Daniel Farke implements a strategy for Leeds turnaround
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Leeds manager Daniel Farke is currently overseeing a change in the team's fortunes by fostering a culture of bravery and ambition among the players. Farke, who previously managed and served as sporting director at the German club Lippstadt, has drawn on his past experiences to guide his current approach at Leeds. Although his coaching career spans more than a decade, his recent focus remains on establishing a competitive, forward-thinking identity for the squad. Farke recently recounted an anecdote about his departure from Lippstadt, where he overcame a fear of horses to participate in a ceremonial lap of the pitch. This shift in organizational culture at Leeds comes as the team aims to maintain a positive trajectory. No further details regarding specific match results or upcoming fixture dates were provided in the reports.
- •Daniel Farke is emphasizing bravery and ambition at Leeds.
- •Farke previously served as a manager and sporting director at Lippstadt.
- •The current strategy follows a turnaround in fortunes for the team.
- •Farke recounted a past experience in Germany to illustrate his approach.
- 7:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Farke’s blueprint for revitalised Leeds continues upward trajectory
"Leeds manager embraces bravery and is encouraging ambition after leading a remarkable turnaround in fortunes Eleven years have passed since Daniel Farke mounted a magnificent palomino horse and rode round the perimeter of the pitch at Lippstadt, waving farewell to a capacity crowd. It seemed a fun way for the lower-tier German club’s centre-forward turned manager and sporting director to say goodbye. Yet few in the stands knew Farke was scared of horses and hauled himself into the saddle only out of politeness towards his chair, who had arranged this special surprise. “I couldn’t deny him,” he said. “But it cured my fear – it was enjoyable.” Continue reading...
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