Leeds Will Go Up Next Season - Mel Sterland

Last updated : 15 June 2008 By Kevin Markey
The former Whites right-back said: "Leeds will go up next season, I'm sure about that. And I don't think they'll need the play-offs to do it this time.

"They're the biggest club in their league and they're going to have one of the best squads. They've also had the chance to establish themselves at a lower level which isn't always as easy as you think.

"Leicester City are the other major club in there next season, but they'll need to spend this summer getting the higher earners out of the club and taking a long, hard look at their wage bill.

"It's difficult enough for a manager to get the players he wants when things are going well, but it's even tougher when you've got a lot of people going in the opposite direction as well.

"Gary (McAllister) doesn't need to make too many changes to his squad and the lads who leave Leeds won't be going because they're on too much money.

"They'll be going to other clubs to get first-team football and that's completely different to a situation where a manager is being told to cut back on wages. Leeds have been there and done that, which gives them an advantage."