Leeds United fans furious as Daniel Farke makes ‘pathetic’ comment about them

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Daniel Farke looks to have survived the international break at Leeds despite a run of four defeats in the last five Premier League outings.

The 49ers are keeping the German in charge ahead of a daunting run of fixtures – which includes clashes against Manchester City and Liverpool – but fans need to see more ambition from the side after hugely negative performances in losses at Brighton and Nottingham Forest.

On the topic of the supporters, the Leeds fanbase have been left furious at Daniel Farke after the 49-year-old made a misguided comment when speaking to Sky Sports.

Daniel Farke pokes the bear as Leeds United fans take aim

As aforesaid, fans are already disgruntled after just one win in five games, and Farke has now unnecessarily rocked the boat by putting words in their mouths.

Defending himself, the man born in Steinhausen said: “After we beat West Ham, people said survival was confirmed and now everyone is panicking about relegation.”

A number of Leeds supporters have taken offence to this. One kickstarted the backlash by posting: “Find me one person who said that after West Ham.”

The pressure is mounting on Daniel Farke… should Leeds United sack him?⌛

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Another backed that comment up by writing in agreement: “Laughable isn’t it.”

The anger did not stop there. A third Leeds fan echoed these sentiments when posting: “I know. Pathetic isn’t it.”

A fourth supporter really piled in on Farke – who said his start at Leeds was tough – writing: “He’s an absolute joke.”

Farke also called Leeds an “emotional club” when defending himself.

These risky comments are certainly not helping his case. A fifth fan commented: “Every time he decides to speak, he talks nonsense.”

Last but not least, another Leeds supporter was short but strong with their verdict on the comment, simply posting “time to go” along with a waving emoji.

Daniel Farke has to keep the fans onside at Leeds United

Leeds supporters are a force to be reckoned with when everybody is pulling in the same direction.

That has helped Farke achieve great things at Elland Road, winning the Championship with 100 points last term, but if the fanbase unites in deciding he has to leave, it feels like there will only be one outcome.

Another negative performance against Aston Villa on Sunday – or another chapter of tactical inactivity from Farke on the sideline – could well see the tide turn against him entirely.