Mills set for showdown with Reid over dispute

DANNY MILLS is set for clear-the-air talks with Leeds manager Peter Reid later this week following the war of words which has erupted at Elland Road.

Mills yesterday responded vehemently to suggestions from Reid his attitude was not up to standard in training and matches during this summer’s pre-season.

It resulted in the right back being dropped from the squad for Sunday’s 2-2 draw at home to Newcastle, with Mills instead a frustrated on-looker from the stands.

Mills feels Reid was not straight with him when he rubbished summer rumours he could be on his way out of the club and believes he is now being forced out.

Reid, in turn, is understood to be fuming with Mills’ comments and there is the prospect now the defender may have played his last game for the club, despite only recently signing a new five-year contract.

Mills’ agent, Neil Featherby, is hopeful the situation can be resolved as he said: “Danny, like Peter, is a person who will speak from the heart.

“He is a deep thinker and takes things personally,” he said.