Leeds United's newly appointed interim football advisor Nick Hammond knows how to balance a 'long-term plan with a short-term problem' as he gets to work at Elland Road in a situation that he has faced before.
Leeds confirmed on Thursday morning that Hammond has joined the club on a short-term contract in order to assist the club during the summer transfer window. Hammond's CV contains consultancy stints at both Celtic and Newcastle United, where the respected 55-year-old was tasked with steering teams through transfer windows during transitional periods.
The Whites are currently waiting for the 49ers Enterprises' takeover to be completed after an agreement was reached on Friday evening for the minority owners to purchase Andrea Radrizzani's stake in the team. That, along with relegation from the Premier League, plus vacancies in the head coach and director of football positions meant that the club has been in a state of flux as the clock ticks ahead of the new Championship season.
