Farke on job speculation and 'class' Wilder
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media ahead of their game against play-off chasing Bristol City on Monday (20:00 BST).
Here are some of the key lines:
On earning promotion on Monday: "It's important when you achieve something very special with the club…you have to celebrate it. Cherish it and value the moment." Sounds like the "fire beast" diluted the celebratory flames with a few bottles of water on Monday night though!
On speculation over his position and if it was surprising: "No, I knew this from the moment I signed for this club. It's nothing new. This club is so emotional and so big. Some journalists who are never here want to write about Leeds."
On if he would like the club's owners to offer reassurance publicly on his position: "That's a question for the ownership. I focus on what I do."
He says he spoke to chairman Parag Marathe on Thursday about plans for the Premier League. "We need a clear budget and to decide who is here with contracts and incomings. We need a competitive squad. A lot of work is ongoing. We need improvements at the training ground, we need a strong start with the momentum of promotion. We need signings early on."
Farke said Blades boss Chris Wilder showed class by ringing him on Tuesday. "I have a good relationship with Chris. Respect on both sides. I will congratulate him when he has success. He called me straightaway on Tuesday. That was class. I appreciate this. Fingers crossed for him and his boys."
On his experience with Norwich in Premier League: "We spent £8m with Norwich and had a miracle in picking up more points than any of the three teams relegated this season."
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