Leeds United boss Daniel Farke made some strong statements in his news conference for the Brighton game.
Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix analyse what he said and whether he could be heading for the Elland Road exit door on a new episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet.
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Daniel Farke has put his future in doubt during a news conference where he said his job was "complete" at the club.
The Leeds boss said he is "not the right choice" to lead the team unless the ambitions of the club's hierarchy align with his own.
You can read more of what he has said below but please tell us what you think about it.
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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brighton at Elland Road (kick-off 15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
In a lengthy discussion which offered some uncertainty on his future at the club, Farke said: "When I signed the contract here three years ago we spoke about the goals, what we want to achieve and I have to say my mission is fulfilled, and my job is done here, and there's nothing to add anymore. So all the boxes that we wanted to tick are ticked."
Farke, who has one year left on his contract, added: "It's important for the club that we sit together and sit in a trustful atmosphere to speak about new goals. This period is done. We have to speak about new goals, the way we want to achieve it, the processes and then before I speak about the future, the club has to decide where we want to be, what are the new goals. This is what we'll do right now internally. Then we'll see what the outcome is."
He elaborated: "I'm ambitious, I want to something to play for, and I'm not the right choice if it's about like maintaining somehow a status quo. If you want someone who just does something more of the same, then it's definitely not me."
In point to the need to now be ambitious, Farke said: "Everyone knows about how amazing this fan base is, how huge this club is, how much potential there is. That's a part of the truth, but the second part of the truth is also that we as a club had exactly one good season in the last 25 years in the Premier League, the first season after Marcelo's promotion, and we missed [the chance] to build on it. Right now we have played just a second good season on this level, and for me it's important that we don't repeat the same mistake, we have to develop, and we have to evolve. If you want to be good enough on this level, you have to evolve."
Farke expressed his "heartfelt gratitude" to the club, stating they "trusted me to come in a difficult moment into this club and to lead this club into, hopefully, a better future."
On team news, Farke outlined significant injury issues: "Ilia Gruev is out for the season, we spoke about this. Noah Okafor, he's not available for this game. Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jayden Bogle are not available for this game, Facundo Buonanotte [on loan from Brighton] is not eligible to play."
He continued: "We also have Pascal Struijk not in training yet after the last game. Big doubt if he's available [for the weekend]. Ethan Ampadu struggling with illness currently, major doubt and was not in training today so a few question marks but so far we have always found a solution to send a competitive side on the pitch and this is also what we will try to do in our last home game."
Despite such injury issues, which he described as "the most difficult situation we had during the whole season", Farke said: "We want to finish as strong as possible and with the best possible result. I back my whole group and I back my players also in these circumstances still to deliver one more top performance here at home and then also to be competitive against a really strong side who is fighting for Europe. But in this game we definitely need our supporters to carry us a little bit but we'll work on solutions to be competitive."
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Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds winger Dan James says it has been a "really frustrating" season for him personally but he is eyeing Europe in the future after a fantastic campaign saw the Whites secure Premier League survival.
James was voted by Leeds supporters as the club's player of the season for the 2024-25 campaign after helping the team to the Championship title and scoring 12 goals in 36 games.
But the 28-year-old has been sidelined with several injuries this campaign, including issues with his hamstring, ribs and ankle.
"I've had quite a few injuries and at important stages of the season too," said James to BBC Radio Leeds. "Then when I've been fit the team has been playing well so I've not had as many minutes as I'd have liked to.
"That's what happens when you have great players.
"When I do get the opportunity it is about taking it with both hands. I feel really good now, I'm fit, and I just want to finish this season off strongly.
"Coming into this season I wanted to give my all for the team but I had niggles here and there and wasn't fully-fit.
"The hamstring [injury] was a big blow because we had been playing so well and I'd got myself back in the team. That was eight or nine weeks at a crucial part of the season."
James joined from Manchester United in 2021 and has been a consistent figure in the side since signing.
He signed a new long-term deal to keep him at the club until 2029 last summer and now has big hopes for what Leeds can accomplish in the next few years.
"We have achieved our goal for this year so with two games left it's about seeing where we can finish," James added. "I can see how the players and team have adapted to different formations and I think we will use our different profiles of players a lot more.
