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Hecky had to grab his Leeds chance

MANSFIELD TOWN MANAGER
Steve Evans

BIG CHALLENGE: Paul Heckingbottom couldn’t resist the Leeds job
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ONE of the top six giants of English football, my former club Leeds United, have recently appointed a new manager/head coach – and I’m backing Paul Heckingbottom to succeed.
Thomas Christiansen gave it his best shot but failed to build on last season’s campaign under Garry Monk. United were outstanding last term until falling away in the final two months.
Hecky has come in from Barnsley and I really wish him the best of luck.
I know he has come...

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