Ian Harte says he is 'fuming' after attending Leeds United Under-23s' 2-2 draw with Birmingham City Under-23s on Friday. Leeds rescued a 2-2 draw at Thorp Arch, courtesy of goals from January recruits Pascal Struijk and Sam Dalby. Dalby was one of only five British or Irish born players included in the Whites' 16-man squad, which prompted the following astonishing rant from Harte - who spent the best part of a decade at Elland Road - on Twitter afterwards. The former Republic of Ireland international posted: please log in to view this image Ian Harte ✔@ianharte23 Fuming tonight, went to watch @LUFC Under 23s v Birmingham. Leeds is losing its identity, as all I could hear was Spanish been spoken by players and manager!!! We are a club that has over years and years brought through quality players. But what I witnessed is players lacking please log in to view this image Ian Harte ✔@ianharte23 Passion, desire to wear the @LUFC shirt with pride!!! Needs sorting ASAP #MOT please log in to view this image Ian Harte ✔@ianharte23 Everyone knows I love @LUFC but too many foreign players in 23s not good enough and killing the younger players pathway!!! Andrea and Victor are very good!!! But something needs addressing ASAP
I thought I was replying to someone suggesting playing three at the back, don't confuse me (as easy as that is)