Replacing Victor Orta remains a key mission for Leeds United once the wreckage of this campaign is bulldozed out of the way. Right behind the need to establish who United’s long-term owner will be is filling the corner office at Elland Road with a hole in its wall.
Orta had launched his phone into the plasterboard of his inner sanctum during the summer of 2018 when Harvey Barnes memorably jilted him at the altar. After agreeing on terms with Leeds, the winger would turn his back and head for West Bromwich Albion at the 11th hour.
If Leeds do wish to fill Orta’s office with a direct replacement or in a role at least vaguely similar, they will find Stuart Webber on the shortlists prepared for them. Norwich City’s sporting director has overseen two Championship titles and two Premier League bottom-place relegations.
