Dean Ashton has claimed that Jesse Marsch has ‘stepped over the line’ by his recent actions on the sidelines for Leeds United.
The former Premier League striker was making reference to Marsch getting sent off during Leeds’ 5-2 defeat to Brentford last time out – it’s not the first time he has been animated on the touchline this term.
It all stems from refereeing calls, which have gone against the Whites, especially an obvious penalty not being awarded at Brentford.
To no-one’s surprise, on-field and VAR calls have hit another new low, especially during the most recent weekend of Premier League action, where there were problems at St James’ Park, Griffin Park, Stamford Bridge and Villa Park.
Leeds fans will be hoping for some more luck in games to come because they have started the new Premier League campaign in a steady fashion.
Marsch deserves credit for how his team have reacted to a summer which saw key players leave, as Ashton reacted to his passion from the touchline and what he could be like in the dressing room, as he told talkSPORT.
“He stepped over the line, definitely,” said Ashton. “I mean how animated he was against Brentford was borderline ridiculous and he was rightfully sent to the stands.
“He’s pumped. It can be seen in two different ways. You can say he’s so passionate and it depends on how he is in the dressing room. I would be surprised if he is that animated on the sidelines and then calm in the dressing room. I would imagine, he is quite pumped up in the dressing room as well. I might be wrong.
“They have started the season very well, so players will go along with a lot. If you are winning games, and the team is playing in a style that you like, then players don’t mind if the manager is acting in a certain way.
“It’s if things start to turn, that’s when players will start to sort of talk to each other about the manager.”
WILL THE BREAK HELP LEEDS?
The recent weekend’s Premier League action was suspended because of the Queen’s death and now their trip to Manchester United on Sunday has also been postponed because there will be a lack of police leading up to the funeral.
The Whites made a steady start to the season, sitting in the top ten, but they did showcase their bad habits at Brentford.
It now means that the next time the Elland Road faithful will see their team in action will be a home time against Aston Villa on October 2 – nearly a month after their last game.
That surely isn’t helpful, but at least, those players heading on international duty, will go away fresh and ready to come back firing.
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