2026-07-12 09:32:19
Lucas Radebe is hopeful Daniel Farke can bring the “glory days” back to Leeds United.
The South African former centre back – who played for the Yorkshire club from 1994–2005 – thinks his former side face a “challenging” season to stay in the Premier League but he believes they are slowly on their way back up to enjoy the success fans experienced during his stint there.
He told FourFourTwo magazine: “It’s going to be challenging for Leeds during the 26-27 season in terms of competing and staying in the league.
“But hopefully in the future the club can entrench itself and someday quality for the Champions League and get back to where it belongs.
“Throughout the years I was there, we competed in the Champions League and had hopes of winning the Premier League.
“Hopefully we will bring those glory days back to the club.
“The current manager, Daniel Farke, is a great person and a fantastic boss. He isn’t a typical big-club manager, but is somebody well-suited to Leeds, whose fans are passionate about their football and want to see their team competing in the Premier League for the long haul once again.”
Lucas is humbled by the reception he still gets at Elland Road.
He said: “I sometimes pinch myself to wake up and realise that it’s really me who receives such a great welcome.
“From nowhere, I became a household name in such a great club and beautiful city…
“Heading to the Radebe Suite and seeing the passion of the Leeds fans – to the point they tattoo their bodies with my face – it’s another level.
“I didn’t set out to be a legend, but to play football and showcase my talent, and doing that at Leeds was a dream come true.
“I also know about the Radebeer, which has been brewed in my honour, although I don’t actually drink alcohol myself.”
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