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Simon Grayson: There are some jobs you can’t turn down

When I was offered the chance to become manager of Leeds United in 2008, it was a dream come true.

Simon Grayson as Leeds boss

When I was offered the chance to become manager of Leeds United in 2008, it was a dream come true.
I was actually managing in the Championship with Blackpool at the time, while Leeds were ninth in League One.
Blackpool didn’t want me to go. The owner rejected my resignation and even threatened legal action at one stage.
But nothing could have stopped me from taking that job. Leeds was my city, my club.
Opportunity
I’d grown up supporting them. I’d stood on the terraces with my family and my mates. They’d given me my first pro contract and I was lucky enough to play for them.
I knew I mig...

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