Leeds United’s chairman, Paraag Marathe, has expressed his full support for manager Daniel Farke, despite the team’s disappointing end to the season. Farke’s side had a strong Championship campaign, but ultimately fell short of promotion, losing to Southampton in the playoff final. This led to speculation about Farke’s job security, but Marathe has made it clear that the German manager will be given another chance to lead the team to promotion next season.
Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman agrees with Marathe’s decision, describing Farke’s first season as “exceptional” despite the disappointing end. Goodman believes that Leeds will be in a strong position to challenge for promotion next season, and that Farke is the right man to lead the team.
Goodman pointed out that Leeds’ 90-point haul this season was an exceptional return, and that the team was affected by the emotional pressure of trying to get over the line. He also believes that the Championship will be less strong next season, giving Leeds a genuine opportunity to push for promotion.
Leeds are already favorites with the bookmakers to win promotion next season, ahead of other strong contenders like Burnley, Luton Town, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United, and Middlesbrough. With Farke at the helm, Leeds will be confident of avoiding the playoffs and securing automatic promotion back to the Premier League.