Daniel Farke's 'crazy' demand of Leeds United star as future leadership ambitions outlined

Jayden Bogle has been instructed by Leeds United manager Daniel Farke to make ‘crazy runs’ in a bid to disrupt opposition defences.

Leeds’ right-hand side has been an intriguing watch tactically, with Bogle and right-sided centre-back James Justin both operating in hybrid roles. The pair have license to push forward when in possession with wing-back Bogle acting almost like a winger while Justin pushes out to full-back.

Bogle has found himself alongside the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin or even across the other side of the pitch at points, enjoying an incredible level of attacking freedom. The wing-back was on hand to score from a yard out at Brighton and was challenging his own striker in the box to meet Justin’s cross against Newcastle United.

“When I was growing up, I was always in attacking positions,” Bogle told the Official Leeds United podcast of his tactically feasible role. “So when it comes to now in a game, I just try and get a feel of where I can be to affect the game.

“Sometimes that's in the six yard box, trying to get goals. But it's just that sort of feeling. Yeah, just crazy runs. The manager says it sometimes, just to make these crazy runs and it just, it throws people off.

“If I was playing up against a left back and he darted across the pitch, it throws you off. You don't really know whether you should track him or... So yeah, it can cause disruption.”

Bogle has arguably been Leeds’ biggest threat in recent weeks with others in more attacking positions struggling. The wing-back’s combination of quick footwork and pitching wedge-style crosses have been a regular source of chances for Calvert-Lewin and others.

Dribbling has always been a key strength of Bogle’s but in recent weeks especially, there has been a notable increase in the number of crosses being swung in from all angles. And with Calvert-Lewin the target, it’s easy to see why.

“I think it's definitely something I've added to my game as well, trying to get more crosses in the box,” Bogle said. “When you've got someone like DCL in the box with his leap, he's going to score. So I think we all understand that and know that if we do get into a good area, put the ball in the box.

“And if it's not on, then we find a different way and use our patterns to work our way through. But yeah, having that as an alternative is helpful and I think definitely beneficial for me.”

Bogle has improved year-on-year since joining Leeds in 2024 and looks better again this season, taking on a more complex tactical role and enjoying greater attacking influence. But he’s still only 26 and insists there is more to come, both individually and as a squad leader.

Asked where there are still areas for improvement, Bogle added: “I think there's loads. Definitely more assists to my game in the final third. Add an extra bit of quality.

“Like I said earlier, defending as well. Just constantly working and improving on that. And yeah, just keep maturing. Leadership as well. Become more of a leader. There's loads of aspects I can keep improving.”