01 Dec 2025 18:43:49
I've been Farke out since Forest away and after Arsenal away along with a massive majority of Leeds supporters seeing the make up of our squad strengths, couldn't understand why Farke didn't implement a 5 3 2 system which we all saw finally how effective it was against Man City 2nd half.

I was left hugely encouraged despite another loss but also quite angry with Farke for being so stubborn and resistant to a system that I think if it had been used after Arsenal away would have the side on another 7 or 8 points so for that reason Farke still deserves to be replaced.

Gary O'Neil is the new favourite which I think is an improvement on Farke's stubborn ways and i'd feel more confident with O'Neil picking a side and formation that compliments the squads strengths than Farke who i'm not convinced after Saturday would stick with 3 5 2 and his post match comments make me nervous he'll revert to 433 if not against Chelsea and Liverpool but soon after.

Farke out this week whatever the result Wednesday and we have a far better chance of staying up.

1.) 02 Dec 2025
02 Dec 2025 09:08:25
How long will it be if Gary O’Neil became manager that he will be accused of being too stubborn in his methods and tactics.
Any manager if selected to replace Farke will ultimately lead Leeds United back to the Championship in my opinion.


I’m not saying Farke has a future at our club but he I believe is the only one capable with the players we’ve got, to survive this season.
It would be a huge mistake to sack him.

2.) 02 Dec 2025
02 Dec 2025 13:04:12
That would neither placate fans, nor be anything more than a short term stop gap. Totally pointless imo. Nice guy, and quite capable, but we need something more long term. The same people who wanted Farke gone after promotion would want him out within 6 weeks and use it to slag the board even more.

3.) 02 Dec 2025
02 Dec 2025 15:23:57
Im not saying Gary O'Neil would be my first choice but of those rumoured compared to say Bo Svenson or Stevie G or even Big Ange as I doubt Ange would play a more direct 3 5 2 system then for me Gary O'Neil with his 2 successful stints at keeping Bournemouth and Wolves up has the experience and know how to give Leeds a better chance of survival than Farke as I think O'Neil would continuely play the more direct system we finally saw 2nd half against City as opposed to fleetingly used by Farke which after Liverpool I suspect he would go back to his passive possession style that we clearly don't have enough EPL quality players to make that successful points wise.

I also think O'Neil is a safe capable and competent set of hands to get us promoted straight away if we do end up getting relegated although I still believe this squad can with the more direct system get to the 38 point safety mark.

But that's my opinion and of course there's always an element of risk and doubt changing a manager but I personally think Farke has taken us as far as he can and a change is urgently required in the best longterm interests of Leeds United whatever the results Wednesday and Saturday.

Thanks Daniel and all that but time for a new chapter/ journey and hopefully a successful one.

4.) 02 Dec 2025
02 Dec 2025 18:26:20
Totally understand your perspective Cheshire!
Its just, for me anyway, the clamouring is for a major upgrade, and for all his strengths, G o'N is possibly only a slightly different option with a slightly better PL record. That said, if he came and did keep us up, he'd be god like in my eyes!