Reid makes progress in battle to win over sceptical fans

PETER REID has quickly won over sceptical Leeds fans following a personal invite from chairman Peter Ridsdale to meet the club’s hoped-for saviour.

John Boocock, chairman of the Leeds United Supporters' Trust, was critical of Reid's appointment for the remainder of the season in the wake of Terry Venables' sacking, claiming it would "go down like a lead balloon".

Boocock claimed Reid is deeply disliked at Elland Road, and felt Eddie Gray and Brian Kidd should have been asked to take over for the short term.