Leeds stars had to bring in own breakfast and lunch – as well as buy their socks

Stephen Warnock has lifted the lid on the bizarre cost-cutting measures that were introduced at Leeds United after Massimo Cellino took control of the club

This unusual request came after Massimo Cellino took over in 2014 and began implementing cost-cutting measures. Stephen Warnock, who had previously played for Liverpool, Blackburn, and Aston Villa, was taken aback by the changes, reports the Daily Star.

"He blanked us, turned around and spoke to one of the guys showing him round and said, 'this can go' about the ice bath and jacuzzi. He said, 'That needs to be emptied' about the pool. He cost-cut everything. "'You can make it in the kitchen, there will be a toaster, kettle and a fridge'. Got rid of all the chefs and everything... it was an absolute shambles."

Warnock, who spent two seasons with Leeds from 2013-2015, also expressed his gratitude towards one "unbelievable" staff member, former footballer turned pundit Lucy Ward, who stepped up to manage the players' meals.

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