Tim Sherwood shares Daniel Farke sack latest after Leeds win vs Brighton: ‘I keep hearing whispers…’
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(Credit: Imago, @SkySportsNews on X) Sun 17 May 2026 19:15, UK Tim Sherwood has hinted that Daniel Farke’s position as Leeds United manager is still not totally secure after his team beat Brighton 1-0 on Sunday afternoon.The German has overseen a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the season to help secure his team’s place in the Premier League for next year with several games to spare. Farke’s long-term future at Leeds has been questioned on several occasions throughout the campaign, and Sherwood remains adamant that he is still living dangerously at Elland Road. 👔 Leeds United Next Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Elland Road dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tim Sherwood drops big hint over Daniel Farke sackLeeds have been resurgent in recent months, and on the face of it, they have had a strong season upon their return to the top flight. LeedsStatsBrighton34%Possession66%0.76xG2.761Shots on Target81Big Chances217Touches in Opposition Box397Corners8The final stats from Leeds’ win over Brighton, as per Fotmob.The boss has faced prolonged periods of scrutiny since he first took the reins back in 2023, and Sherwood has now suggested that there are still question marks over him behind the scenes.The former Tottenham and Aston Villa boss indicated that the Leeds board may not be totally satisfied with Farke on Sky Sports News on Sunday, as he hinted that he could yet be dismissed this summer.“He (Farke) has got to be careful, I’m still hearing whispers that they (Leeds) might not be happy with him,” the 57-year-old said.
They’re just rumours, but sometimes there’s no smoke without fire. 🗣️ ''He's done an unbelievable job''Tim Sherwood on the job Daniel Farke has done at Leeds United and what his future might look like. pic.twitter.com/pXiUzvdlii— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) May 17, 2026 View Tweet “I find it extraordinary that it’s two of those guys who have done unbelievable jobs this season.” Leeds among Premier League elite in recent monthsFootball Insider revealed at the start of November that Gary O’Neil was a target for Leeds, as they had plans in place if they decided to sack Farke at that stage of the campaign. However, the 49-year-old has since had his team standing firmly among the Premier League’s elite in the second half of the campaign, as they have drastically turned their fortunes around.Most Premier League points won since December 1st:Man City (52) Arsenal (49)Man Utd (47)Liverpool (38)Aston Villa (38)LEEDS (36) 👈Bournemouth (36)Brentford (33)An outstanding second half of the season. 👏 pic.twitter.com/rvDlTY35uf— LUFCDATA (@LUFCDATA) May 17, 2026 View Tweet LUFCDATA revealed via their X account on Sunday that the Whites have taken 36 points since the beginning of December, a total that has only been bettered by five other clubs in the league.