Latest Update On 49-Years-Old Leeds United Man: Does He Deserve More Credit? | OneFootball

Senior transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke broke the news about Daniel Farke. Club sources confirm that Leeds United are not considering Daniel Farke’s future. The board firmly believes the German manager has done an excellent job since their Premier League return this season.

Pete O’Rourke has revealed the club’s stance on Leeds United manager

This report arrives despite a rough patch. Leeds United have failed to score in four consecutive league games. However, they sit four points clear of the relegation zone and have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals. Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, O’Rourke gave a blunt verdict on the fans pushing for a change. He called the demands for a sacking “crazy.”

The situation looked much darker back in November. Leeds United were stuck at the bottom of the table, and Farke’s job was genuinely at risk. Everything changed when Farke adjusted his formation during the Manchester City defeat. That tactical switch sparked a massive improvement in results. O’Rourke noted that most supporters would have happily accepted this current position, four points clear with seven games left, at the start of the year. While the lack of goals is worrying, O’Rourke remains confident. He believes Leeds United have the quality to survive and credits Farke for the mid-season turnaround.

“He’s done a really good job there. Earlier in the season, around November, it looked like he could be sacked because Leeds were struggling at the wrong end of the table.

“Then he changed the formation in the defeat to Man City, and that’s seen things turn around with improved performances and improved results.

“The concern has been the lack of goals in recent games. They’ve failed to score in their last four games, but they’re not conceding too many goals either, so it’s no massive concern.

Does Farke deserve more credit?

LEEDS, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, reacts during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on March 21, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Before taking the Elland Road job, the 49-year-old won the EFL Championship twice with Norwich City. His record in the second tier is extraordinary. However, his Premier League history with the Canaries caused anxiety before this season even started. At Norwich, his teams won only six of 49 Premier League matches. That 12% win rate haunted his Leeds appointment from day one.

However, raw numbers don’t tell the whole story. Farke showed great intelligence by adapting his methods when it mattered most. Before the Chelsea fixture in early December, Leeds United had lost four straight matches. Reports suggested Farke needed an immediate result to save his job. He switched to a 3-5-2 formation, and that move changed the season’s trajectory.

Since that tactical rethink, Leeds United have earned 22 of their 31 points. They have lost only four of their last 18 Premier League games. Two of those losses were against giants Arsenal and Manchester City. This context is vital, and it explains why O’Rourke’s podcast verdict holds so much importance.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the club with ten league goals this season. However, he hasn’t scored in five games. This dry spell sums up the scoring slump Leeds is facing as they head into the final stretch. If we’re being honest about Leeds’ current spot, their fight is a story of resilience, not failure. Farke did not inherit a squad built for this level, but he lacks the international stars who can tip the scales in tight games.

The 49ers ownership group is ready to back Farke further. They plan to make £100 million available in the summer window if the club stay up. This proves the board’s confidence is both genuine and long-term.

Critics calling for Farke’s head are essentially punishing him for doing his job. He was brought in to build a new culture and keep the team in the league against the odds. That isn’t a failure. It is a fight, and Farke is winning it.