Wayne Rooney discussed Daniel Farke strong note Leeds United grumbles
Wayne Rooney discussed Daniel Farke strong note Leeds United grumbles
After a very difficult summer, Leeds United has recovered admirably, collecting 11 of a possible 18 points. Their easy 2-0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Cardiff City on Saturday propelled them back into the top six of the Championship.
However, the rumblings of unhappiness persist, as some United supporters take issue with Daniel Farke’s style of play. After losing in the play-offs the first time around, the German is under pressure to deliver promotion on the second try.
Keith Wyness, the former head of Everton, has cautioned the Whites against firing Farke, citing Birmingham City’s move to let go of John Eustace’s services the previous campaign as an illustration of what may happen when a team moves too soon. Eustace was replaced at St Andrews by Wayne Rooney, whose poor tenure was a major contributing factor to the Blues’ relegation to League One.
“Birmingham is a great example of owners who thought they knew everything about football, hired Wayne Rooney, and ended up in League One,” Wyness said to Football Insider. That is a real-life illustration of what may go wrong when you make snap decisions.
They committed a few serious errors. Not only can owners of any nationality do that—there have been awful British owners—but owners of any nationality can also do it.
It’s a hunger for success, but in football, getting there isn’t always easy. Farke is a competent manager and an excellent fit for Leeds, in my opinion. Any hasty judgment would be incorrect because he had to reorganize the team and get things rolling.
Farke’s team plays their first game back this Saturday at 3 p.m. against Coventry City. Former United assistant manager Gus Poyet said to Football League World through William Hill, “You have to trust the manager.” Archie Gray and other important players from last year’s campaign are no longer with him.
In order to enhance performance, they require a strong foundation, and this is his method of choice. By the conclusion of the season, I have no doubt that they will get it together and present a challenge.