Leeds United 'psychological boost' as Leicester City handed negativity warning

Former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has warned criticism of Leicester City's style of play could backfire when it comes to the Championship promotion race - and feels Leeds now have a vital 'psychological boost'. The Foxes had led the table for the majority of the season, only for Leeds and Ipswich Town to haul them back into the battle.

"It's a remarkable turnaround to have that sort of 17 points cut away, it can be really tough to take," he told Football League World. "How you respond back from it is vital. A few weeks ago I said I could not see Leicester being caught and it was going to be one from Leeds, Ipswich, and Southampton who were going to get second, but now it's certainly all four teams in the mix for getting the two automatic promotion spots.

“Even Leeds might have a little blip. Hopefully not because I’m a Leeds supporter and I don’t want to see that. In an ideal world, I want to see Leeds and Leicester given I played there for five or six years. They’re my two teams that I want to get promoted but it’s going to be an exciting end to the season and that’s what the Championship is all about.”

“Obviously, it wasn't that big of a problem when they were that far ahead and winning football matches, but all of a sudden, has that had a negative effect on the players that has led to the recent results? Only the players will probably be able to answer that and maybe the coach as well.

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