Amid the backdrop of takeover saga which finally looks to be entering its endgame, Leeds United's search for a new head coach continues. The club called time on Sam Allardyce's brief spell in charge last week and with Andrea Radrizzani and 49ers Enterprises reportedly nearing an agreement over a full takeover, appointing a new head coach will be a chief priority.
A number of names have been linked with the vacancy, with former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard one of the favourites with the bookmakers. Leeds fans have been somewhat sceptical over the prospect of the former Liverpool and England skipper taking charge of the club, a view that is echoed by Ally McCoist.
“I’m not sure, and I’m not sure, believe it or not, Leeds would be the best choice for Steven Gerrard,” the Rangers legend said on talkSPORT. “I’ve said it about Frank [Lampard], I would like to see Steven and Frank go abroad, broaden their coaching and managerial horizons.”
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Gerrard enjoyed a successful stint at McCoist’s former club Rangers, but the Scotsman believes the Championship is a very different proposition to what Gerrard is used to.
“It’s a completely different dynamic to the top flight”. McCoist said. “I just think, they’re very young, I’d like to see them (Lampard and Gerrard) go abroad.”
Gerrard has been out of management since an 11-month spell at Aston Villa ended last October.
