Pardew shares what he’s heard behind the scenes at Leeds amid Farke sack talk
Daniel Farke’s future has been called into question despite the German guiding Leeds United back to the Premier League.
Known as a Championship specialist, Farke worked his magic at Leeds to ensure the Whites secured promotion at the second time of asking, having lost in the playoffs to Southampton last season.
His time in the Premier League has been less successful, with two underwhelming campaigns to his name signalling that he may not have the right credentials.
As such, Leeds fans remain worried about the future of their manager despite Paraag Marathe’s public backing of the 48-year-old.
Alan Pardew’s close friend at Leeds backs Farke
On Sunday (4th May), Pardew commented on the ongoing situation live on talkSPORT, backing Farke and praising the job he has done at Elland Road whilst offering assurances for the future under his tutelage.
Speaking on Farke’s Premier League record, Pardew said, “I think he’s had two seasons in the Premier League, both not gone particularly well, but he’d have learned lessons from that and maybe he’s in a better position to be able to deal with it.
“He certainly knows what to do at Leeds United and how to deal with the size of the club he’s at.”
| Season | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference |
| 2023/24 | 90 | 27 | 9 | 10 | 38 |
| 2024/25 | 100 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 65 |
The former Premier League manager then disclosed that he had spoken to a source close to the club, who corroberated his opinion; “I have a good friend who has worked at Leeds and he rates the manager very very highly, so I have every confidence in him and it sounds like they have the finances.”
Farke must be given a Premier League shot
As Leeds’ night of celebration rolls over into dawn, the reality of the task awaiting them will quickly become clear to the club and fans alike.
Premier League survival has increasingly become an impossibly hard nut to crack, with this season’s promoted sides all falling well short.
The gulf in financial resources is the main justification, as well as a more recent trend of younger managers such as Vincent Kompany and Russell Martin stubbornly sticking to their footballing philosophy, often to their own detriment.
Whilst Farke may not be seen as the most alluring option, his football offers a level of pragmatism that could prove crucial for survival.
If they align smart transfer policies with his ability to get the best out of previously unfavoured players such as title-clincher Manor Solomon, they have a chance to create a fortress at Elland Road and make their next campaign a memorable one.