Daniel Farke future in doubt as Leeds board take drastic action after Sunderland loss
Leeds United’s hierachy have taken the drastic decision to postpone contract talks with Daniel Farke.
Farke is set to enter the final year of his Leeds contract in June, but negotiations over a new deal have been put on hold, according to the Daily Mirror.
The report on 4 March claims that Elland Road chiefs are waiting to see whether he can keep the Whites in the Premier League after the 1-0 loss to Sunderland on 3 March.
It states that the German is keen to remain in LS11, and he was hoping to have held talks already over a renewal.
Why is Farke’s Leeds future in doubt again?
Farke’s future was in doubt in November, before a stunning run of form put the Peacocks in a great position to ensure survival.
That seemed to quell any talk of the sack, but it has now reemerged, with the Yorkshire side just six points above the drop zone.
The Whites have won just two of their last 13 league games, and that is why there is a delay on fresh talks over a new deal for the 49-year-old.
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Why Farke should be given more time
Farke deserves a contract extension, he has proved the doubters wrong and shown that he is capable of adapting his tactics when it is necessary, and it looks like he will keep his side in the league.
Also, it would be extremely remiss of the board not to give him a new deal when they did not back him enough in either transfer market.
Hopefully, everything runs smoothly, and the Whites stay in the top-flight and the whole sorry saga and pressure on Farke can be forgotten.
He deserves better that the constant speculation hanging over his head, he deserves time to build his team to one that can rise up the league.
If he was given proper backing in the transfer window and the security over his future that a new contract would bring, it would be a brilliant move from the 49ers Enterprises.
The future is bright for the Peacocks with Farke at the helm, and they should not jeopardise that just because of a poor run of form.
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