Extended: Highlights From Neil Redfearn's Press Conference

Earlier today Neil Redfearn voiced his opinion on what he thinks of Cellino, it's obvious that he is really behind him and they seem to get along with each other. Redfearn isn't the only one behind Cellino as petitions against the Football League have gained over 15,000 signatures. Cellino is still in talks with his lawyers but has said he will appeal against the League's decision to disqualify him, he has until December 15 to lodge his appeal.

Redfearn stated, "I know Massimo's here for the long haul. He's absolutely fantastic for this football club.

"I'm buying right into what he wants to do, right the way from when I was in charge of the academy and where he said he wanted to take the club and we're still on that path.

"He's got to take great credit for that. Whatever issues there are, I'm sure they'll be sorted out."

Redfearn was asked if this would make life difficult for the players, he replied: "No.

"We're very fortunate to have an owner who's football daft. He loves his football.

"He loves his club and he's trying to take it in the right direction. My job is to make sure the players are focused and switched on and with a game-plan for Saturday."

"Everything he's done has been in the best interests of Leeds United Football Club," 

"He's desperately trying to get it on track and wants it to do well. That's all I've seen since I've been here and long may it continue."

"We're in this process of building, he wants to build a side that can go and compete and play in the Premier League.

"He wants to take the club back to where it belongs and I'm pleased to be part of this process.

"We come up here to Thorp Arch and lose ourselves in training and what we do through the week.

"We can't affect anything else that goes on. We're mindful of guarding the players against everything else, but that takes care of itself anyway.

"I'm confident it will go in the right direction for us. But the players are focused. We've got a young group and what you get with young players is enthusiasm about their training.

"They look forward to training as much as they love playing, so they're great to work with."

I was surprised the Cellino hating brigade weren't calling Redfearn deluded after these comments, but after all, what the man has said I totally agree with. 

Peter Lorimer also had his say on the matter in the YEP it's definitely worth a read.