{"id":47321,"date":"2026-05-18T13:34:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/were-still-hearing-whispers-sky-sports-boss-makes-bombshell-about-daniel-farkes-future\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:34:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:34:56","slug":"were-still-hearing-whispers-sky-sports-boss-makes-bombshell-about-daniel-farkes-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/were-still-hearing-whispers-sky-sports-boss-makes-bombshell-about-daniel-farkes-future\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;We&#8217;re still hearing whispers&#8217; &#8211; Sky Sports boss makes bombshell about Daniel Farke&#8217;s future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/were-still-hearing-whispers-sky-sports-boss-makes-bombshell-about-daniel-farkes-future\/#Tim_Sherwood_responds_to_Daniel_Farke_rumors_at_Leeds_United\" >Tim Sherwood responds to Daniel Farke rumors at Leeds United<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/were-still-hearing-whispers-sky-sports-boss-makes-bombshell-about-daniel-farkes-future\/#Daniel_Farke_turns_Leeds_Uniteds_season_around_with_tactical_changes\" >Daniel Farke turns Leeds United&#8217;s season around with tactical changes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/were-still-hearing-whispers-sky-sports-boss-makes-bombshell-about-daniel-farkes-future\/#Daniel_Farkes_performance_at_Leeds_United_forces_the_board_to_make_a_big_decision\" >Daniel Farke&#8217;s performance at Leeds United forces the board to make a big decision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\"><strong>Tim Sherwood believes Daniel Farke may not take charge of Leeds United next season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Despite the improvement, there are growing whispers that the Elland Road bosses are considering a dramatic management change this coming off-season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"yg45wo\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"818\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tim_Sherwood_responds_to_Daniel_Farke_rumors_at_Leeds_United\"><\/span><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"818\">Tim Sherwood responds to Daniel Farke rumors at Leeds United<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>speak on live broadcast <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkySportsNews\/status\/2056047593377988975?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sky sports news<\/a> After Leeds United&#8217;s win over Brighton, pundit Tim Sherwood expressed disbelief at the swirling rumors about Falke&#8217;s job security.<\/p>\n<p>While Sherwood acknowledged that replacing the German tactician was a questionable move, he also acknowledged that speculation surrounding LS11 was difficult to ignore.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Mr Sherwood said:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">&#8220;He has to be careful about that. I still hear whispers that they are not happy with him. This is a huge football club and I think he has done a great job.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">&#8220;Football is crazy. Look at Regis Le Bris. There are rumors about him, his job may not be (secure) either. It&#8217;s unbelievable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">&#8220;Those are just rumors, and of course they&#8217;re true, but sometimes there&#8217;s no smoke without fire. I think that&#8217;s special.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rl11bx\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1798\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daniel_Farke_turns_Leeds_Uniteds_season_around_with_tactical_changes\"><\/span><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1798\">Daniel Farke turns Leeds United&#8217;s season around with tactical changes<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the start of the season, a tactical change breathed new life into the team, leading to a major turnaround in form and an important win that secured them a spot in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>However, football is a results-oriented business and a broader picture paints a more complex picture.<\/p>\n<p>For many on the board and in the fan base, the entire season is seen as a disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>High expectations for a club of Leeds United&#8217;s size mean that simply steadying the ship during difficult times is not necessarily enough to guarantee longevity.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"z2x8x7\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2674\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daniel_Farkes_performance_at_Leeds_United_forces_the_board_to_make_a_big_decision\"><\/span><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2674\">Daniel Farke&#8217;s performance at Leeds United forces the board to make a big decision<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since arriving at Leeds United, Daniel Farke has been tasked with dealing with immense pressure and managing the volatile expectations of a passionate fan base.<\/p>\n<p>Despite recent boardroom tweets, Falke boasts a strong track record during his time at Elland Road, including last season&#8217;s Championship title with a dominant 100-point campaign.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">This season, he managed to secure Premier League safety with a game in hand, comfortably surpassing the relegation-plagued club&#8217;s points tally in previous top-flight seasons.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\">Despite a difficult start, he showed tactical acumen by changing formations and turned his form around, achieving an impressive eight-game unbeaten run that helped keep him safe.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\">In addition to league safety, he led the club to a memorable run to the FA Cup semi-finals, which they ultimately lost 1-0 to Chelsea.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Sherwood believes Daniel Farke may not take charge of Leeds United next season. 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