Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has revealed he wanted to sack former manager Neil Warnock last October but was prevented from doing so due to the prolonged takeover saga going on at the club.
Wasted
Bates has described the current campaign as a "wasted season" for Leeds after it was overshadowed by the takeover and is disappointed not to have seen them return to the Premier League under his reign.
"The plan when I came in was to get Leeds back in the Premier League but, unfortunately, that has not been possible," he added.
"In that respect, this season has been particularly frustrating, as I feel we really should have been at least challenging.
"In many ways, it has been a wasted season. A lost year, if you like."
