Little has managed in League One with Tranmere Rovers

Former Aston Villa manager Brian Little has revealed he has turned down a coaching role at Leeds United.

The 55-year-old ex-Wrexham boss managed current Leeds boss Simon Grayson during his time at Leicester City.

Little told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Simon has spoken to me, but having a young family means the location and the travelling involved isn't ideal for me.

"I'd have loved to work with Simon Grayson and I think he has the potential to become a great manager."

With the location of Leeds and my location, it would involve a 240-mile round trip every day, which just isn't ideal Brian Little

Little added: "I have a young family in the midlands so I think it suits me to be around there at the moment.

"Simon and I have spoken on and off for years and years now and I wish him every success.

"But at the moment with the location of Leeds and my location, it would involve a 240-mile round trip every day, which just isn't ideal."

Grayson has revealed he has agreed a deal in principle with a coach that is currently on gardening leaving from a Premier League club.

Snodin, 48, is in exactly that position currently after leaving his job at West Ham United following the departure of manager Alan Curbishley.

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