"I'd love to push on with this club. In three or four years time, we want to be in Europe. We're not that far off it - it's a few minor details.
"You look at other teams doing it, the ones people write off to be in that position, and I truly think we can achieve that."
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Image source, Getty ImagesAhead of his return to Elland Road, Brighton forward Georginio Rutter spoke to BBC Radio Sussex about his time at former club Leeds.
"Elland Road was special for me, to go back there is special," Rutter explained.
"It's tough. It's the first time in my life that I am going to play against my ex-team there so it is special but like I say, it's football.
"I have to deal with it but it is going to be tough. I know some friends there but they stay up, it's guaranteed so it's alright. I thought the worst scenario was if they were struggling and we play against them and beat them but now it's fine."
Rutter joined the Whites for a club record fee in January 2023 in a deal worth up to £36m before leaving to join Brighton for another club record fee of £40m in August 2024.
He feels he had an "unbelievable" connection with Leeds' fans, adding: "I think the fans there and me were very connected. I like to play football, I enjoy, I try to be friends with everybody and I think the fans like it so it is going to be special.
"I wait for a great welcome because I didn't leave in a bad picture and even now they are happy because every time I score it was against West Ham, Burnley and Tottenham so they were happy."
Rutter gave his thoughts on the Leeds squad and the job manager Daniel Farke has done: "It was a tough beginning of the season but he changed this in January. Tactically everybody was saying maybe the wrong choice but they did very good and they didn't lose many games so it is going to be tough. The crowd as well there in the stadium is very hard."
He added that Brighton will have to "be patient" and "don't think about the crowd" if they are to get a result on a tricky trip to Elland Road.
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BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope has sat down with Whites forward Dan James to discuss the season, his ambition and his future at Elland Road.
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Image source, Getty ImagesStrachan, McAllister, Batty, Speed.
For Leeds fans, little more needs saying about the legendary quartet that remain at the forefront of minds.
Gary McAllister, the younger of the two Scotsmen, is featured in a new series of BBC Scotland's Icons of Football, with an episode focusing on his career for club and country.
Strachan, the eldest of the four, reckons McAllister is right up there with the best technical midfielders.
"Technically, he was so gifted. He had such a lovely touch - his touch was phenomenal," Strachan says of his former team-mate.
"First of all, he had a vision to go forward all the time, which is sadly missing in a lot of football now.
"His first thought was how to get the ball forward, whether it be a 10-yard pass, a 25-yard pass or a diagonal ball to get somebody in.
"He had this built-in instinct of: how do I go forward first? Nowadays it's: how do I not lose possession, I'll pass it on to somebody else to take responsibility.
"Gary not only did that, he took responsibility on himself, even at a very early age."
The midfield four that won Leeds the league in 1992 was hailed for its tenacity, dynamism and skill.
For the players in it, though, it wasn't ever that complicated.
"It was easy," Strachan adds. "Everyone technically could look after the ball, they could tackle, they could run.
"Apart from Batty, we could all score a goal!
"But we were really good friends. As a group we were really good together."
Leeds are tracking Belgium forward Lois Openda, who is set to join Juventus from RB Leipzig, but the Italian club are hoping to move on the 26-year-old following a poor loan spell. (TeamTalk), external
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In the wake of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast discussing what next for the Whites, we asked you if Daniel Farke should seek continuity or radical change. Is 17th next season a good outcome?
Listen to the podcast above. Here is some of what you told us:
Nicholas: We have had a very good second half of the season, around the top 10 I believe, so I think this is something we need to aim for. We need a keeper, another striker and possibly a strong defensive midfield player. Then hopefully next season will not be as nerve wracking as this one has been. Hats off to Farke though, he has proved a lot of people wrong.
Andrew: I don't think Leeds should alter their style and we should be looking at recruitment to carry this on. And if we finish 17th or higher there won't be a fan disappointed with that. We are hard to beat and can pick up wins against poorer opponents.
Ross: A quality player in defence, midfield and upfront could be enough to improve on this season which has been a success. No need for drastic changes.
