The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 17th August) Such a situation will never happen again
Such a situation will never happen again
The powers that be at Leeds Utd had obviously had a quiet word with Daniel Farke before his pre-match press conference yesterday lunchtime. He refused to be drawn into conversations, regarding the more politically sensitive goings on at Elland Road; that is, until the end, when he suddenly exploded into life.
Up until that point, Farke had done well, deflecting attention away from the Summer giveaway spectacular, opting to follow instructions to only discuss the forthcoming match against West Brom.
Hook, line, sinker (and copy of the Angling times), Farke just couldn't help himself when questioned whether he had ever seen anything like this before? He told his eagerly awaiting audience that we had to accept what was done in the past, but such a situation will never be repeated!
"I am sure no other club in Europe had this situation with contracts. We have to learn from it. It was done in the past, and we have to accept it. Such a situation will not happen again.”
Should Farke have kept his mouth shut
Farke's closing statement, whilst refreshing to hear, shows a degree of contempt towards his employers, but who can blame him - This is not what he signed up to!
Nobody could have predicted the sheer incompetence of the Elland Road board, for which 49ers Enterprises have to take their fair share of responsibility. They have been actively involved in all decision making since 2018, and given their experience running sporting entities, it's difficult to comprehend how they could have been so mind numbingly thick!
Farke's words "Such a situation will never happen again" are obviously not his own; he has merely repeated what he has been told. It's a shame we had to hear it from the coach, not our owners!!!
Duo may now stay
Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams may remain at Elland Road after it was revealed that their release clauses ran out easier in the week. The news comes from Athletic journalist Phil Hay, who was given the information from an unnamed Elland Road insider!
It still doesn't mean that the duo will definitely be staying, but at least if they do go, the club are finally able to secure decent prices for their star assets. Unsurprisingly, Bournemouth have now backed out of the deal to buy the USA skipper.