David O’Leary’s chances of making a managerial return to Leeds have been dismissed as “unlikely in the extreme”.

Leeds will take their time to appoint a new manager after Peter Reid's departure.

Few high-profile candidates are expected to be knocking down the Elland Road door to replace Peter Reid – but fans’ spokesman Simon Jose insisted whoever does take over will be in a “no-lose situation”.

Leeds United’s new caretaker-manager Eddie Gray has sought to bring harmony back to the club by offering an olive branch to outcasts Mark Viduka and Danny Mills.