Leeds United have released a statement claiming that Brian McDermott is still in charge of the Yorkshire club's first team.

The 52-year-old was said to have been sacked yesterday evening as manager of the Championship outfit.

"The club would like to make it clear that Brian McDermott remains our first-team manager," read a statement on Leeds's official website.

"He has not been dismissed from his post as has been suggested and we look forward to him continuing in his role with us in taking Leeds United forwards."

Leeds beat local rivals Huddersfield Town 5-1 in today's Championship fixture at Elland Road.