McAllister contract extended


By Andy Baggott
April 3 2008

Leeds Chairman Ken Bates today extended the contract of manager Gary McAllister and his assistant Steve Staunton. His current deal was due to run out at the end of the season, but this has now been changed to a 12 month rolling contract. The deal gives the club some stability and is a reward for Macca who has seen Leeds lose just once in the last 10 games. There has also been an improvement in the playing style, with the focus being more on the passing game.  It means Gary Mac can start looking at potential signings for next season, whilst allowing any players to know that he is here for the long term.  A sensible move by the Chairman who will be hoping that the Macca will be managing in the Championship next season.

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McAllister contract extended
Discussion started by Unofficial Leeds United (IP Logged), 03/04/2008 09:56
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03/04/2008 09:56
McAllister contract extended

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Fids
03/04/2008 16:52
I think this is exactly the right move at exactly the right time - Macca can command more respect, offer better incentive and make better decisions with a contract in place.

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shadwell chris
Shadwell Chris
03/04/2008 16:58
TOTALLY AGREE.......

GOOD MOVE KENNETH................

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Osama Bin Leeds fan
03/04/2008 16:59
you're brave putting that up fids



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:03:16:59:37 by Osama Bin Leedsfan.

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03/04/2008 17:30
good move bates (Sm152) you old cnut .

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kiwipete
03/04/2008 21:25
a stable base from which macca can build---finally got summat right bates---just get the 15 points back and we will be sweetthumbs down

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04/04/2008 00:12
I agree it is a good move the signs are that macca will get Leeds playing decent football for the first time in years

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04/04/2008 05:44
Excellent news.(Sm128)

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Trav
04/04/2008 06:34
Could this possibly be the first decent thing Bates has done in his time here?

Might only be for 12 more months but at least Macca and the players know where they stand.

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04/04/2008 09:57
Just a minute, not so fast,a Bates descision is not final until Bairdy sanctions it........(Sm102)

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