Farke on job speculation and "class" Wilder

A photo of Leeds United boss Daniel Farke arriving at Elland RoadImage source, Getty Images
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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 #LUFC."

  • 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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