Daniel Farke, Leeds United’s manager, has reversed the old “Dirty Leeds” label in his brief tenure at Elland Road, with his team being second-last in the Championship booking table.
Birmingham World [28 March] ranked each Championship club based on the number of yellow and red cards they have got this season, with Leeds coming in 23rd with 56 yellows and two reds.
Bristol City were the only team behind them, with 57 yellow cards and no straight reds this season, while Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday led with 84 yellows and five reds.
Daniel Farke is rewriting the Leeds United narrative.
While cards are difficult to use as a performance indicator, the lack of yellow or red cards at Elland Road has meant that more of Leeds’ important players have been available more frequently, allowing Farke to deploy stronger squads.
That has been reflected in his team’s performances, with Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville allowed to start the bulk of games, with the two stars of the show scoring 21 goals and providing 23 assists in 35 and 37 outings, respectively.
Their performances have played a significant role in Leeds’ success this season, particularly since the turn of the year, with Farke’s side presently leading on goal difference, but Leicester have a game in hand and will be trying to secure an automatic promotion spot.
Their performances have played a significant role in Leeds’ success this season, particularly since the turn of the year, with Farke’s side presently leading on goal difference, but Leicester have a game in hand and will be trying to secure an automatic promotion spot.
Leicester defender Wout Faes spoke out about the “crazy” promotion race, but emphasised that the Foxes are still as determined as ever to win the championship and get promotion to the Premier championship.
One thing is certain: since taking over at Leeds, Farke has overturned many of the narratives that have grown up around Elland Road, both historically and in recent years, and he deserves credit for his efforts.
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