Leeds United’s Daniel Farke Promises to Celebrate Promotion Like a “Fire Beast”
Leeds United’s head coach, Daniel Farke, is ready to break away from his usual post-match routine of “cake and coffee on the sofa” to celebrate Leeds United’s triumphant return to the Premier League in a manner befitting a “fire beast.” This comes after a thrilling series of events that saw Leeds secure their promotion to the top-flight.
The excitement kicked off with Leeds’ emphatic 6-0 victory over Stoke City on Monday afternoon. This win was followed by Burnley’s triumph over third-placed Sheffield United, which ensured that Chris Wilder’s side could no longer finish in the top two. Burnley’s victory also marked their return to the Premier League after being relegated last season.
Farke, who narrowly missed out on promotion last season when Leeds were defeated by Southampton in the Championship playoff final at Wembley, was in high spirits following his team’s impressive win at Elland Road.
“I normally celebrate with cake and coffee on the sofa because I’m at an age where I’m pretty tired after a game if I’m honest,” Farke admitted before Burnley’s decisive win at Turf Moor. “If there is something major to celebrate, I’m not sure. If I have to back one side to go to Burnley and get a win it’s Chris Wilder’s boys. This league is crazy and I’m just willing to celebrate when it’s just really done.”
Farke continued, “This was a major step. If there’s something to celebrate maybe today and one of the next days believe me I will be a fire beast, there will be some other drinks. Normally I like to speak about the next training session but I will be the first on the table.”
As the season draws to a close, Leeds and Burnley are set to compete for the Championship title in the final two games. Leeds will host Bristol City on Monday and conclude the season with an away match against Plymouth Argyle. Meanwhile, Burnley will travel to face Queens Park Rangers before hosting Millwall.
Leeds’ victory on Sunday propelled their points tally to 94, surpassing the total achieved by Marcelo Bielsa’s 2020 champions. Farke expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishments, stating, “I think it’s an impressive achievement, to be on 94 points is the best points tally this club has had in any season.”
He added, “Eighty-nine goals are right up there too and still two games to play. It’s just more or less a reward for what the lads have done this year, outstanding consistency, we’re so hard to beat, scoring goals for fun, creating so many chances. The lads are playing really well and doing really well.”
Farke emphasized the importance of their league position, saying, “The most important thing is the position in the league and our biggest aim is to get promoted. We will just celebrate when it’s done. What we have achieved with hard work and proper football is second to none.”
- Leeds United’s promotion to the Premier League is confirmed after a 6-0 win over Stoke City.
- Burnley’s victory over Sheffield United secures their return to the top-flight.
- Leeds and Burnley will compete for the Championship title in the final two games.
- Leeds’ current points tally of 94 is a club record.
Originally Written by: ESPN
