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Jermaine Beckford says he is 'excited' by the prospect of former Watford boss Javi Gracia succeeding Jesse Marsch as Leeds United manager.

[Leeds](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/) board suffered a number of setbacks in their quest to find a replacement for Marsch, but have now settled on their man. [Leeds United 'can be confident': National media verdict on Javi Gracia arrival at Elland Road](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-javi-gracia-elland-road-26296923) [Leeds United board would have bordered on negligent without rapid rethink before Southampton](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-board-negligent-southampton-26296306) [Four Leeds United Premier League fixtures chosen for TV including Liverpool with new dates set](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-premier-league-fixtures-tv-26295768) [Leeds United reach key decision on head coach plan with the club second-bottom of Premier League](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-decision-head-coach-26294020) [Leeds United faithful 'get behind' Javi Gracia as verdict delivered on new head coach](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-appoint-javi-gracia-26295242) I'm exciting to see what he brings." Beckford tweeted: "Good appointment. [Gracia](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/javi-gracia) has been appointed as the new Leeds manager on a 'flexible contract', and will be in the dugout against Southampton at [Elland Road](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/elland-road) 'subject to obtaining the necessary work permissions'. [New assistant, Rodrigo return, Rutter scheme and Javi Gracia's Leeds United in-tray](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/rodrigo-rutter-gracia-leeds-united-26297326)

Leeds have finally found Jesse Marsch's replacement after appointing ex-Watford boss Javi Gracia, but his arrival could spell trouble for one Whites star.

Spurs are long-term admirers of McKennie and looked into signing him before he went to Leeds. It is stated that Leeds can only trigger the buy option if McKennie plays at least 10 times this campaign. Both of these factors put the 24-year-old’s Juve exit ‘at great risk’, according to the report. They claim there are two big factors which could prevent McKennie from signing for Leeds on a permanent basis. It is likely his deal only runs until the end of the season. [Gracia has signed with Leeds on a ‘flexible’ contract](https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/confirm-unusual-javi-gracia-agreement-final-hurdle-still-to-be-cleared-new-skubala-role-revealed).

One Muslim councillor said she was getting "panicked" calls from families over the issue at weekends. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), which runs ...

She said: "I represent Gipton and Harehills. "That can lead to difficult situations where they're trying very hard to juggle a number of balls at the same time and to release a body in a timely fashion, while dealing with other matters that are going on in the trust at that time." There's a large Muslim population there and there's always a lot of panic around that time on weekends from residents saying 'We're not able to get the body released'." The trust said the delays were being caused by "enormous" and "sustained" pressures across frontline care, as the issue was discussed at a council health scrutiny committee. One Muslim councillor said she was getting "panicked" calls from families over the issue at weekends. An NHS trust has apologised after senior figures in the Muslim and Jewish communities complained of delays in the release of bodies from hospitals.

February 22 – Spanish coach Javi Garcia has a second chance to manage in the Premier League after being hired by Leeds United as the replacement for Jesse ...

Leeds last won a match in the Premier League on November 5 and are 19th in the table, just one point and one place above bottom-placed Southampton. It has taken more than two weeks for Leeds to replace Marsch, who was sacked on February 6 after less than a year following a poor run of form that left the club in a relegation battle. February 22 – Spanish coach Javi Garcia has a second chance to manage in the Premier League after being hired by Leeds United as the replacement for Jesse Marsch.

Ben Foster has insisted that Javi Gracia is a “fantastic” coup for Leeds United after the 52-year-old was confirmed as the club's new head coach on a ...

He’s a top coach and he’s exactly the kind of guy that Leeds need.”Ben Foster (video via He’s a top man. I think after four games we were second or joint top or something. [@TotallyLeeds]on Twitter). On the training pitch, very structured. Gracia arrives with plenty of experience, including in England, having worked at Watford for 18 months between 2018 and 2019.

Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues striker Viktor Gyokeres is yet again the subject of speculation linking him with interest from ...

“He’s a bit old school like that, with his desire to improve and do well, and in the time that I have had him he’s been really, really good and he’s getting better and better. He’s 24 years of age and he’s a powerhouse. Sometimes he’s unplayable and if we can work the ball and get him into good positions then you can’t stop him.” Leeds regularly send a scout to the CBS Arena and are admirers of the striker. Coventry stood firm and were good to their word in January when both manager Mark Robins and new owner Doug King said the centre-forward was going nowhere. United dispensed with the American coach’s services earlier this month and have appointed former Watford boss Javi Gracia as his replacement in a bid to save them from the drop.

The Spaniard, who led the Hornets to the 2019 FA Cup final, has signed what Leeds described as a "flexible" contract to replace Jesse Marsch, who was sacked on ...

