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Marsch will take inspiration from Mother Theresa, John F Kennedy and Gandhi to help Leeds survive

Jesse Marsch says he will take inspiration from historical figures including Mother Teresa and John F. Kennedy as he looks to steer his struggling Leeds side to safety.

Whites winger Jack Harrison revealed his manager recited Indian nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi in his team talk before last Sunday's defeat at Arsenal.

And Marsch has now revealed he has a book containing 'hundreds of quotes' which he will use to motivate his players in the relegation run-in.

Jesse Marsch is using help from a whole host of famous names to inspire his Leeds squad

Jesse Marsch is using help from a whole host of famous names to inspire his Leeds squad

Marsch says he has used quotes from Muhammad Ali to inspire his players
Former US President John F Kennedy is another big name Marsch has quotes from

Marsch says he has used quotes from Muhammad Ali (L) and JFK (R) to inspire his players

'Inspiration is a big part of this job,' admitted the American ahead of Wednesday night's visit of Chelsea.