FORMER Wrexham manager Brian Little has revealed he has turned down a coaching role at Leeds United.

The 55-year-old ex-Aston Villa 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."

The former Hull boss has been out of work since leaving Wrexham in September 2008.

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."

Due to Little's decision, former Leeds defender Glynn Snodin has become the favourite for the vacant coaching role at Elland Road.

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.

BBC Sport