Gracia took Watford to the FA Cup final in 2019, which they lost 6-0 to Manchester City, but was sacked early the following season after a poor start to the Premier League campaign. "Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with JaviGracia to become men's first team head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit," the club said in a statement. The Spaniard, who led the Hornets to the 2019 FA Cup final, has signed what Leeds described as a "flexible" contract to replace Jesse Marsch, who was sacked on February 6.

The NHS has apologised after senior figures in Leeds' Muslim and Jewish communities complained of delays in the release of bodies from the city's hospitals.

Dr Adams thanked both Councillor Arif and Mr Phillips for their “useful feedback” and said he was “sorry for the poor experience” some families have had. From April, medical examiners will be required to scrutinise all deaths that are not passed onto a coroner, before the body is released. That statement, read out by Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, said: “The provision of out-of-hours bereavement services for Muslim and Jewish communities are critical in ensuring we can exercise our religious responsibility to bury our dead without delay. During regular weekday hours, mortuary staff are able to process the release of a body. Councillor [Salma Arif](/topic/salma-arif), Leeds City Council’s portfolio holder for public health, told the meeting: “I do think there’s a problem with the service and that to me is evidenced by the number of phone calls I get on a weekend. “I represent Gipton and Harehills.

Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has claimed that Javi Gracia's appointment at Leeds United "ticks a lot of boxes" despite Watford's decision to sack the ...

[Elland Road](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/elland-road) on a flexible contract as the Whites finally replace Jesse Marsch following a frantic two-week search. So they needed a change of fortune and the typical relegation six-pointer is coming up this weekend against “Leeds are desperate right now, they have to have a manager in place. [Southampton](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc). [Leeds](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) out of the relegation zone. A vast array of names were linked with the top job - some good, some bad - and now [Gracia](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/javi-gracia) has been confirmed as the person entrusted with the club's top-flight status for the remainder of the season.

Javi Gracia takes charge with Leeds United just one point off the foot of the Premier League table.

Crystal Palace - 9/1 Leicester - 8/1 West Ham - 4/1 Southampton - 4/9 The 52-year-old brings with him Premier League experience from his time at Watford and even led the Hornets to an 11th-place finish - alongside a run to the FA Cup final - in his first season in charge of the Hornets. Bournemouth - 1/3

Leeds City Council's Licensing Committee is to embark on a review of vehicle condition standards for hackney and private hire vehicles, following updates to ...

“The council is committed to consultation at all levels, and we want to hear views from all interested parties on potential changes to vehicle condition standards. As always, ensuring passenger and driver safety will remain central to the review. Further details relating to dates and times of the public consultation meetings will also announced shortly.

Gracia's situation is complicated by the fact he does not automatically qualify for a work permit under rules brought in after Brexit in January 2021.

[The Spaniard was announced as the new Whites head coach on Tuesday](/sport/football/article-11775315/Leeds-CONFIRM-Javi-Gracia-new-manager-failed-pursuits-replace-Jesse-Marsch.html), with the club stating they hoped he would take charge of his first game at the weekend 'subject to obtaining the necessary work permissions'. [Leeds](/sport/teampages/leeds-united.html) while he waits for a work permit and faces a race against time to be in the dugout for Saturday's crunch clash with [Southampton](/sport/teampages/southampton.html). - But the Spaniard may not be in the dug-out for Saturday's Elland Road clash

The midfield wonderkid, 15, is regarded as one of the best young prospects to emerge from Celtic's academy in recent years and his potential has brought him ...

But Celtic could lose one of their most prized possessions in Borland with both Leeds and Villa plotting moves to bring him south of the border. Leeds United and Aston Villa are plotting moves to sign Celtic teenage sensation Aidan Borland, sources have told Football Insider. Sources: Leeds United and Aston Villa plotting to sign Celtic sensation Borland

Leeds United are reportedly battling Aston Villa for the signature of 15-year-old Celtic talent Aidan Borland. Leeds' under-21s are continuously seeing ...

[Leeds United](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/leeds-united/) are reportedly battling [Aston Villa](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/aston-villa/) for the signature of 15-year-old [Celtic](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/celtic/) talent Aidan Borland. [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-and-aston-villa-plotting-to-sign-celtic-sensation-borland/) are reporting that the club are monitoring Celtic ace Aidan Borland ahead of a possible move for the 15-year-old in the near future. [Rory Mahady](https://www.leedsallover.com/tag/rory-mahady/) could put a good word in.

Rodrigo underwent ankle surgery after Leeds United's FA Cup victory over Accrington Stanley and original estimates suggested Arsenal in April may be his ...

“I expect to be back before the international break,” he said. We can’t confirm because it depends on my progression from now to the next two or three weeks, but if I keep this progression, I think I will be available before [the break].” Injuries are always a frustrating moment for a football player, but I understand that's part of football as well. Original estimates from Elland Road suggested the April 1 clash with Arsenal could be his first opportunity to return, but Rodrigo has his eyes set on a March comeback. “I hope I can be available for the games before the international break, but let's see. “I'm happy for that.