They have wrecked my Leeds, says Radebe

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The former Leeds and South Africa skipper remains a cult hero for Elland Road fans and was even linked to a return to the crisis club as joint manager with Gary Kelly earlier this year.

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Radebe became a cult hero at Leeds

Radebe pointed the finger at former chairman Peter Ridsdale and manager David O'Leary for starting Leeds' demise and is unsure that owner Ken Bates is the right man to have at the helm of the salvage operation.

He said yesterday: It's really sad what has happened. Leeds are still close to my heart. Their slump is a disaster for such a great club, with their passionate fans and great tradition.

For it to happen in the time it has is alarming. Leeds need to be in the Premiership and the Premiership needs Leeds because they have such a great following.

There was mismanagement under David O'Leary and Peter Ridsdale. They let the club down, overspending money that wasn't there. The club lost some great assets and have never recovered.'

Bates rescued the club two years ago, but Radebe told Radio Five Live: It doesn't seem right; he's from Chelsea and there is a fierce rivalry between the two clubs.

If they go down, it will be a disaster but nobody has come up to buy into the club and get it back where it belongs.