The controversial TalkSport presenter has been speaking about Jesse Marsch and he believes the American coach causes the spotlight to be cast on himself.
Speaking on the TalkSport morning show with Jim White, the former Crystal Palace owner thinks the antics on the touchline and the way Jesse Marsch conducts himself only add to the already building pressure. The results on the pitch haven’t been good enough and he believes he isn’t the man to take the club forward. Leeds have struggled this season, particularly in defence and many fans have been calling for Marsch to be sacked. Until last night’s emphatic win over Cardiff City in the FA Cup replay, the Whites had only won two games in 17, with the last three points coming at the start of November.
A section of fans have questioned Marsch’s tactics and believe he is nothing more than a motivational speaker, but following Marcelo Bielsa was always going to be a hard act to follow, for any person who took over from the Argentinian. Poor results saw Biesa sacked in similar circumstances, and many feel the time has come for Marsch to go the same way. Similar results under Jesse with arguably a stronger squad than Bielsa had at his disposal seem to be the sticking points, leaving fans wondering why he hasn’t been given the boot just yet.
The hierarchy has backed Marsch since his arrival, and again this transfer window with over £30m on Georginio Rutter and £12m on Maximilian Wober with the rumours of more spending to come, and maybe that is the reason why he is still in his job. The club have invested in Marsch, and it seems they will see the season out with him in charge, no matter what the long-term cost may be. The San Fransisco 49 ers’ are set to take majority control of the club in January 2024, and maybe he is the man they want in charge to take the club forward.
Answering a caller, Jordan said, “I don’t think he’s gonna be the outcome to give Leeds the success, which will then mean that he’ll be gotten rid of I don’t think there’s an agenda from me to suggest that he’ll be gotten rid of. I don’t think he’s good enough. I don’t think it will take you where I think Leeds United are capable of getting to.”
“He needs to read the room to some extent of the country that is in the culture that he’s amongst. When he starts talking about being on LinkedIn and finding an opportunity to learn from different professionals to bring into the sports world, he opens himself up to parody.”
👀 “I think Marsch might surprise people.”
🧠 “He really does have a great footballing mind, he does a lot of seminars.”
😩 “Jesse Marsch has a great vision, I just think that he is struggling.”
This #LUFC fan thinks Marsch can be a success at Elland Road if given time! pic.twitter.com/1bJAkBcPc3
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 19, 2023
He added, “I’m the greatest one to want to debunk myths and change the thinking of football from the antiquated we don’t do it this way we do it that way sort of mentality. But there was a line between getting the balance wrong and getting the balance right. I don’t think he’s in Ted Lasso territory, I think that’s moved on. I think we’ve moved past that. But I do think the histrionics on the sideline are a little bit more than I want to see from him. And some of the things that come out of his mouth, to me, put him in a position where people can point the finger at him saying, I’m not sure about you, and I might fall into that category.”
“But I do believe that Leeds United as a football club is a great football club. Having brought teams there and seeing the passion of that fanbase, it still staggers me they were out of the Premier League for 17 years, and I think with Andrea’s (Radrizzani) investment in the club and the development he’s got to this point and a change of ownership, Leeds will really kick on and I’m not sure he’s the manager that will help them kick on.”
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Have to say I agree with Simon Jordan. I do not see Marsch being successful at Leeds United. His top managerial performances have been at Red Bull Salzburg and New York Red Bulls, both of which look to have beeen the ‘Celtics’ of their leagues when he was managing them.