The appointment of Daniel Farke has led to a wave of optimism from Leeds United fans, who have been rushing to back their side for promotion. The German's appointment was confirmed this week and confidence is high that he can bring the success he had at Norwich to Elland Road.
The 46-year-old twice led the Canaries to promotion to the Premier League and it's that Championship pedigree that has inspired new owners 49ers Enterprises to install him as the man to lead them following last season's relegation.
He has immediately got to work with his new squad and will be keen to assess the players at his disposal before new signings arrive to help bolster the push for promotion. The season gets under way in a month's time and with plenty of transfer speculation already about the team's star names, it's set to be a busy few weeks ahead for the new boss.
He will be hoping to get the new era off to a winning start at home to Cardiff on August 6, and there is no shortage of confidence that he will bring success, with the betting markets seeing plenty of belief in Leeds United now from Oddschecker backers.
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Since the announcement of Farke's arrival, Leeds United has captured an impressive 40% of bets to win the Championship, affirming their strong aspirations for the upcoming season. Additionally, an astounding 60% of bets have been placed on Leeds to secure promotion back to the Premier League, further reflecting the confidence in Farke's managerial prowess.
Currently, Leeds United stands as the second-favourite in both the Championship title winner and Championship promotion markets, with odds of 8/1 and 9/4, respectively. While Leicester City dominates as the market favourite in both categories, Leeds United's odds demonstrate the high regard they are held in by both experts and bettors.
Leon Blackman, the spokesperson for oddschecker, stated: "The appointment of Daniel Farke has ignited a surge of support for Leeds United among bettors. With his impressive Championship track record and their current odds, it's evident that both fans and punters believe the club has what it takes to achieve Championship success this season."
