lots of people and when I met the president (Massimo Cellino) and he talked it was very obvious he knew what he was talking about," Hockaday said.

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FORMER Hull City defender Dave Hockaday has vowed to win over Leeds United's fans following his surprise appointment at Elland Road yesterday. Hockaday's Argentian jersey 2014 only previous managerial 2014 World Cup jerseys experience was at Conference side Forest Green Rovers, who he left by mutual consent after a run of seven defeats in holland world cup jersey 2014 eight matches last October. But the 56-year-old former Watford coach, who has signed a two-year contract before being unveiled alongside new assistant Junior Lewis, a fellow ex-Tiger, appeared undaunted by the task that lies ahead at Elland Road. "I wasn't surprised to get the call because I'd spoken to lots of people and when I met the president (Massimo Cellino) and he talked it was very obvious he knew what he was talking about," Hockaday said. RELATED CONTENT Hull City: Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson back on radar as Joleon Lescott looks set for West Bromwich Albion Hull City transfer talk: Jose Fonte's Southampton option, Joleon Lescott signs for West Brom, £6.5m for Robert Snodgrass? Hull City's new badge: 'Why weren't fans consulted?' "It happened and it seemed right and he offered me the job and I accepted." Hockaday, who said the club had players lined up to strengthen the squad and that Ross McCormack would not be sold, added: "I can eulogise as long as I want about a club the size of Leeds, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. "I've been given a great opportunity and I'm going to take this opportunity with both hands and one thing brazil jersey 2014 nobody can ever accuse me of is a lack of hard work and I believe I'm a good coach. "The president believes I'm a good coach and people out there who have obviously recommended me believe I'm a good coach and I'm going to prove that."