'That’s ridiculous' - Former Rangers star delivers passionate defence of Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa

A number of pundits have jumped to criticise the Whites and their Argentine boss – including former Premier League striker Dion Dublin, who questioned why Bielsa refused to change his game plan after the Red Devils raced into a three-goal lead after 20 minutes.

Victor Lindelof made it 4-0 before the second-half resembled a basketball match as Liam Cooper and Stuart Dallas’ goals were cancelled out by Bruno Fernandes and Dan James in a 6-2 defeat,.

But while some pundits choose to weigh in negatively on the debate surrounding Leeds’ style of play, former Scotland international McCoist has given a far more upbeat opinion.

McCoist insists Bielsa and co provide “magic entertainment” and believes they are everybody’s second team to watch.

“I don’t care what anyone says, I love watching Leeds,” the 58-year-old told TalkSPORT.

“They’re absolutely different class. They continue to entertain the neutral. Did I see a stat that said there were 41 shots on goal yesterday? That’s ridiculous.

“They’re still vulnerable at the back and Patrick Bamford said they were well below par against United.

“But 6-2 down, with four or five mins left, they were pressing ridiculously high up the park to try and get the ball back. That’s coached into you.

“Listen, defensively we can criticise them. But I was really looking forward to seeing them this season and they haven’t disappointed me. It’s magic entertainment.

“I can guarantee after their own team, Leeds will be the ones fans want to watch.”