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Leeds United fans react to De La Barrera links

Deportiva Leonesa's coach Ruben de la Barrera (2nd R) points from the sideline during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 32 first leg f...
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Leeds United are linked to young Spanish boss…. and are not impressed.

Deportiva Leonesa's coach Ruben de la Barrera (2nd R) points from the sideline during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 32 first leg football match between Cultural y...

Leeds United fans are unimpressed with the possibility Ruben de la Barrera could be the club’s next manager.

Bookmakers Paddy Power make De La Barrera third favourite for the job, when 24 hours ago he was nowhere to be seen.

De La Barrera is manager of Leeds’ partner side in Spain, Cultural Leonesa.

Head coach Ruben de la Barrera of  Cultural Leonesa looks on prior to the start the La Liga 2 play off round between Cultural Leonesa and Sevilla II at Reino de Leon Stadium on January 28,...

He has been in charge there since 2016 and has forged a strong reputation as an up and coming young coach, just 33-years-old.

Leeds fans are not especially excited, even though they are keen for Paul Heckingbottom to be replaced.

Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Millwall and Barnsley at The Den on January 6, 2018 in London, England.

De La Barrera has no experience of English football and this would be seen as another major gamble by owner Andrea Radrizzani.

Leeds finished in 13th placed last season and are trying to improve so they can mount a promotion challenge next season.

Here is a look at how Leeds fans reacted to the rumours…