Billy: Since Farke made the change in the middle of the Man City game we have looked comfortable pressing teams. The acquisition of a defensive midfielder in the summer would allow Aaronson and Tanaka to push forward and provide opportunities for Calvert-Lewin. Leeds United should be going all-out for a European spot next season, not looking down the table fearing relegation.
Andy: I'm dismayed by that attitude. You aim for 17th, chances are you'll end up there or lower. We need to show more ambition. We're not going to qualify for Europe, but let's at least be aiming for mid table.
Image source, BBC SportGary McAllister made the game of football look easy. The proverbial classy midfield player who saw the full picture, and could affect it, in the crucial seconds before his opponent.
Unprepared to succumb to a story that began with knock-backs, McAllister wrote his own place in the history and folklore of every club he played for - a winner at Motherwell, champion at Leeds, immortal at Liverpool, and a Scotland captain of some repute.
There were lows to counter the highs, and McAllister discusses these with searing honesty on the latest episode if Icons of Football.
With contributions from Steven Gerrard, Gordon Strachan and Ardal O'Hanlon, this is the story of one of the greatest Scotland players of his, or any, generation.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United can start looking forward to another season in the Premier League after their safety was secured by West Ham's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal last weekend, with Simon Rix even suggesting a change in playing style for 2026-27.
"Leeds might look to play a different way next season," the Kaiser Chiefs bassist said on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast. "There are a lot of things to change because I feel like we're just playing the system we're playing because it is working.
"When you look at the stats, we are unbeaten in a load of games, we have only lost four games since facing Manchester City and we haven't lost away for quite a long time. However, the vast majority of those results are draws.
"Daniel Farke has been using a back five with two attacking wing-backs very effectively, but if Leeds want to step it up a little bit then there has to be a point where they go to a back four.
"Maybe it's not something to introduce next season though, maybe it's for the future."
However, BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan doesn't believe the transition will be so easy.
He explained: "People have to acknowledge - and I know people are going to shout at me when I say this - but the aim has to be finishing 17th or above again next season. That has to be the aim.
"So if the way to do that is to play the same system, maybe with a sprinkling more quality, people have to realise that is going to be the case next season."
Leeds United commentator Adam Pope agreed, adding: "I think it's around a 50% chance you go down across your first two seasons back up [in the Premier League].
"Leeds just don't have the squad at the moment, even factoring in one or two quality additions, to do something radical.
"So they might have to cut their cloth and make-do and mend their way through."
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Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds United have secured another season in the Premier League as they are guaranteed to finish above the drop zone with two games to play.
Such is the achievement, some of the team at BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast believe it's never been "as good as this".
Reflecting on how success is achieved, BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan, suggested how the club is being run is a key reason for their success.
"It's getting the right people in the right jobs and trusting them to do those jobs," Buchan said on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
"We questioned letting Adam Underwood [sporting director] have that huge summer [in 2025] that was such a key summer for the football club and he was inexperienced seemingly. But he's risen to that challenge.
"Daniel Farke's been questioned all along and he's risen to the challenge."
Commentator Adam Pope added: "It starts at the top and if it continues all the way through to the manager, to the captain and the chain of command and if they're all in sync, you've got a good chance [to succeed] if the plan is right in the first place. And they're delivering.
"The culture's good and we can genuinely say that - it's not just because of the current owners and because things are going pretty well.
"We've been around it so much, the fans as well, and I've never seen it as good and as solid as this."
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Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann has outlined his idea to improve how corners are officiated in future.
In the aftermath of weekend controversy over players grappling in the penalty area, he has told BBC Sport a rule whereby attacking players cannot enter the six-yard box until a corner has been taken would be his preference.
Ex-Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha backed the idea and thinks it will add "creativity" to corner kicks and the move would force "people to think in a different way".
You can watch a clip of the debate above, with Onuoha stating: "Twenty players standing in the six-yard box, you have to ask yourself, is that what you want to see? And is that the best version of the game?"
Leeds United have secured another season in the Premier League.
After the draw at Spurs, and with West Ham United still to play, they will have a big say in which of those London rivals will fill the final relegation spot. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix reckon there will be no letting up from the Mighty Whites.
You can hear them debate it on episode 205 of the popular BBC Radio Leeds podcast - Don't Go To Bed Just Yet.
