04 Apr 2026 10:28:21
Very interesting and varying post below about the way forward.
Let me explain why I am near certain Farke will not be our manager next season. Regardless of what league we are in.
I think it was generally reported with some substance that the 49s contacted about 5 other managers at the end of last season to replace Farke. Too many diff manager and rumours for it to be fake. However, none wanted the job.
My opinion is that they turned the job down because recent history showed that it was nigh a certainty we would go down again.

So 49s had little choice other than back Farke and spend some loot. And they bought some decent quality players. However, without a decent new striker and creator, they proved naive.
At the end of this season, they will still want to get rid of Farke but this time with the knowledge potential new managers will now see that Leeds most likely survive next season as there are a few weak teams in the current prem plus the three coming up. If we stay up, it is far more likely we will stay up again. That’s why he is gone.

1.) 04 Apr 2026
04 Apr 2026 12:38:59
I agree, aus. Farke has proved this season that, with a little more money behind the team, he can build a side for the prem.
Also, I think he's learnt that defending is the key to staying in the league.


Will the 49ers stick or twist over Farke? I don't know. But, as has been said recently, look at some of the clubs that ditch their managers ie. Moyes at West Ham and then struggle.

2.) 04 Apr 2026
04 Apr 2026 16:47:12
That's just hearsay, Aus. Rumours invented by clickbait journalists.
The 49ers are not some bubble gum kids who know Jack about the sporting world and its mechanics.
If they really would have wanted another coach, they would've done it over the summer.

3.) 04 Apr 2026
04 Apr 2026 17:50:20
Marathe and the 49ers never denied the numerous, prolonged reports that they were seeking to replace Farke last summer.

And it took them a very, very long time to actually confirm that Farke would still be Leeds manager for the 25/26 EPL season.

So, timing wise, it strongly suggests the 49ers were indeed seeking an alternative Leeds coach to replace Farke after his previous EPL flops record, but failed to convince any of their targets to join.



Pretty sure also Lad and Alf, last summer and again recently, stated in this forum that they had heard from reliable sources within the club that Marathe and Co were definitely trying to replace Farke with Bo Svensson and other choices.

4.) 04 Apr 2026
04 Apr 2026 18:50:21
I believe we will replace him (opinion) . I do know we did also try to replace him in the summer, as mentioned before, and to add he was never actually first choice either. At the time (and I would have preferred Farke) , the 49ers wanted Patrick Vieira, but he was turned down and in came Farke.

Paraag doesn't rate him, and never really has. It's not Farke's fault, to some extent. He was always destined to be gone at some point, once a better option was available after he got us promoted.

If we do get relegated, I think he would have a better chance of staying on as manager than if we stay up.

5.) 04 Apr 2026
04 Apr 2026 19:17:44
Some will want it, others will not, but if they do, then it will have to be a top replacement, who will want money, and that is something we don't have. Farke has shown he can dig away at it, maybe not the way we want, but until the money is flowing, I don't see anyone of quality wanting it. So I say they will stick.

6.) 05 Apr 2026
05 Apr 2026 00:42:04
Thought of the money side, Whiteman. And relegation and lack of money could be the only reason he stays. If we stay up. And if they want to progress and improve. Manager. Striker. Creator. It's as simple as that.

7.) 05 Apr 2026
05 Apr 2026 08:33:52
True, Ausman, we definitely need a striker.