‘Receiving his P45 hopefully’ – Whites debate key man’s future after discussion
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The Yorkshire Evening Post has recently been discussing what the future might hold for Paul Heckingbottom as the manager of Leeds United.
The former Barnsley man has had it tough at the club since arriving earlier this year and I have a feeling that he’s going to have to get big results quickly next year to stop more getting on his back.
For sure, though, there’s already plenty giving him grief right now and so I find it hard to believe there are many other managers in the country facing such a big summer in this window.
With that said, then, let’s take a look at the debate the YEP threw out on Twitter and what some of our fans had to say in response:
What does the future hold for Paul Heckingbottom? #lufc https://t.co/lUozxdo2lm
— Leeds United News (@LeedsUnitedYEP) May 22, 2018
”Lack of experience compensated by personality and motivation”… yea that’s really shone through since his arrival
— Mark Bryant (@markbryant80) May 23, 2018
Hopefully he doesn’t have one!!!
— Richard Hammond (@Richard_hammond) May 22, 2018
Boring.. Give him a chance. He’s yet to be judged on his own purchases
— MMW GREEN SOLUTIONS (@mmwgreen) May 23, 2018
and he won’t be because he won’t be responsible for that. He will Only get a say in it.
— Peter Bellerby (@radio_bellers) May 23, 2018
Says a lot for rafrizannis ambition or lack of if we start next season with same dof and same coach at the club
— Eireleeds1 (@kevingaff) May 23, 2018
Bus back to Barnsley hopefully
— Peter Bellerby (@radio_bellers) May 23, 2018
Receiving his P45 hopefully!!!
— Colin Doyle (@cdoyle197166) May 23, 2018
What the Heckingbottom is going on at Leeds!! Get him gone OR come out and give him your backing – it’s all very strange but then probable normal for @LUFC
— David (@beaglelufc) May 23, 2018
The Verdict
I still think it is more than worth giving him a little bit longer and at least the whole window to see what he can do in terms of bringing players in.
He’s got plenty to do to win us around, let’s be clear, but with the names linked in recent weeks he and Victor Orta might just redeem themselves – or at least start to.
Results are key, though, and so the first few games in August are vital for him.
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