Leeds Could Appoint ‘Exceptional’ Rodgers Alternative

Leeds United could possibly be set to maneuver for a promotion specialist to fill their managerial emptiness…

What is the newest on Scott Parker to Leeds United?

That is based on The Athletic’s Phil Hay, who wrote a fresh update simply yesterday in regards to the 49ers’ seek for a brand new boss after the completion of their takeover final week.

With Brendan Rodgers now out of the image fully, as his transfer to Celtic appears poised, they now have to discover a nice different who can lead them right into a equally vivid future.

The primary hurdle they need to deal with is escaping the Championship, and there are few extra certified to take action than Scott Parker.

Having starred with Fulham and AFC Bournemouth within the second division, the Whites at the moment are set to battle with Leicester Metropolis for his signature. He’s below intense consideration by each relegated outfits.

How good is Scott Parker?

It’s these two spells at this stage that offers the 42-year-old his attract, as on each events he managed to earn promotion.

His first outing got here at Craven Cottage, the place his aspect downed Brentford within the playoff finals to regain their top-flight standing. That 12 months his aspect completed fourth, simply two factors from the automated promotion spots.

Though they might be relegated the 12 months following, the previous West Ham United midfielder nonetheless deserves reward for the best way wherein he eased his aspect again to the highest.

Then, in the identical 12 months of his exit from West London, the Cherries took the plunge and welcomed him into their dugout. He would then earn them promotion in his first season, though as soon as once more failing to final as soon as retaking his place within the Premier League.

Though a typical theme appears to emerge with Parker’s managerial ventures, it appears the younger tactician stays a eager scholar of the sport who’s at all times studying and constructing on his 4-3-3 philosophy. These failures is perhaps frequent, however he’ll develop with each and on the very least, he might seal an prompt promotion with Leeds.

Former Fulham participant and mentor of the unemployed boss, Jim Hicks, even noted: “Scott was one of many distinctive ones and one factor that units him aside is that he listened to that recommendation about at all times making ready.

“With every little thing that’s happening as a participant and along with his household, he was nonetheless making ready fairly subtle and mature ideas: how he was going to behave, what requirements he anticipated for his gamers, what his pre-season would appear to be; what’s his model going to be? What he’s going to do on set items? He thought all of it via.”

While Rodgers might need been the extra enticing choice, given his pedigree winning trophies with the Foxes and Celtic, plus his top-flight expertise, maybe Parker’s Championship nouse might show crucial as a substitute with the skillset to simply information Leeds again to the promised land.