Blackpool manager Michael Appleton was on Leeds United's radar to become Jesse Marsch's assistant manager at Elland Road before taking the job at Bloomfield Road.
The 46-year-old departed his former club Lincoln City at the end of last season, leaving them in League One where they're currently struggling in 15th.
Appleton is now in his second stint with the Seasiders, after managing them back in 2012 where he resigned after just 11 games but nearly arrived at Elland Road according to The Athletic.
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Of course, Marsch did add a new assistant during the summer, bringing in Austrian coach Rene Maric who was previously assistant manager at European elite clubs like Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Monchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund.
While Appleton doesn't have a perfect resume as a manager, he might've been a good option for Marsch who was still getting used to the style of English football after the end of last season.
However, Maric seems to have been a great choice, with the Austrian no doubt proving his worth after the good start to the season Leeds have enjoyed so far.
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