Farke’s blueprint for revitalised Leeds continues upward trajectory

Leeds manager embraces bravery and is encouraging ambition after leading a remarkable turnaround in fortunes Eleven years have passed since Daniel Farke mounted a magnificent palomino horse and rode round the perimeter of the pitch at Lippstadt, waving farewell to a capacity crowd.

It seemed a fun way for the lower-tier German club’s centre-forward turned manager and sporting director to say goodbye. Yet few in the stands knew Farke was scared of horses and hauled…