In April, Daily Mail Sport revealed the shock news that Leeds United’s US-based owners were considering sacking manager despite the fact he had just guided the sleeping giant back to the .
The view among some inside Elland Road was that while the former Norwich City boss had an incredible track record in the second tier, his top-flight record was a concern and, with relegation unthinkable financially, making a change would be a wise - if hugely controversial - move.