LEEDS UNITED MAKE DANIEL FARKE SACK DECISION AFTER NOTTINGHAM FOREST DEFEAT

In a dramatic turn of events at Leeds United, the club’s board have reportedly decided to sack Daniel Farke following a crushing 3-1 defeat away at Nottingham Forest — a result many believe has pushed the West Yorkshire outfit to the brink of a survival crisis in the Premier League.

The match that broke the camel’s back

Leeds took an early lead through Lukas Nmecha, but Forest responded swiftly: Ibrahim Sangaré equalised, and after the break a pivotal goal by Morgan Gibbs‑White and a penalty converted by Elliot Anderson sealed the fate of the Whites.
The nature of the loss — coming against a side deep in trouble themselves — has been taken as a red flag for Farke’s tenure.

The mounting pressure on Farke

Despite being backed this season, a combination of poor away form (four defeats in last five away games) and only 11 points from 10 matches have placed Farke under increasing scrutiny.
Sources within the club suggest that while the hierarchy had previously given Farke a margin of tolerance — citing a disappointing summer transfer window and lack of a proven goalscorer as mitigating factors — the Forest loss may have triggered the decision.

🧨 What this means for Leeds right now

The board’s move signals a zero-tolerance approach to further slide towards the relegation zone.

With a brutal fixture list ahead (including matches against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool), Leeds feel urgency to act.

The decision also sends a message to potential managerial replacements that this club expects immediate results.

🧠 Why the decision was inevitable

Leeds’ attacking output remains in crisis: only nine goals so far this season.

Uncharacteristic defensive lapses and tactical mis-steps have become frequent.

The club’s “leniency” phase appears to be over — survival is now the sole priority.

🚨 What’s next?

A caretaker or appointed replacement will likely be announced imminently.

The January transfer window is expected to revolve around securing a reliable striker and reinforcing the squad’s mental resilience.

For Farke, the legacy will shift from the man who achieved promotion to the one who couldn’t sustain the club’s momentum in its return to the top flight.

The gravity of the 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest cannot be overstated: it has effectively ended Daniel Farke’s chapter at Elland Road before the winter window. Leeds now face a Monday-morning reset and must act decisively if they hope to preserve their Premier League status.

If you like, I can pull together a list of the top candidates being linked with replacing him — would you like that?