Lawro: Leeds need to find a new manager and fast

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Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes Leeds United need to find a new replacement for the sacked David O'Leary as quickly as possible.

O'Leary was sacked yesterday by Peter Ridsdale with rumours of a bust-up over the proposed transfer of Rio Ferdinand to arch rivals Manchester United behind the sudden announcement.

"They have to find a new manager and fast - but he will be required to sell some of his best players," said the former Red turned BBC Sport pundit.

"When he goes out scouting for new talent he will be up against everybody else.

"Promising youngsters might be unwilling to sign for Leeds if they think the club is going to sell its best players.

"And when the new man does arrive it will be interesting to see who he is required to sell and who he brings in - providing of course he is allowed to buy."