Confusion reigns at Leeds as McDermott exits

Leeds United were left in turmoil on Friday night after their prospective new owners sacked manager Brian McDermott and acting chief executive Paul Hunt.

The Whites are set to be taken over by an Italian consortium and their axe wielding has invoked the fury of the club’s fans.

Sponsors Enterprise and Flamingo Land could also be set to withdraw their support following the news.

Leeds managing director David Haigh has also quit after the dramatic events, which saw supporters protest at Elland Road.

It is thought Gianluca Festa, the man Cellino wants as the club’s new manager, and Neil Redfearn will take charge of Leeds against Huddersfield.

Meanwhile, the club's current owners GFH, who have only been in charge for 14 months, could have lost the club around £12million to £15million in that time.