Neil Redfearn: Leeds need stability after Uwe Rosler sacking

19 October 2015 12:16

Former Leeds boss Neil Redfearn insists the club need some stability after Uwe Rosler's sacking on Monday morning.

The German became the fifth manager to lose his job at Elland Road under the tenure of Italian owner Massimo Cellino following Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Sky Bet Championship leaders Brighton.

Redfearn was number four on that list after he was replaced in the summer, despite leading the West Yorkshire club to Championship safety last season.

In a strange twist, former Rotherham manager Steve Evans is set to take over at Leeds, with Redfearn having replaced the Scot at the Millers earlier this month.

And Redfearn says nothing will be achieved without a long-term plan.

Redfearn said: " I don't want to comment too much on what's happening, but to build anything or to create anything you need stability.

"It's probably frustrating for Uwe because he will have had his plans and put things in place as did I last year and got them to a certain situation where you think you can take them on.

"But they do it as they want to do it.

"I have got a lot of friends at Leeds and I wish them every success apart from when they play us.

"But to be honest with you I am more interested in Rotherham United. This is where I am at, this is what I am excited about.

"We have got a lot of good people at this football club that understand the game."

Evans has taken training at Thorp Arch on Monday and is set to be handed the job on a permanent basis.

The Scot did a fine job at the Millers, taking them from League Two to Championship safety in three seasons, but his imminent appointment still comes as a shock.

Redfearn added: "Good luck to him. He's had success wherever he has been."

Source: PA