Javi Gracia knows all too well the demands of a modern day football manager. The Spaniard may be new to the Premier League but is accustomed to the cut-throat nature of the English top flight and modern day football.
It's a sport that often reflects society, with instant rewards sought and the immediacy of culture these days reflected in some of the decisions taken. In terms of that immediate impact and desire for success, the Leeds United board will have a big decision to make this summer when it comes to deciding who will lead the Whites through pre-season and into the new campaign.
Of course, much of that consideration will depend on the division the club find themselves in next season. A victory against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night has strengthened belief of staying in the big show, while a further victory at Elland Road on Sunday against Crystal Palace would put Leeds in a position of strength to really build from in the final eight games.
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It would also strengthen Gracia's cause of keeping his job beyond this season, having been asked to step in on a short term basis following the departure of Jesse Marsch. In a week that has seen Leicester City and Chelsea sack their managers, and increased pressure on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, Gracia has spoken about the demands of being a Premier League manager and why short term thinking makes it difficult for any head coach these days.
Asked about the pressure he is under to keep Leeds in the Premier League and in turtn keeping his job, Gracia said: "I think the pressure is in yourself. You know it depends on you.
"I don't need anybody tell me how important is to win or to do your job well. I try to give my best every day and I can see the clubs this week sack their manager, but it's something not only about football, I think in life is happening. Everybody wants everything immediately.
"There’s no trust in the job, only trusting results and then when you get good results you know you are well, when you don't get good results you know you are in trouble.
"It is something in life. Everybody wants everything immediately pushing a button and there is no patience there. Nobody believes in the process in the project. But it's not only about football I think it's life."
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