Former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino takes coaching duties in Brescia dugout

FORMER Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino found himself calling the shots from the Brescia dugout this weekend - replacing former Whites assistant Pep Clotet.

Cellino appointed Clotet as his fifth coach as Brescia owner earlier this month but Clotet was sent off for arguing with the officials during Saturday's 2-1 loss at home to Cremonese.

With Clotet banished to the stands, Cellino then took over in the Brescia dugout but could not prevent a defeat for a side who are now 15th in Serie B.

Italy-based journalist Francesco Porzio Tweeted: "Former Leeds president (now at Brescia) Massimo Cellino currently on the bench coaching ‘his’ team. Only in Italian second division."

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CALLING THE SHOTS: Former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino, who found himself coaching from the Brescia dugout after boss Pep Clotet was sent off. Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images.placeholder image
CALLING THE SHOTS: Former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino, who found himself coaching from the Brescia dugout after boss Pep Clotet was sent off. Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images.

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