Gary McAllister realized the team needed to change in order to battle for a spot in the play-offs .
The new manager bagged his first win at the fifth attempt , in a 1–0 away victory over Swindon Town , before following it up with his first home victory against Bournemouth , in which Leeds beat the relegation-threatened side 2–0.Leeds chairman Ken Bates rewarded McAllister for his hard work and the team 's good form – just two defeats in 12 games – by offering him a new 12-month rolling contract on 3 April 2008 .
Gary McAllister