The chairman of the Leeds Independent Fans Association believes his club had no choice but to change manager tonight in order to avoid relegation.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could be ready to make a move for Leeds United’s Ireland left back Ian Harte if he fails to land Argentinian Juan Pablo Sorin.

LEEDS manager Peter Reid is to bide his time over the appointment of new backroom staff following yesterday’s surprise departures of Eddie Gray and Brian Kidd.

New Leeds manager Peter Reid is hoping Harry Kewell will commit his future to the club after being confirmed as Terry Venables’ permanent successor at Elland Road.

Gerard Houllier insists he has “no regrets” over the manner of Liverpool’s elimination from the UEFA Cup.

Leeds Supporters’ Club chairman Ray Fell was “bewildered” but not surprised by news of Terry Venables’ departure from Elland Road this morning.

Under-pressure Leeds manager Terry Venables’ hopes of reversing the club’s current decline appear set to be given a much-needed tonic this weekend.

Harry Kewell provided the touch of class which enabled Leeds to make the most of their good fortune and scrape past Crystal Palace into the sixth round of the FA Cup.

Arsene Wenger believes striker Francis Jeffers can play a key role in Arsenal retaining the Premiership title after turning down two approaches for him in the last month.

Claudio Ranieri has cranked his men up for a revenge mission against Leeds tonight as the Blues look to cling onto Arsenal’s coat-tails in the race for the title.

Mamady Sidibe added to Leeds’ woes at the end of another tortuous week for Terry Venables’ side.

James Milner added to his new-found burgeoning reputation with a goal to remember as Leeds ended title-chasing Chelsea’s unbeaten run with a first Elland Road win for more than three months.

Fabrice Fernandes denied Leeds a priceless Elland Road victory as Terry Venables’ side suffered another dose of the late home jitters.

ROBBIE FOWLER has been ruled out of Leeds boss Terry Venables’ plans for the UEFA Cup third-round clash in Malaga tomorrow.

HARRY KEWELL has warned Florence does not represent a safe haven for Leeds’ UEFA Cup hopes.

Leeds stalwart David Batty has vowed to fight for his future at Elland Road despite being told he does not figure in new boss Terry Venables’ plans.

Mark Viduka will be a marked man when Leeds bid to revive their season with a UEFA Cup triumph over Hapoel Tel-Aviv tomorrow.

Leeds midfielder Olivier Dacourt has admitted he could leave Elland Road unless he is able work his way into Terry Venables’ plans.

Blackburn chief executive John Williams declared Rovers’ UEFA Cup draw against Celtic as “absolutely fantastic”.

Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor saw his side draw another blank in the goalless draw with Leeds and then groaned: “That has been the story of our season.”

Nick Barmby repaid a considerable slice of his summer fee by sparing Leeds’ UEFA Cup blushes as manager Terry Venables’ side scraped through to the second round.

Blackburn 1 Leeds 0

Blackburn 1 Leeds 0

Newcastle 0 Leeds 2

Defiant Sunderland welcome Manchester United to the Stadium of Light tomorrow with their tails up after defying the odds to unseat Premiership pace-setters Leeds.

Paul Okon will officially become a Leeds United player this morning if he passes a medical.

LEEDS new boy Nick Barmby insists he is still on the trophy trail following his £2.75million move from Liverpool.

Nick Barmby is on the brink of completing his £2.75m move to Leeds as Australian star Brett Emerton issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to Liverpool.

Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale does not expect Nick Barmby to be Terry Venables’ last signing of the summer - and nor will Rio Ferdinand be the last to leave the club.

Leeds have agreed a fee of £2.75m (€4.37m) with Liverpool for midfielder Nick Barmby.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish believes Arthur Numan’s decision to retire from international duty will benefit the Ibrox side.

Life at Middlesbrough was returning to some kind of normality today after an eventful 48 hours on Teesside.

Leeds United legend Peter Lorimer believes Terry Venables’ first job will be to persuade Rio Ferdinand and Lee Bowyer to stay at Elland Road.

Being booked for time-wasting in the first half of your Eircom League debut would be a puzzling introduction to any new football situation but Bray Wanderers goalkeeper Matt Gregg was not going to let that spoil his enjoyment.

Middlesbrough could have to wait a fortnight for Terry Venables’ decision if it does not come within the next 48 hours.

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is banking on the comforts of home to carry his side into the Champions League.