The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 19th September)

Good Morning. It's Friday 19th September, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

Could the ER hierarchy be casting their eyes over Potter

Speculation is mounting around Graham Potter’s immediate future at West Ham after odds on his sacking shortened dramatically over the past 24 hours, with bookmakers now pricing his departure at as low as 4/7. The Hammers currently sit just a point and two places below Leeds in the Premier League table; their sluggish start has reignited boardroom debates as to whether Potter is the right man to steer them away from the relegation battle.

Rumours of a sensational return for Slaven Bilic, a former fan favourite in East London, have only heightened the sense of unease at the London Stadium. Potter’s managerial career has long been a source of debate. At Brighton, he earned plaudits for his tactical acumen and ability to nurture talent, turning the Seagulls into a stylish, progressive side.

However, his subsequent spell at Chelsea ended in disappointment and exposed questions over his suitability for the demands of elite-level management. West Ham’s current struggles have done little to ease those concerns, with fans voicing frustration over inconsistent performances and a lack of clear identity on the pitch.

For Leeds fans, the situation raises an interesting question - would Potter represent an upgrade if he were suddenly available? While his philosophy might appeal to Elland Road’s desire for attacking, possession-based football, Daniel Farke has thus far steadied the ship, providing defensive structure and cohesion with only limited support from the board.

Swapping stability for uncertainty in a manager under pressure could be an unnecessary gamble. For now, it may be wiser for Leeds to stick with Farke, while keeping a watchful eye on developments unfolding elsewhere. All this could change very quickly if Leeds were to lose to Wolves at the weekend. If ever there were an early relegation scrap, its this one!

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Pundit predicts Wolves victory

Former player turned pundit Chris Sutton has predicted more disappointment for the ER faithful this weekend, tipping Wolves to come out on top in what already feels like a crucial early-season clash. Leeds, who have shown defensive discipline and a combative midfield under Daniel Farke, continue to suffer from inconsistency and a lack of cutting edge in the final third.

That frailty was all too evident in their heartbreaking defeat at Fulham, where a late own goal denied them a precious point. Wolves, meanwhile, remain rooted to the foot of the Premier League table as the only side yet to record a single point. However, their spirited display against Newcastle offered a glimmer of encouragement, and the club’s decision to hand head coach Vitor Pereira a new deal may serve to galvanise their squad.

Sutton believes that confidence boost could be the difference in a fixture where both teams are desperate to kick-start their campaigns. Wolves will be without star striker Jorgen Strand Larsen through injury, an absence that further highlights their attacking limitations, but Sutton has backed them to edge past Leeds nonetheless. For Leeds fans, the prospect of another blank return away from home is worrying, as momentum seems to be slipping.

Relegation battles are rarely decided in September, but both teams will see the other as a massive opportunity for three points. Farke has been set a target of 38 points this season, and will need to get something from the game or moods regarding his tenure will change very quickly.

“Wolves might feel they deserved something from their defeat at Newcastle last time out, after starting that game quite well, but that is nothing to how devastated Leeds will feel after losing out to a last-gasp own goal at Fulham.

“That left Leeds without a point or even a goal on the road, while Wolves are without a point at all, so something has to give here. “Wolves are without the injured Jorgen Strand Larsen up front, which is a blow, but I am still backing them to win this one – maybe a new contract for Pereira will mean a new dawn for his team? 1-0.”

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Morning

Potter... Yes would be an upgrade on Farke but no we shouldn't go for him as he's ****.

 

Moring all

No we should not sack Farke, not yet anyway. Potter felt he was too good for the Championship and here he is, struggling for the second consecutive time at top level, surely he would be a sideways step.