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Leeds Fans Turn on Farke: Full-Time Chant Leaves Manager Shocked, Graham Smyth Reveals All

by Alex Matthews

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is now under huge pressure after another painful defeat, this time a 2-1 loss at home to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.

Leeds took the lead early on and fans had real hope, but the match still ended in another bad result, leaving many supporters angry and calling for big change at Elland Road.

The German manager was already under heavy questioning before the match, but this defeat has pushed everything even further.

Many fans now think his time at the club is almost finished.

Fans Furious at Full-Time “You Don’t Know What You’re Doing”

When the full-time whistle blew, the reaction inside Elland Road was strong and emotional.

The Leeds players walked around the pitch as usual, clapping the supporters, but the loudest noise came from the West Stand, where fans blasted Farke with the brutal chant:

“You don’t know what you’re doing!”

This chant spread across the stadium, mixed with boos from the Kop and frustration from all sides.

Even the most calm and loyal Leeds fan struggled to hide their anger. The defeat was Leeds’ fifth loss in six games, and this loss felt even heavier because the team actually started well.

Lukas Nmecha scored a very controversial opener for Leeds, and the crowd believed this might be the start of something better.

But Villa’s Morgan Rogers scored twice and completely turned the match around, leaving Leeds beaten again at home.

The atmosphere at Elland Road at the end was described as toxic, with fans also shouting “make a sub!” during the second half, showing clear frustration with Farke’s decisions.

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Will the 49ers Sack Farke Now? Huge 48 Hours Ahead

The next 48 hours could be massive for Leeds United. The club’s owners, the 49ers Enterprises, must now decide if Farke should stay or go.

Many reports say Farke may be given until January, but every defeat increases the pressure and makes the situation more dangerous for him.

The big problem Leeds face is simple:
If they sack Farke, who will replace him?

This is a terrible time for a manager to take over, because Leeds’ next three games are extremely difficult:

  • Manchester City (away)

  • Chelsea (home)

  • Liverpool (home)

All three matches come within one week. It is very unlikely any manager will join and give an “instant bounce” against these top teams.

If the next matches were against teams like Burnley, Fulham, Forest, or Brighton, it might be more attractive for a new boss.

But right now, the job looks extremely tough, and that could force the owners to delay the decision.

Farke Fighting for His Job: But Fans Losing Patience Fast

Farke said after the Villa match that he feels the same disappointment as the supporters.

But sympathy won’t save him now. Results are poor, the goals are not coming, and the team looks low on confidence.

With fans loudly showing their anger, the board must decide quickly.

Leeds are now falling into danger, and the next week could decide everything, the manager’s future, the team’s direction, and the mood inside Elland Road.

One thing is clear, Daniel Farke is now hanging on by a thread.

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