Former Leeds United manager Dave Hockaday has detailed how his 70 days in charge of the Whites had a detrimental effect on his mental health.
Hockaday was Massimo Cellino’s first appointment at Elland Road, but he lasted just six games in charge of the club.
He took over from Brian McDermott in June 2014, with his predecessor leaving his role at the end of May.
Hockaday signed a two-year deal with Leeds, but after winning just twice in six games - losing the other four - the former Forest Green Rovers boss was dismissed after just six matches in the dugout.
Nowadays, the ex-Leeds boss is without a job in professional football, with his last management role at Kidderminster Harriers back in 2016.
However, it seems the 62-year-old is enjoying not being directly involved in the brutal management business.
“It isn’t easy. Mental health now is a massive issue, it does affect you, it would affect anybody,” Hockaday told Sky Sports.
“More importantly, your loved ones suffer. They hear things, and things are said to them that you don’t hear. They can’t do anything about it. My wife, it’s tough for her, and my friends and family.
“A lot of punters say, ‘Get rid of him, get rid of him, get rid of him’, fine, they’re not interested in the ripple effect. People look at me now, who know me really well, and they go, ‘You weren’t as nice of a person at Leeds, or Coventry, or wherever, as you are now.
“Physically, I’m in a good place. Mentally, the scars will always be there to a degree.”
