Former Celtic managers could turn rivals in next Leeds United boss race as they turn 'contenders'
Leeds United currently have their manager under pressure and ex Celtic men stand in waiting.
A pair of former Celtic bosses could turn rivals if Leeds United pull the trigger on Daniel Farke.
The German head coach is under pressure at Elland Road after a difficult start to life back at Premier League level. Debate has started around his future and who could come next, with two of the names mentioned being Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou. Rodgers only recently left Celtic but has proven top flight experience in England at Liverpool and Leicester City, alongside stints with Swansea City and Watford.
Postecoglou’s stint at Nottingham Forest ended disastrously but his Europa League success and high octane football at Tottenham following his Celtic exit won plaudits. Now talkSPORT claim both ex Celtic men could come into Leeds United thinking as ‘Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers are two contenders to replace Daniel Farke amid mounting pressure on the Leeds manager.’
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It’s claimed by reporter Alex Crook: "We reached out to people at Leeds and we were told it was very much business as usual. Their press conference will go ahead as planned. But I think there is some substance to reports that Farke's position is under threat.
"In the aftermath of promotion last season, there was a story on the back page of one of the papers that even at that stage, the Leeds hierarchy were considering a change of manager. I went to the club and was told we've got nothing to say on this. So that was hardly coming out and backing their manager. Ultimately, he did end up staying.
"If I was making a case for Farke's defence, I would say that arguably he wasn't backed properly in the summer transfer window. Certainly in terms of the forward areas where they're really struggling to score goals. And I would argue actually that they're probably where they should be. When you look at the calibre of their squad, they're not underperforming. But they've got a difficult run of games ahead now.
Why could Leeds United make a change?
"The two names that I'm hearing as potential successors... Postecoglou, whether he would be keen to jump straight into that job, having been a bit burnt at Forest, I'm not sure. And Rodgers, I think he is keen to return to management in the Premier League. So, one to keep an eye on. I think certainly there's some substance to the fact that Farke is coming under pressure."
Farke said ahead of facing Manchester City: “I quite like it that the outside noise is on the manager and not the players. I need to be a leader who stays calm and doesn’t think about his own career. It’s about how Leeds can stay in the Premier League long term.
“I’ll be honest, it’s not very enjoyable at the moment; we’re getting a lot of stick. But I don’t need to hide. I was aware of how passionate this club is from the first day here. If you can’t handle the heat don’t become manager of Leeds United. I never expected this season to be an easy ride.”