There have been a few, as many as 40 in fact on a permanent basis and the next chapter in Leeds United’s eventful history will present itself on Sunday afternoon when Farke’s Whites face Southampton at Wembley in the Championship play-off final.
Leeds have had five previous attempts at the play-offs – and every single one of them has ended in tears. But could Farke be the man to change that in Sunday’s 3pm kick-off at the home of football? Leeds have been through an astonishing amount of managers in recent years and here we through the win percentage record of every single one of them in reverse order.
31. 10th: Dennis Wise
Win percentage as Leeds United manager: 43.48% (69 games managed). Photo: Jamie McDonald
32. 9th: Jimmy Armfield
Win percentage as Leeds United manager: 45.07% (193 games managed). Photo: Evening Standard
33. 8th: Thomas Christansen
Win percentage as Leeds United manager: 45.45% (33 games managed). Photo: Nathan Stirk
34. 7th: Garry Monk
Win percentage as Leeds United manager: 47.17% (53 games managed). Photo: Bryn Lennon
35. 6th: Marcelo Bielsa
Win percentage as Leeds United manager: 47.6% (170 games managed) Photo: Michael Regan
36. 5th: Simon Grayson
Win percentage as Leeds United manager: 49.7% (169 games managed). Photo: Michael Regan