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Brian McDermott aims to build Leeds United fortress

McDermott wants to build Leeds fortress
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New Leeds United boss Brian McDermott says that he is determined to build an atmosphere at Elland Road.

New Leeds United manager Brian McDermott has insisted that he wants to build Elland Road into a fortress.

The recently-sacked Reading boss was appointed as Neil Warnock's successor at the Championship outfit this afternoon.

"I want our players to play with no fear, that's really important to me," McDermott said in a press conference. "I remember coming to this stadium a couple of times with Reading and thinking 'wow, there's an amazing atmosphere at this place, we'll do well to get a result here.'

"That's what the fans can generate, they can generate an atmosphere and the players will love coming to play at home. That's what we want to try to create here."

McDermott penned a three-year contract at the club.

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