Leeds defender Tom Lees has cited manager Neil Warnock as a major influence on his decision to sign a new four-year contract.
The 21-year-old, who can play at right-back as well as central defence, put pen to paper on his new deal earlier this week after making 44 first-team appearances during his breakthrough season.
"I've been to see him a few times and the way that he's speaking and the things he's saying about moving forward, I liked what I heard," he said. "I'm looking forward to seeing how that progresses now and looking forward to next season.
"It's nice to have the feeling of someone coming to you and offering a new deal. He's been a big influence in the time he's been here.
"He's not been here long, but I feel I've learnt a lot and I like his eagerness for next season. He has some nice ideas for the way he wants us to go when we come back in July.
"I've learned a lot about attitude and mental attitude towards the game. I think there will be a real positive and winning mentality when we come back and I'm looking forward to pre-season."
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Leeds trapped in the lower league form many years to come ? They have been in the lower league for some time now, its only a matter of time before investment is forthcoming and it might even be as early as the coming season.
Saying any team are "finished" is utterly moronic. The Championship especially is one of those leagues where it is incredibly open and it is hard to predict pre-season who are the candidates to go up. Leeds were in playoff contention before falling away at the end of last season, and the year before that finished 7th. I think with Warnock at the helm and with a few key signings to strengthen certain positions Leeds have as good a chance as anyone to be there at the end. I think with the recently signed Jason Pearce the centre of defense looks fairly formidable for championship level. A left back is most definitely needed though.
warnock is a good manager,but leeds utd will be trapped in that league or lower leagues for a many a year to come.leeds are finished period.
He'll be on loan at Hartlepool in a few months time - still stacking up the disciplinary points
WARNOCK OUT !!!
Warnock to leave Leeds top of premiership in 3 years time, to become the next England manager... ;)
Good player but Warnock is not gonna be there for 4 years.
two right good blokes. well done lees, and thankyou warnock.
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