Heckingbottom shares conversation with Leeds’ Eunan O’Kane over captaincy

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Leeds United managed to come from behind against Bristol City.

Leeds United boss Paul Heckingbottom has told BBC Radio Leeds that he spoke with Eunan O’Kane, before handing the captaincy over to Pablo Hernandez.

O’Kane wore the armband for Leeds in Heckingbottom’s first match in charge against Sheffield United, but Hernandez captained the Whites’ yesterday against Bristol City.

Eyebrows were raised by that action, but Heckingbottom insists that there was nothing in the decision.

“I spoke with Eunan today and told him that I’m putting Pablo back at captain, but I want the same voice from you and the same organisation from you. There’s nothing in that,” Heckingbottom said.

Hernandez lived up to his role at Leeds’ captain, as he helped inspire a comeback.

Heckingbottom’s side had fallen 2-0 down against Bristol City in the early stages, and looked set to crash to another defeat at Elland Road.

However, Leeds turned things around in the second-half, with Hernandez helping to inspire the comeback.

Hernandez helped set up Pierre Michel-Lasogga for the first goal, by floating in a wonderful cross.

The draw was the first point that Heckingbottom has picked up as Leeds boss, and they now lie in 11th place in the Championship table.