The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 27th November)

Good Morning. It's Thursday 27th November, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

Three horse race foe ER hot seat

Bookmakers have suspended bets on the Premier League sack race, amid strong rumours that 49ers Enterprises could be about to terminate Daniel Farke's contract at Elland Road. The rumour mill has been cranking into overdrive this week, with three familiar names jockeying for pole position.

Parimatch, the Official sleeve sponsor of the Leeds Utd men's first team may have the inside track. They’re calling it a three-way shootout for the Elland Road hot seat. Carlos Corberan and Bo Svensson are locked at 13/8, with Brendan Rodgers just behind at 15/8. Outside chances? Kjetil Knutsen at 12/1 and Marco Rose at 16/1, but are they chasing shadows?

Adding more fuel to the fire, a leaked 50-slide dossier from 49ers Enterprises, dug up by New York Times reporter Matt Slater several months ago revealed that Leeds’ owners hold periodic talks with potential managers, even when the current boss is in post. The reasoning? With the average Premier League tenure barely scraping 18 months, contingency planning is simply “part of the process.”

So, in all likelihood, the 49ers could already be in closing stages of interviews! Corberan’s Leeds links and tactical nous make him an appealing choice; Svensson’s reputation for defensive steel is equally tempting; and Rodgers’ pedigree could bring instant authority to a dressing room in need of a lift. Whether the interviews have already begun behind closed doors or not, the atmosphere around the club has shifted unmistakably. Right now, it feels like when, not if there will be a big change at LS11.

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Stach ruled out of Manchester City clash

Leeds will have to make do without star midfielder Anton Stach when they travel to face Manchester City this weekend, after the midfielder was ruled out through concussion protocols. The £17m summer arrival from Hoffenheim suffered a head injury during an aerial challenge in the opening stages of the Aston Villa clash last Sunday, landing awkwardly and was withdrawn as a precaution.

The club have to follow the Premier League’s strict head injury guidelines, meaning Stach will miss the trip to the Etihad, and is questionable whether he can make the trip to Chelsea next Wednesday. It’s a frustrating blow for both player and fans, particularly after struggling with the broken rib, picked up against Spurs last month.

Prior to this, the 27yo had established himself as a calming presence in the middle of the park, known for his tidy passing and ability to break up play. Leeds now face the tough task of replacing his physical presence and composure against a City side that thrives on dominating midfield battles.

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Good job farke pulled tanaka before he got sent off or we'd have no midfield for the next fixtures. Forward thinking under pressure. What I like to see from a manager.

Stach must be concussed if he's worried about the trip to Chelsea on Wednesday. It's a home game.

 

Tbf they all feel like away games at the moment

 

The 50 page dossier that keeps getting mentioned - is this connected to the recent stakeholders meeting, which only had three agenda items? Anything leaked on fianances, PSR etc?

 

Morning all.
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Give Me Sport
According to Berliner Zeitung, Leeds’ rumoured managerial target Bo Svensson may be unlikely to return to management soon, as he is still being paid by Bundesliga club Union Berlin following his sacking in December 2024, just six months into the role.
The Danish tactician is reportedly relaxed about his future and has already turned down approaches from Rangers and Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in October.

Both clubs reportedly pursued Svensson extensively but were unable to meet his demand to bring his own assistant coaches.

Svensson oversaw just 16 games in charge of Union Berlin, winning five. He was fired after a winless run of nine games last season.
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Seriously, we might as well stick with Farke than take an approach on this option, let's hope it is a lazy 2+2 link due to the Rangers approach.

Corberan
In charge of his boyhood club and hometown Valencia, still has two years of his contract left, I feel this is another lazy 2+2 link. This season played 13 won 3 drew 4 lost 6, scored 12 conceded 21 so is he really the answer, again I would rather stick with Farke than some dream that he would re-create the football seen under Bielsa

Brendan Rogers
I think this is the only one with any legs, however, Fulhams Silva hasn't signed a new contract, he wants assurances over transfer budget and plans in January, it is thought he will not sign a new contract and Rogers will be the man to replace him. I'd have loved Silva if he walks but if he wants assurances over a January transfer budget we have zero hope.

I'd roll that dice if Rogers was interested and snap him up

 

Think we're relatively low risk for someone who wants to come in... we're already in the relegation zone. It's not going to damage someone's legacy/future career if they don't save us. I think the problem is more that good managers will look at our squad and question if they can save us.