Garry Monk has revealed that he has spoken to Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani in the run up to this weekend's clash and resolved the differences that saw him leave the club, reports Birmingham Live.

Monk almost took Leeds to the Championship play offs, missing out on the final day of the 2016/17 season, but he left the club immediately afterwards, a move that was described as a 'shock' by the new owner at the time.

However, ahead of their Championship clash this weekend, Monk has revealed he has spoken to his former boss and that any differences they might have had are in the past.

“I have spoken to Andrea since I have departed, those differences have been put to the side now, whatever differences we had at the time."

He went on to tell of his delight that his former charges were heading in the right direction and heap praise on the new manager.

“I think it’s fantastic for Andrea and the club, it’s good to see they decided this year is the year. They have invested heavily in the club, probably learned from the mistakes they made last year and Andrea has openly said that."

“They have invested well and have got a huge talented manager, a lot of experience and that recipe is putting them back on that course for the Premier League and that club should be in the Premier League, it’s a huge club, it’s a massive club. You put that back in the Premier League and it’s one of the biggest clubs in the league."

The Verdict

Is there a bit of jealousy there at all? The 'invested heavily' is at odds with Monk's own means at Birmingham and maybe, just maybe there is a hint of the green-eyed monster.

Garry Monk did a very good job at Leeds and was unlucky not to take them into the top six. He's also been a very magnanimous man who seems to respect those who he worked for in the past. It is nice to see.

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