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Former England boss wants Leeds job

Eriksson applies for Leeds job
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Sven-Goran Eriksson submits an application to become the new manager of Leeds United, although chairman Ken Bates insists that the Swede is not being considered.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has applied for the vacant manager's job at Leeds United.

However, the club's chairman Ken Bates has confirmed that his application is not currently being considered.

"We've also had Sven-Goran Eriksson apply, but he won't be coming," Bates told Yorkshire Radio.

Bates went on to confirm that the Whites are taking their time over their next managerial appointment.

"We're in no hurry, there'll be no hurried appointment because the next one is a big appointment, not necessarily in name for the future of Leeds United," he added.

"Leeds United is a big club with a big fan-base. It's a one club city and any manager with ambitions wants to manage a big club. It also brings a wealth of unwanted applications for the wrong reasons and that's why we have to be careful.

"We don't want an instant miracle maker, although the fans think it's a good idea, but you rarely find one. It has to be someone who wants to come here for the right reasons."

Interim coach Neil Redfearn will be in charge for the next three matches at least.

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