Perfectionist Marcelo Bielsa brings radical approach to Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa had a question. The new Leeds manager wanted to find out how hard the average supporter had to work to pay for a ticket to watch the team. How many hours did he or she have to put in? It was unclear what kind of calculations went into the answer but one was provided. It would be about three.
So the Argentinian called his players together and he told them that, for the next three hours, they would be picking up litter from around the club’s Thorp Arch training ground. He wanted them to learn a lesson; to appreciate how the fans laboured to fulfil their passion. Leeds is a bigger club than I deserve, says manager Marcelo Bielsa Read more It was classic Bielsa on many levels, taking in his empathy for the worker,… Continue Reading (6 minute read)