STADIUM EXPANSION:Daniel Farke explains involvement in Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium expansion plans,increasing the ground’s capacity from around 37,600 to about 53,000 seats.

Leeds United have recently secured planning permission to expand Elland Road, increasing the ground’s capacity from around 37,600 to about 53,000 seats. The redevelopment includes major work on the John Charles (West) and Don Revie (North) Stands and is designed to help the club achieve long-term stability, potentially higher matchday revenue, and UEFA Category 4 status for hosting major games. Planning approval was granted by Leeds City Council after the club addressed local concerns such as matchday traffic. �
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📊 What Farke Has Said or Done
Direct comments from Daniel Farke specifically about the stadium expansion are limited or indirect. Unlike club chairs or owners, Farke — as manager — hasn’t been quoted as a key spokesperson on the project’s planning or funding. Most official updates on Elland Road’s redevelopment have come from club leadership (e.g., chairman Paraag Marathe) and ownership, rather than the coach. �
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Where Farke does show indirect involvement:
Acknowledgement of the club’s ambitions: While not a central voice on expansion, Farke recognises the importance of Elland Road to supporters and Leeds’ identity — though his comments in press conferences focus on on-pitch matters, atmosphere and fan engagement rather than infrastructure. �
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Supporting long-term growth ambitions: As manager during this phase of Leeds’ return to the Premier League, Farke’s performance and leadership help sustain momentum behind the club’s broader objectives — including growth projects like the stadium redevelopment — even if he isn’t the main public advocate.
📌 Summary
Farke has not been a primary spokesperson for Elland Road’s expansion plans — those statements have mostly come from club executives and owners. �
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His role as team manager means he benefits from and contributes to the context (Premier League survival, fan engagement, club growth) in which the stadium expansion is happening, but his direct involvement in the planning/announcement process hasn’t been widely reported.