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Garry Monk Confirms Charlie Taylor Refused To Play For Leeds Today

PJ Browne
By PJ Browne
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Leeds concluded what was ultimately a disappointing season with a 1-1 draw against relegated Wigan at the DW Stadium.

After having occupied a Championship playoff spot for much of the season, Leeds slipped over recent weeks, eventually finishing five points behind Fulham in sixth.

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Adding to Leeds manager Garry Monk's woes on Sunday was Charlie Taylor. Monk, speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, confirmed after today's game that the young left-back refused to lineout for his side.

I'm hugely disappointed with Charlie. I think he's been terribly advised all season and has refused to play the game. As a manager, you can't have that. It's a shame, as he's a great lad, a fantastic lad. Hopefully, he'll learn from the mistake he's made.

But I think, from the outside, he's been badly advised all season. We've tried to guide him from the inside but it's been very difficult for us as management to get a full Charlie Taylor. The injury was genuine but better advice all season and we would have seen a better Charlie Taylor.

The lure of the Premier League has been strong for Taylor who has reportedly refused to sign a new deal at Elland Road. Back in August, the 23-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, handed in a transfer request. That was rejected by the club and he went on to make 29 appearances for Leeds in the league.

He has recently been linked with a move to West Brom and previously Burnley.

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