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• Manager:Gary McAllister

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Parker hails Naylor impact

27 Feb 2009 - 15:13:47

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Leeds United defender Ben Parker has hailed the impact of Richard Naylor since his arrival at Elland Road.

Thirty-one-year-old Naylor has helped the Whites to five wins in eight games since joining from Ipswich Town, with Parker hailing his impact both on and off the field.

He told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "Richard Naylor's come in and we've really benefited.

"He's got those leadership qualities and has played in both the Premier League and Championship, so his qualities spread throughout the team.

"Put it this way, I wouldn't mess with him because he's a pretty big lad.

"I wouldn't like to meet him down a dark alley, but off the field he's sound. Everybody gets on well with him.

"But as soon as he steps over that white line his leadership qualities come out and his organisational skills are top notch."