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Stuart Pearce says Leeds United’s 2-0 win v Derby should be reversed

Former England football player, Stuart Pearce speaks during day two of Soccerex Asia on December 5, 2016 in Doha, Qatar. (Tom Dulat/Getty Images)
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Leeds United beat Derby in a game overshadowed by a spying row.

Dark Clouds form over Elland road as First Division football becomes a reality during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Leeds United and Charlton Athletic at Elland Road on May...

Leeds United are being investigated by the EFL after sending a scout to Derby’s training ground to allegedly spy on their opponents.

Leeds won the game on Friday evening 2-0, dominating a one-sided game.

There has been plenty of reaction to the situation from rival managers and pundits.

One of the most extreme takes came last night, from former England international Stuart Pearce.

Former England football player, Stuart Pearce speaks during day two of Soccerex Asia on December 5, 2016 in Doha, Qatar.

The former Nottingham Forest boss told Sky Sports’ The Debate (10pm 15/1) that he believes the 2-0 scoreline should be reversed.

Pearce said: “It will be interesting to see what the punishment will be, we’ve not seen anything as clear cut as this before.

“If it was me, the team which was affected the most was Derby. I’d reverse the score.”

Derby County boss Frank Lampard was left fuming at the situation, which he said disrupted the Rams’ training session.

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa admitted being responsible for trying to scout their opponents, making clear he did not consider he was doing anything wrong.

Marcelo Bielsa, Manager of of Leeds United during the FA Cup Third Round match between Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United at Loftus Road on January 6, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.