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Molly Whitmore
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesWhere do you even start with this report? The game, or the last two weeks? I'll start with the last two weeks.
I know this report isn't about me, it's about the thing we all love most, Leeds United, but I just wanted to say thank you to everybody who has supported me and my partner after we lost everything in a house fire less than two weeks ago, including our dog Norman, named after the man himself, bites yer legs!
It's been the most horrific time imaginable, but the love and support from the LUFC family has honestly been unbelievable. It's another reminder that this club is far more than just football, it's family. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to everyone who has reached out, donated, messaged or simply stopped for a chat. It has meant everything.
I was in two minds about going to the game on Monday and I'm still not sure whether it was the right thing to do emotionally, but seeing so many familiar faces and being back around my people did help.
As for the game itself, wasn't it nice for once to have the pressure off? Maybe the atmosphere felt a little flat at times, but given the alternative of needing a result for survival, I'd have taken that all day long.
You can see exactly why Spurs are where they are. There's quality there, no doubt about it, but they're nowhere near clinical enough and they don't have enough physicality or structure to back up the technical players they've got. Lots of nice football at times, but very little edge or bite when it matters.
The Ethan Ampadu penalty incident though was an absolute disgrace from the referee. How play was allowed to continue for that long after a head injury is beyond me. We were stood on the front row and heard the bang of his head straight away. Maybe the referee didn't hear it, but the linesman was right in front of it, right in front of us as well, and somehow nothing was stopped. In a game where player safety is constantly talked about, that simply wasn't good enough.
Nobody in the stands seemed to really talk about the Brighton game. You can't expect much, but our last game at home knowing we are playing Premier League football is great. But... West Ham on the final day. It would be nice to send them down, wouldn't it? Although ideally Spurs don't survive purely because of the stadium, the support and some of the players they've got on their books. Either way, let's finish the season properly and enjoy the ride together. MOT.
Molly Whitmore is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Leeds - find all their audio here
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds fan Gyp Walters says the team has shown they are "still up for it" despite already achieving their main objective of Premier League survival.
West Ham's defeat on Sunday confirmed safety for Daniel Farke's side, but the Whites still showed fight to come from a goal down in Monday's 1-1 draw at Spurs and could have easily won the game late on.
"At the start of the season I thought we would survive and the reason is we would be really hard to beat," Walters told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
"That's 10 games in a row now away that we haven't lost.
"We've gone 23 games with only four losses in total. We're always going to be tough to beat but we've proven to be resilient.
"We didn't start the game very well at all, Spurs put us under a lot of pressure, but we came into it and when you look at the stats they are quite even.
"We were quick on the break and if it hadn't been for that world class save at the end from Kinsky, which was just amazing, we could have won it.
"I think some people thought we were on the beach and all that stuff, but we've got a togetherness in the team and they don't want to lose a match. Simple as that.
"They are still up for it because they are all together, playing for each other, and you've seen that all the way through - even when we were struggling at the start of the season.
"They get 100% support from Farke who is potentially up there with manager of the season for keeping a newly-promoted side up like this and performing so well - especially in a league where we're going to have a record points total for staying up.
"He deserves all the praise he gets and he will definitely be around next season."
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We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Leeds.
Here are some of your comments:
Tottenham fans
Col boy: Summed up our season. Scored and looked good but, as usual, the lack of quality from Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani cost us. The lack of discipline from Mathys Tel was no different to that of Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven in previous games. Clearly a problem with the players. Once we concede, players' heads drop when they should do the opposite. Not sure if the players have the bottle to get a result at Chelsea.
John: Never easy with Spurs! Need a clearout of underperforming players whatever league we end up in next season!
Terry: After the performance against Aston Villa, a similar performance would have been very welcome against Leeds. Unfortunately, we didn't get one. If Spurs play like this against Chelsea and Everton then we will be relegated. A lot of the Spurs players really need to step up to the plate. I feel some of them really couldn't care less about their performance for our club and the quicker they leave Spurs the better. I really hope that Roberto de Zerbi rips into his squad after this really poor result. They got what they deserved, which wasn't much.
