course, United will be hoping that it doesn’t come to that, but the reality is that no manager’s job is ever truly secure, especially when they’re in the relegation zone.
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