Kevin Nicholls' stirring call to arms in the Leeds United matchday magazine has been undermined by his subsequent request for a transfer back to Luton Town. The former captain wrote in the programme notes for this weekend's match, 'It's not a case of saying it just for the sake of saying it. We believe we will pull clear. We are all in it together.'
However, while the magazine was being printed, Nicholls was stripped of the captaincy after asking for a move away from the struggling side. The timing of the events has cast doubt on the sincerity of his rallying cry.
Leeds United, currently facing a difficult season, now must contend with the loss of their captain amid ongoing struggles on the pitch. The club has not yet commented on Nicholls' departure.
