BRIAN DEANE warned Daniel Farke that fans “will have you” if Leeds United make a poor start to life back in the Premier League.
And the legendary ex-Elland Road striker believes there’s still “work to be done” between the German coach and chairman Paraag Marathe.
Daniel Farke has just guided Leeds United back to the Premier League[/caption]
The boss has been publicly backed by chairman Paraag Marathe after promotion[/caption]
Farke and his title-winning side celebrated their club record 100-point haul with an open top bus parade in front of thousands on Monday in the city centre.
Marathe “ended speculation” over the future of the manager by confirming he is “my man” amid reports of concerns over his ability to keep them up and then vowed to turn the Whites into “one of the best in Europe”.
Deane, who enjoyed two spells as a Leeds player, speaking exclusively to The Sun via BetSelect said: “Farke deserves the chance to prove himself in the Premier League.
“I was a big fan of his even when they didn’t get promoted last year. He’s definitely the man for the job. They came up short last year, but he’s done a fantastic job at Leeds and has been rewarded with promotion this season.
“If you look at the Premier League, it’s hard to say if any manager will be given a full season because if you’re underperforming, the fans will have you. You have to take it one step at a time.”
Though he was the toast of the town over Bank Holiday, Farke knows first-hand how quickly things can change.
Especially after being sacked by Norwich in 2021 despite months earlier guiding them to a second promotion.
And, even though Marathe has publicly backed him, Deane insists they must show their faith in him on the transfer front also.
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The 57-year-old added: “The recruitment is key. He’ll coach the team as best he can, but if you don’t have players good enough for the Premier League, or if your budget’s not high enough, that’s when you’ve got a problem.
“I’m sure he’ll already have his ideas on how to manage the club in the Premier League. It’ll be down to him to sell his ideas to the club.
“The club will be looking at their budget and thinking, ‘What are you going to do with our money?’
“And, also, asking how they are going to have a solid platform to move forward. So there’s work to be done between them both.”
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