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Swindon have withdrawn permission for Dennis Wise to hold talks with Leeds over their vacant managerial post. | |
The Robins earlier allowed Wise and assistant Gus Poyet to talk to Leeds. | |
But a Swindon statement said: "The club made clear they would only release Dennis and Gus from their contracts if suitable compensation was paid. | |
"Regrettably, it has proven impossible to agree compensation. The club has withdrawn permission for Leeds to talk with or seek to appoint Wise or Poyet." | |
Swindon say talks between the two clubs are "ongoing" but the Robins also revealed they have offered Wise and Poyet improved terms if they stay at the County Ground. | |
"Dennis and Gus remain contracted until the end of June 2009 and are continuing to fulfil their duties," the statement read. | |
"Both they and the club are determined to ensure that the progress achieved to date continues. | |
"Both individuals have been offered significantly improved terms at the club and it is hoped they will remain at Swindon for the forseeable future." | |
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Wise and Poyet have clauses in their contracts allowing them to speak to Premiership or Championship clubs that are interested - providing Swindon receive the value of one year's salary of both men in compensation. | |
Ex-England midfielder Wise took charge at the County Ground in May following Swindon's relegation to League Two and they won their first six league games under him. | Ex-England midfielder Wise took charge at the County Ground in May following Swindon's relegation to League Two and they won their first six league games under him. |
Swindon are now third in League Two, three points behind leaders Walsall. | Swindon are now third in League Two, three points behind leaders Walsall. |
Leeds have been without a manager since sacking Kevin Blackwell in September when coach John Carver took charge on a caretaker basis at Elland Road. | |
Carver conceded that his chances of landing the job permanently had probably ended with the recent 4-0 home defeat by Stoke | |
Wise has been continually linked with Leeds after spending many years as a player under United chairman Ken Bates at Chelsea. | Wise has been continually linked with Leeds after spending many years as a player under United chairman Ken Bates at Chelsea. |
He also managed Millwall between October 2003 and May 2005, leading them to the 2004 FA Cup final. | He also managed Millwall between October 2003 and May 2005, leading them to the 2004 FA Cup final. |