Since Garry Monk walked out on Leeds United nigh on a fortnight ago, the Whites have been managerless, some say directionless.
Many managerial candidates have/continue to be linked to the Whites and the vacant position at Elland Road, favourites coming and going with regularity. One day it is Aitor Karanka, the next it’s Pep Clotet.
There’s a whole supporting cast of other candidates such as Premier League winner Claudio Ranieri, former Barcelona, Real Madrid and Denmark legend Michael Laudrup and even ‘surprise packages’ such as Juande Ramos.
Above all this though is one thing – Leeds United are no closer to a manager than they were when Monk decided to tender his resignation from the club. It is this lack of supposed urgency that has caused a sense of growing concern amongst United supporters, concern that has been growing with every waking day.
However, the following tweet from Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has certainly stirred a response from Leeds fans on Twitter.
I understand frustration, we are meeting candidates this week. It is important we take the time to make the best decision for the club #LUFC
— Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) June 6, 2017
Radrizzani tweets about ‘manager’ situation at Elland Road – fans respond
All Leeds United fans had been wanting was news about what was going on, not really who might be coming in. In a sense the latter was immaterial for Whites fans, most of whom just wanted to be kept informed. The replies from these fans to Radrizzani’s tweet are largely positive, the owner’s tweet being well received.
This is all we wanted! 👍🏼
— Matt Hill 🏴 (@MattyHill83) June 6, 2017
We understand Andrea. 100% faith in you to get it right! #MOT
— Matt James (@Matt1Lufc) June 6, 2017
You're shout Radz. PEoPle nagging you. Have a PEPsi. PEP yourself up, and don't be influenced by PEoPle on Twitter. Be PrEPared.
— Dr.T (@DoctorT1992) June 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/SupremeJansson/status/872136642441752579
https://twitter.com/MrJGeldard/status/872139062131523584
Thankyou for the update, I'm sure Ranieri and Pep as No2 will be great combination 👍💙⚽😜 #mot xx
— SUSAN SMITH 1 (@SmithLeedsUtd) June 6, 2017
Good move Andrea keeping the fans updated. Good to see. A good appointment takes time. Get the right man. Oh and keep @pepclotet 👍🏻
— Gary LUFC (@Gary_Calter) June 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Rumoydin/status/872136563311996928
Thanks for communicating with us fans. All we ask for is the right decision and the best one in regards with us going forward next season.
— Josh 💙💛 (@superleedsmacca) June 6, 2017
we fully understand Andrea I'm sure you'll get the right man for the job #MOT
— Armo☀️🌙 #GrazieVale (@Jordan_Armo) June 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/EmilBuran/status/872137585287725056
https://twitter.com/leeamber1987/status/872136368742436866
The tweeted replies continue in pretty much a similar vein, Leeds United fans pretty much either thanking Andrea Radrizzani for his openness and honesty, or asking him to appoint manager X or manager Y for reason Z.