Leeds were a major force in the English game in the late 1960s and early 1970s under manager Don Revie. But they are currently in the Championship, English football's second division, having been relegated from the Premier League in 2004 before dropping down to the third tier in 2007. Leeds returned to the Championship in 2010 and now hope Monk, sacked by Premier League Swansea at the end of last year, can take them back to the top flight. The 37-year-old, a Swansea defender before becoming manager, has signed a one-year rolling contract.
AFP