“He has done it before” Darren Bent slams Leeds United impatience towards Daniel Farke making a clear Promotion prediction in line with Farke Norwich days…. Are the Yorkshire really so desperate and not realizing the positive side?
Much like in his first season, Daniel Farke’s start at Leeds United has been turbulent, with more attention on off-field issues than on-field performance.
Leeds’ loss in the Championship play-off final was a preview of the challenging summer ahead, but few could have predicted how difficult it would become as the transfer window progressed, with setback after setback.
Despite these struggles, Darren Bent believes Farke is the right man for the job, noting that he has previously succeeded in difficult situations where fans were initially skeptical. Farke’s record includes two promotions with Norwich City, but achieving the same with Leeds would be a much tougher and more rewarding challenge, given the size and expectations of the club.
However, for Farke to truly make his mark, support in the transfer market was crucial—support that he didn’t fully receive. Key players like Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville departed, leaving the squad weakened. The situation worsened when, after a heavy League Cup loss to Middlesbrough, Brighton triggered a release clause in Georginio Rutter’s contract, compounding Leeds’ difficulties.
Reflecting on the transfer window, Bent suggested that Gray’s move to Tottenham hurt Leeds fans the most, as the young player had a special significance to them, as he mentioned on talkSPORT (03/09/24 at 4:30 pm).
### Archie Gray’s Exit from Leeds United
“He’s (Farke) done it before where a fanbase wasn’t too keen on him, and then he puts together an incredible run, and they get promoted,” Bent said.
“I’m glad they’ve given him more time. They dominated Hull with a 2-0 win, though it could have been more. After a slow start, they’re showing signs of gaining momentum.
“Now that they’ve moved past the departures of players like Archie Gray, who was the biggest loss for fans, and Summerville as well. Gnonto signing a new contract is huge. If Leeds can maintain form, they’ve got enough quality to push for promotion. While they don’t have the best squad in the Championship, they’ve got the potential to compete.”
### Pressure on Daniel Farke
Regardless of what happened before Farke’s arrival, including contract clauses that have caused issues, the task remains clear: he must secure Leeds’ promotion. If not, his job could be on the line by the end of the season.
The ideal scenario for Leeds would be to win the league outright, as they did under Marcelo Bielsa, since the play-offs have proven to be their downfall in recent years.