I DIDN'T EXPECT AN EASY RIDE

Rough and tumble all part of Farke's plan

- BY ISAAC JOHNSON

DANIEL FARKE says he expected to face pressure as manager of Leeds but insists his squad and the hierarchy still hold belief in their quest for survival.

The German's future at the club has been put into question by critics, but the manager says he is not affected by such chatter.

Leeds have lost three matches in a row and five in the last six, which has seen them drop into the relegation zone for the first time this season.