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Matt Child resigns......

Thought I'd get in first!

Allegedly, according to the not so usually accurate red tops, he's had a little disagreement with Mr Umbers.

This has, apparently, plunged us into crisis!

Reading elsewhere this is linked to Genting even though Genting says it has no interest in Leeds United.

Personally Matt Child didn't affect me or my love for Leeds United nor will it now that he's decided to go. Mr Child and his colleague Mr Umbers were, apparently, stepping into the breach during the good king Cellino's enforced leave of absence. Can't see it really affecting us at all, can you?

At a time when football was dominating the back pages viz-a-viz Leeds United I guess it was inevitable that something would rear its head!

posted on 23/3/15

It's cant be a good place to work at leeds.

We haven't played well for about six weeks now, Saturday result was on the cards.

You can only ride your luck for so long

posted on 23/3/15

I wonder if child asked umbers to take a cut in the percentage to be paid to him from any deal ?...

posted on 23/3/15

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-matt-child-resigns-as-chief-operating-officer-1-7170946


LEEDS UNITED chief operating officer Matt Child has resigned - after last than three-and-a-half months in his role at Elland Road.

The life-long United fan stepped down from his current position this morning. Neither Child or the club are making any official comment on the developments.

Child arrived at the club on December 12 from the telecommunications industry, having held senior positions in private equity backed companies.

Upon taking up his role back in December, Child spoke of his pride at being handed the position, saying: “It’s clichéd but I’m genuinely honoured to represent the club.

“The opportunity to deliver value to your hometown team and city doesn’t happen that often, if at all, so when I was asked to step in, there was only one answer.

“I have been involved for a few months behind the scenes and have been hugely impressed by the president’s passion, commitment and will to win.

“We find ourselves in interesting times, but as a Leeds fan I know only too well that we are often at our best when we have adversity.”

Speaking after the appointment of Child, Cellino said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Child as our new Chief Operating Officer.

“Matt will take immediate responsibility for the management and development of the day to day business.

“It is vitally important that we protect and enhance the future of the club and develop the most effective ‘off field’ team that we can.”

posted on 23/3/15

Wakey, we didn't lose. I'd take that.

posted on 23/3/15

JLA - thanks, couldn't be ar5ed to pot the link.

Things change. A week is a long time in football. It's a lifetime at Leeds United!

posted on 23/3/15

You'd have take a point before the game ??

posted on 23/3/15

Nope. You can read can't you mate?

posted on 23/3/15

There was a clue here StevieDee

By the way, was slightly disappointed with the result at the weekend, a game on paper we should be winning.

And another one here

Wakey, we didn't lose. I'd take that.



And you're the one with the blinkers on, with your head in the sand and a soul singing piano player...!!!

Your last comment seems to fit the bill perfectly

posted on 23/3/15

comment by Stoopo (U4707)

posted on 24/3/15

Some insight into this:

http://simonaustinsport.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/more-upheaval-at-elland-road-inside.html

Could Child's be back as part of any new regime?

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