Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper insists that he has a lot of respect for manager Neil Redfearn, who he believes is the most honest man to speak to whenever anyone has a problem.
The 23-year-old, who was handed the captain's armband by the manager after the departure of Stephen Warnock in January, insists that Redfearn is the backbone of the team, getting the players up for all their games.
The fans, screaming their hearts out for the team every time they take to the field at Elland Road, also show of respect for the man who has been at the heart of it all this year, according to the former Hull City player.
Cooper went on to reveal Redfearn's predictions about him having a long future at the club and insists that he would love to have that vision of the manager come true in the future.
"I’ve got a lot of respect for the manager", Cooper told his club's official website.
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"He made me captain and I speak to him and he tells me I’ve got a long future at the club.
"I’d like to think that I have. It’s a great club to be at and the fans are unbelievable, they scream their hearts out every week at home and away.
"It’s great respect to the manager, he’s been great to the lads and he gets us up for games.
"If we’ve ever got a problem, he’s the most honest man you can speak to.
Cooper also took time to speak about his optimism about being promoted from the Championship to the Premier League, which he believes is what the club deserves.
"Hopefully, we’ll come back in pre-season and have a really successful season next season.
"We’re not far off from getting out of this league and that’s what this club deserves."
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