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Leeds talks with Wise put on hold Leeds & Swindon agree Wise deal
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Swindon have withdrawn permission for Dennis Wise to hold talks with Leeds over their vacant managerial post. Leeds have agreed a deal with Swindon allowing them to speak with Robins boss Dennis Wise and his assistant Gus Poyet about their managerial vacancy.
The Robins earlier allowed Wise and assistant Gus Poyet to talk to Leeds. Swindon had earlier announced they had withdrawn permission for talks as Leeds had failed to meet their demands.
But a Swindon statement said: "The club made clear they would only release Dennis and Gus from their contracts if suitable compensation was paid. But a Leeds statement said: "Leeds have now been granted permission to discuss personal terms with both Dennis Wise and Gus Poyet."
"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 The club has withdrawn permission for Leeds to talk with or seek to appoint Wise or Poyet." Leeds also announced that caretaker manager John Carver has left the club.
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. David Geddis, who has been assisting Carver since Kevin Blackwell was sacked, is expected to take charge of Tuesday's Carling Cup tieagainst Southend.
"Dennis and Gus remain contracted until the end of June 2009 and are continuing to fulfil their duties," the statement read. Leeds' statement appears to bring to an end a confusing day during which each club released conflicting statements concerning the negotiations for the former Chelsea team-mates.
"Both they and the club are determined to ensure that the progress achieved to date continues. The day began with a statement from Swindon that said they had reluctantly given Leeds permission to speak with Wise and Poyet, who are under contract until 2009.
"Both individuals have been offered significantly improved terms at the club and it is hoped they will remain at Swindon for the forseeable future." But a later statement from the Wiltshire side said: "The club made clear they would only release Dennis and Gus from their contracts if suitable compensation was paid.
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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. "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."
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. The Robins also revealed they have offered Wise and Poyet improved terms if they stayed at the County Ground.
Swindon are now third in League Two, three points behind leaders Walsall. Wise and Poyet have clauses in their contracts allowing them to speak to interested Premiership or Championship clubs, providing Swindon receive the value of one year's salary for 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.
They 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.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 Carver conceded that his chances of landing the job permanently had probably ended with the recent 4-0 home defeat by Stoke. They were thrashed 5-1 by Luton on Saturday.
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.