Steve: Why have we not had a penalty all season? Everyone wants Spurs relegated. Let's make sure that doesn't happen.
Leeds fans
David: Leeds were fantastic. Slow start but they snuffed out Spurs in the first half. Second half, someone should have been on Tel - then he doesn't score. No idea how he didn't get a red for the penalty. Ref not the best. Antonin Kinsky's save was amazing - otherwise we'd have won. MOT.
Billy: Another tremendous result. Could have won it but a draw was probably fair. Great credit due to the players and manager. However, we need to strengthen for next season. Unfortunately, we're carrying a few and they need to be moved on.
Kevin: We're getting stronger and very hard to beat. A few signings in the summer and we start next season in good shape.
Eric: A very lacklustre first 45 minutes and even the start of the second half. But Leeds grew into the game and were unlucky not to grab all three points. Questions surely have to be asked about where those 13 added-on minutes came from?
Leeds United will play another season in the Premier League after avoiding relegation and captain Ethan Ampadu believes "moments like that" are something to celebrate.
West Ham's defeat by Arsenal on Sunday ensured Leeds' points tally was enough for survival, before they picked up another in their draw at Tottenham on Monday.
"It's a massive achievement for the club and I think moments like that you have to celebrate," Ampadu told BBC Radio Leeds after the match.
"It's not winning the league or anything like that, but it's a very big moment for this club to stay in the Premier League again.
"It was a bit weird because normally you do it off the back of your own result, but then obviously there was a relaxed mood at dinner last night, a good mood and good vibes but then from this morning it was focus on this game.
"We wanted to play this game how we have the whole season, wear the shirt with pride and put in our best performance."
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Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "During the long season there are sometimes games that you don't win just with the quality football-wise. Of course it was a difficult game, Tottenham were highly motivated with the back to back wins, the stadium was on it. For us the big pressure was off us with the results but it was a difficult week, we had to play without many key players and also during the game some setbacks.
"It was another setback early in the second half to concede but the mentality that the players showed, we stepped up and fully deserved to equalised. Then we didn't stop we wanted to go for it, and in the end the chances with Sean [Longstaff] nearly won this game. It says a lot about the team."
On the importance of mentality this season: "We are a promoted side so we won't win games in this league because of our quality. We also need a top fitness level, a top game plan, we need to be versatile in the tactical approach, and we can play a three man or four man formation, change during the game too.
"This is what you need to do. You need to show great resilience, mental strength and togetherness. I can't really remember apart from the Arsenal game where we were not competitive."
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Did you know?
Leeds United are unbeaten in their previous seven Premier League games (W3 D4); it's their joint-longest unbeaten run in the league this season after December/January.
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Phil McNulty
Chief football writer
Image source, Getty ImagesLeeds manager Daniel Farke took well-earned acclaim from the travelling fans after another hard-earned point that reflected so well on him and his players.
Farke's mission for this season was to ensure Leeds stayed in the Premier League - one that has been accomplished with time to spare.
Leeds' attitude in this 1-1 draw was exemplary, with no sign of easing up even though Spurs' need was clearly greater than theirs.
Farke's side contested the game fiercely, and could easily have dropped Spurs further into trouble had keeper Antonin Kinsky not made that miraculous stoppage-time save from Sean Longstaff.
The FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea at Wembley was a major disappointment, but overall this season has been a highly-satisfactory one for Farke and Leeds, who can now use the summer to further establish themselves in the Premier League next term.
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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi keeps the same side that beat Aston Villa last time out.
Antonin Kinsky is in with Guglielmo Vicario still injured while Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur are favoured in midfield after a stellar showing last time out.
Conor Gallagher will make his 150th Premier League appearance.
Tottenham XI: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Palhinha, Bentancur, Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison.
Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Spence, Sarr, Souza.
Two changes for Daniel Farke's Leeds side, who have secured their Premier League status for next season.
Dan James and Brenden Aaronson start ahead of Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor, who is injured.
Joe Rodon starts against his former club.
Leeds XI: Darlow, Rodon, Struijk, Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka, Justin, James, Aaronson, Bijol, Calvert-Lewin.
Subs: Perri, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Bornauw, Byram, Gnonto, Chadwick, Lienou.
