Daniel Farke smiled on Friday when he was asked about the Hollywood actor Will Ferrell becoming an investor in Leeds United. As the Elland Road boss bids to guide the club back to the Premier League at the first attempt, the pressure is on to script an epic ending rather than the sob story that many fans fear.
In five attempts dating back to 1986-87, the first season the play-offs were introduced, Leeds have failed to go up. Now Farke must reignite a side who blew their chance of automatic promotion with only one win in their last six games.
‘I fully believe that we have the pedigree to return to the Premier League — hopefully as quickly as possible,’ Farke said. ‘Believe me, no one wants to do it quicker than me, but you can’t guarantee it.
‘In the past 20 years, we’ve had just three seasons at Premier League level. My big motivation is to bring this club back there, but also to establish them there in the long term.
‘I know how difficult it is because expectations and emotions run high at Leeds, but if you can’t handle the heat, then don’t go in the kitchen.’
