Jesse Marsch claims his relationship with Victor Orta caused him to become a Leeds United "supporter" in recent years.
The American was confirmed as the Whites’ new manager on Monday and his immediate task is to keep the club in the Premier League.
A decision to sack Marcelo Bielsa divided the fanbase, with the Argentine holding a special place in Leeds fans’ hearts after guiding the club back to the top flight after a 16-year hiatus.