Jesse Marsch issues key message to Leeds United fans after singing his name - YEP 21/4/22

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Jesse Marsch has expressed his appreciation for the Whites supporters singing his name but says the chief priority is Leeds United making the club's fanbase and city proud.

By Lee Sobot

Marsch is now seven and a half weeks into life as United's new head coach having been brought in as a replacement for promotion-winning hero Marcelo Bielsa on February 28.

Bielsa was sacked after a run of four-straight defeats including heavy reverses to Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham left Leeds just two points above the drop zone but having played two more games than fourth-bottom Everton and third-bottom Burnley.

Marsch's tenure then began with a 1-0 loss at Leicester City in which Bielsa's name was chanted by the away end just two minutes in though a song for Marsch also got its first airing during an encouraging display in defeat.

Leeds then produced an awful display to lose 3-0 at home to Aston Villa in Marsch's next game in charge but United have since taken ten points from their last four games, pulling the Whites eight points clear of the drop zone.

Marsch's name was again echoed from the away end in the 3-0 win at Watford before Leeds signed off for a 16-day break and United's head coach has issued a message of gratitude for the support but also highlighted what matters most.

"I appreciate it. I appreciate our fans so much," said Marsch of the fans singing his name six games into his tenure.

"I love being here in Leeds, I love the area, the city, the people, my family and I are really enjoying our time here.

"The moments like that, so much of my emphasis is about the team and us as a group and what we're about and how we're going to achieve things together and anytime that it draws attention to me.

"I don't necessarily like it but I do want to show appreciation to the fans for reaching out to me.

"But what's most important is that they, which they do amazingly, is that they understand we're a group, a team, a club that wants to represent the city and play football that they can be proud of, and do that as a group.

"That's what matters the most to me."

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