Betting has been banned on the manager appointment, with The Guardian claiming that Daniel Farke
is “set to be named” as the Whites’ head coach next season. Suspending betting suggests that the Elland Road
leadership is close to reaching an agreement with the German.
Suspended betting occurs when a bookmaker no longer accepts bets on a particular issue. In this example, it refers to
any of the contenders in Leeds United’s manager hunt, who include Daniel Farke, Patrick Vieira, and Carlos
Corberan. This usually occurs as a result of the bookmaker getting information, such as news from within the club
that they are nearing a deal. An upcoming announcement is consistent with previous claims from Last Word on
Football of internal meetings and an urgent conversation with the club’s Supporters Advisory Board.
Hiring a manager would represent a significant step forward in the transition to a new ownership structure. 49ers
Enterprises is in the process of having its takeover approved by the EFL, with important stakeholders need to
undergo an assessment procedure to establish that they are capable owners. The checks take a long time because of
the diversity of the investment group’s members.
