Tag: Daniel Farke

Guardiola unmoved as Donnarumma racks up bookings amid law-change debate

Gianluigi Donnarumma
December 2025

City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma already has four yellow cards in ten league matches, mostly for dissent and time wasting, placing him on the brink of a suspension and intensifying criticism over perceived tactical “injury” stoppages used to create unofficial timeouts. Guardiola says the 26 year old is “adult enough” to manage his behaviour, while Daniel Farke’s complaints about a stoppage in City’s win over Leeds have fed into IFAB talks on goalkeeper treatment, including proposals to remove an outfield player or block touchline instructions during such breaks.

Premier League set for clampdown on ‘timeout’ keeper injuries

IFAB lawmakers
December 2025

Lawmakers are exploring changes to stop goalkeepers going down for treatment to create de-facto timeouts and tactical huddles, closing a loophole that has grown since outfield players were forced to leave the pitch briefly after physio interventions. Proposals include forcing a nominated outfield player to leave the field for 30 seconds whenever a goalkeeper receives treatment, or banning players from approaching the touchline during such stoppages, with the “outfield player off” option gathering support after Farke’s criticism of Manchester City’s use of the tactic.

Farke faces furious Elland Road as Villa loss drags Leeds into drop zone

Daniel Farke
November 2025

Leeds slipped to a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, their fifth loss in six league games, dropping them into the relegation zone for the first time this season as a furious Elland Road crowd confronted the team and intensified scrutiny on Daniel Farke. Farke argued Leeds had turned back toward their best, claiming his side dominated long spells, yet lamented soft goals down the left and another lapse straight after half time, insisting that if they keep performing at this level results and points will eventually follow.

Daniel Farke Unfazed by Leeds United Sacking Rumours After Promotion

Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
April 2025

Leeds boss Daniel Farke says he is not surprised by reports suggesting the club could sack him despite achieving Premier League promotion after a 6-0 win over Stoke.
Farke stated he understood the pressure at Leeds, noting the club’s emotional fanbase and frequent managerial changes, and brushed off speculation as “nothing new.”

Leeds United Considering Sacking Promotion-Winning Boss Daniel Farke

Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
April 2025

Leeds United are reportedly weighing up whether to part ways with manager Daniel Farke, despite him securing Premier League promotion this season.
Concerns stem from Farke’s previous top-flight record with Norwich City, where he was relegated twice and sacked early in his second Premier League campaign.

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