Reid takes time over new Leeds positions

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.

Assistant manager Gray and head coach Kidd have started 12 months’ notice periods as part of their contractual agreement after being told their services are no longer required.

Their exit represents a two-fold decision, primarily as Reid will be bringing in his own personnel, with Adrian Heath, Ian Snodin and Sam Ellis mentioned as possible replacements. With Leeds £78.9million in debt, the club are also cutting costs, which is why no new positions within Elland Road have been found for the highly-respected pair. The moves come with the approval of chairman Professor John McKenzie, with Reid’s right-hand men certain to be paid considerably less than either Gray or Kidd.