Daniel Farke shuts down journalist after being left baffled by question after Leeds United promotion parade
Daniel Farke shuts down journalist after being left baffled by question after Leeds United promotion parade
Leeds United’s manager Daniel Farke was in jubilant spirits during the club’s promotion parade after sealing a return to the Premier League. However, the celebratory atmosphere briefly turned tense when the German coach was confronted with an unexpected question by a journalist during a media briefing.
The Whites marked their automatic promotion from the Championship with a city-wide parade through the streets of Leeds on Sunday. Thousands of fans turned out in full voice to cheer on their team and show their appreciation for a campaign that saw Leeds bounce back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
But amid the celebrations, one moment of awkwardness stood out. During a post-parade press interaction, a journalist questioned Farke about his future at the club, asking whether he believed he was the right man to lead Leeds in the Premier League — a query that left both fans and media colleagues visibly stunned.
Farke, who guided Norwich City to promotion twice before taking on the Leeds job, looked momentarily baffled before offering a sharp but composed response.
“Are you serious?” Farke asked with a raised eyebrow. “We’ve just achieved promotion, something everyone at this club has worked incredibly hard for, and your question is about my suitability? I think the answer is in front of you — the team, the results, the fans, the city.”
He continued, “I’ve managed in the Premier League, I’ve managed in the Championship, and I’ve just led one of the biggest clubs in the country back where it belongs. I don’t think today is the day to question that — today is about celebrating what we’ve done together.”
The incident quickly made the rounds on social media, with fans rallying behind Farke and praising him for his dignified yet firm stance. Hashtags like #FarkeOutrage and #InFarkeWeTrust began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with supporters defending their manager and condemning the line of questioning.
Former players and pundits also weighed in. Ex-Leeds midfielder Jermaine Beckford said on Sky Sports, “I think the question was poorly timed and totally unnecessary. Farke deserves nothing but praise for what he’s done this season.”
Farke’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming a squad that suffered the sting of relegation just a year ago. Under his stewardship, Leeds developed a disciplined yet attacking style of football, bolstered by young talents and experienced heads. The team’s resilience, especially during a tense title race with Leicester City and Southampton, showcased the kind of mental fortitude often required in the Premier League.
With promotion now secured, the focus will soon shift to summer preparations and squad reinforcements — but for now, Leeds fans and their manager are entitled to bask in the glow of success.
As the parade drew to a close and players addressed the fans from the civic balcony, chants of “Super Farke” echoed through the streets, a timely reminder of just how strongly the fanbase backs their manager — regardless of the doubts cast by one out-of-place question.