McKenzie To Take Back Seat

Last updated : 18 October 2003 By Kevin Markey

The report in today's Times states that Allan Leighton, the vice-chairman, is behind the moves to recruit Birch.

Relegation and certain administration if they dive into the Nationwide League are expected to lead to significant changes in the boardroom, with Birch being lined up as chief executive and McKenzie likely to take a back seat.

A deal with Birch is yet to be finalised but Leeds hope to announce his appointment by the time that they publish their financial figures on or around October 28th.