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Farke's 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' Leeds Duo Revealed
9 May
Summary
- Assistant Riemer describes a 'good cop, bad cop' dynamic with manager Farke.
- Farke and Riemer have managed 145 matches for Leeds, winning 75.
- The coaching pair transformed Thorp Arch facilities upon arrival.
Leeds United assistant coach Edmund Riemer has shed light on his collaborative working relationship with manager Daniel Farke. Riemer characterized their dynamic as a 'good cop, bad cop' approach, with himself often taking on the 'good guy' role. He clarified that this is not a rigid division, and Farke is fully capable of acting as the 'bad cop' when the situation requires a firmer hand.
Farke and Riemer joined Leeds in 2023, and since then, they have managed 145 matches for the club, achieving 75 wins. Upon their arrival, they were surprised by the condition of the Thorp Arch training ground, which they have since transformed into one of the best facilities. This season, after a challenging start in the Premier League, Farke has guided the team to 16th place, a position he had anticipated.