http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2549047/McDermott-brings-LMA-help-chaotic-ownership-structure-Leeds.htmlBrian McDermott has brought in the League Manager's Association amid fears that the chaotic ownership structure at Leeds could cost him his job.
McDermott’s position at Elland Road has been undermined in recent weeks by the power struggle at boardroom level.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan has been kept informed of developments as the threat of the sack hangs over McDermott because of the boardroom upheaval.
Massimo Cellino, who is attempting to mastermind a takeover of the club, ordered McDermott to allow former Middlesbrough defender Gianluca Festa into the dug-out on Tuesday.
McDermott, who has an outstanding reputation in the game, refused the request to let Festa sit on the bench, but is now fighting for his job as Leeds manager.
The Leeds chief fears Festa is being lined up to take his job if Cellino's takeover attempt at Elland Road is successful.
Leeds drew 1-1 with Ipswich on Tuesday, but McDermott has little chance of making progress on the pitch while the boardroom battle continues above him.
Incredibly the Italians have been turning up to watch McDermott’s training sessions and even sat on the same table as the players last week to have lunch.
Cellino is attempting to buy the club after owners GFH put the club up for sale and has made his presence felt as he pursues his interest in Leeds.
McDermott arrived at the end of last season and had hoped to be given the financial backing to make a push for promotion.
Instead they are eight points from the play-off places and are on a wretched run of results because of the issues in the boardroom.
That resurfaced again on Thursday when striker Luke Varney's move to Blackburn on an 18 month contract was blocked by Cellini.
Varney was told he could leave Leeds on a free transfer, but the former Charlton hit man has been told he cannot leave Elland Road.
