Daniel Farke reveals why he sat on bench as Leeds United won the Championship
Daniel Farke was sat on the bench as Leeds United’s players celebrated their Championship win (Sky Sports) Daniel Farke admits he was ‘too tired to celebrate’ as he sat on the bench while Leeds United won the Championship on Saturday. Ahead of the final day of the Championship season, both Leeds and Burnley were on 97 points, although Farke’s side had a superior goal difference. Burnley appeared on course to win the league as they were 3-1 ahead at home to Millwall, while Leeds were being held away to Plymouth Argyle. But Manor Solomon found the net with a superb stoppage-time winner to send Leeds up to the Premier League as champions with 100 points. During Leeds’ jubilant celebrations Farke was seen sitting alone in the dugout, sparking fears among supporters that the 48-year-old will be sacked before the start of their new Premier League campaign. Speaking about his muted reaction after the full-time whistle, Farke, who has now won the Championship three times in his career following his two previous successes with Norwich City, said he ‘felt empty’. Daniel Farke admits he felt ’empty’ after Leeds’ last-gasp win on the final day of the Championship season (Getty) ‘I was so focused to win promotion but honestly I was a bit greedy for the title in recent weeks,’ Farke said. ‘We spoke about the only time we won this title was without supporters. I wanted this so badly. ‘I felt empty at the final whistle. I was too tired to celebrate. Even at half-time, it was complicated because I wanted to give the right message. I am proud to have achieved what we wanted to. ‘Looking forward to being on the coach home and to close my eyes. I have to be ready again to celebrate this evening. Next week will be celebrating. I need the summer to recharge my energy.’ Manor Solomon says he is unsure over his future with his loan spell from Tottenham set to end (PA Wire) Meanwhile, Solomon admits he is unsure over his future as his loan spell from Tottenham is now at an end. ‘I can’t put into words what I’m feeling right now. It is a dream come true to score the winning goal and take this Championship,’ Solomon told BBC Radio Leeds. ‘Throughout the season we’ve shown we deserve this trophy and to finish in the first spot. I’m so glad it happened. ‘We all knew what was happening at Burnley and we knew we needed to score. It paid off and the ball went into the net. It will take me a few days to digest what happened today, right now I’m going to celebrate. ‘I want to celebrate with my partner, with the club’s employees. We deserve it. I’ve been focussed on this season, in two or three days we will talk and see what is happening. I don’t know what the future holds but I can just say I love [Leeds].’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Daniel Farke admits he was ‘too tired to celebrate’ as he sat on the bench while Leeds United won the Championship on Saturday.
Ahead of the final day of the Championship season, both Leeds and Burnley were on 97 points, although Farke’s side had a superior goal difference.
Burnley appeared on course to win the league as they were 3-1 ahead at home to Millwall, while Leeds were being held away to Plymouth Argyle.
But Manor Solomon found the net with a superb stoppage-time winner to send Leeds up to the Premier League as champions with 100 points.
During Leeds’ jubilant celebrations Farke was seen sitting alone in the dugout, sparking fears among supporters that the 48-year-old will be sacked before the start of their new Premier League campaign.
Speaking about his muted reaction after the full-time whistle, Farke, who has now won the Championship three times in his career following his two previous successes with Norwich City, said he ‘felt empty’.
‘I was so focused to win promotion but honestly I was a bit greedy for the title in recent weeks,’ Farke said.
‘We spoke about the only time we won this title was without supporters. I wanted this so badly.
‘I felt empty at the final whistle. I was too tired to celebrate. Even at half-time, it was complicated because I wanted to give the right message. I am proud to have achieved what we wanted to.
‘Looking forward to being on the coach home and to close my eyes. I have to be ready again to celebrate this evening. Next week will be celebrating. I need the summer to recharge my energy.’
Meanwhile, Solomon admits he is unsure over his future as his loan spell from Tottenham is now at an end.
‘I can’t put into words what I’m feeling right now. It is a dream come true to score the winning goal and take this Championship,’ Solomon told BBC Radio Leeds.
‘Throughout the season we’ve shown we deserve this trophy and to finish in the first spot. I’m so glad it happened.
‘We all knew what was happening at Burnley and we knew we needed to score. It paid off and the ball went into the net. It will take me a few days to digest what happened today, right now I’m going to celebrate.
‘I want to celebrate with my partner, with the club’s employees. We deserve it. I’ve been focussed on this season, in two or three days we will talk and see what is happening. I don’t know what the future holds but I can just say I love [Leeds].’
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