Before last weekend, the atmosphere around Elland Road was very tense. After Leeds United lost to Bournemouth, things were spiraling out of control.
Losing that game was a bit of a shock, considering how little of a threat the Whites posed – fans were rattled after the match.
Some even questioned Farke’s approach to the team. This also lineup up with the fact that the Whites had failed to score in two of their last four games. Beating Spurs was a huge relief to everyone, and that performance at Elland Road was very inspired.
BBC journalist addresses fans criticism of Farke
Noah Okafor
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The team looked positive and kept attacking from the first whistle. They got their reward late in the game, when Noah Okafor came off the bench to score.
Leeds now go into the international break with 14 points and sit in ninth place.
Discussing the events of previous weeks on the latest Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, BBC Sports editor Jonny Buchan said Farke deserved praise for the win over Spurs.
“Daniel Farke deserves a lot of credit for the weekend, for the fact that he changed it like that. He gets criticised for not at times, therefore he deserves praise when he does change it and when he makes subs that make an impact.
“Some people even say that he throws on attacking players. He deserves some tactical genius praise, doesn’t he?”
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Are Leeds fans too harsh on Farke?
It is debatable, but one clear thing is that Farke has been squeezing the best out of this Leeds side ever since he took over.
No matter the limitations of the players or squad, he gets results. Nothing typified that more than last season when he guided the Whites to a 14th placed finish.
Yes, sometimes the Leeds boss has his flaws, but overall he is doing well at the club.
