Daniel Farke’s response is going viral after hearing Liam Rosenior called Leeds style boring

Farke Hits Back at Rosenior’s ‘Boring’ Dig Following Tense Leeds-Hull Draw

In the aftermath of a hard-fought 2-2 draw between Leeds United and Hull City on February 3, 2026, at Elland Road, tensions simmered as managers Daniel Farke and Liam Rosenior exchanged pointed words about playing styles. The Championship clash, marked by end-to-end action and dramatic late equalizers, saw Hull’s Rosenior label Leeds’ approach as “boring” in his post-match interview, sparking a swift response from his counterpart.

The match itself was anything but dull. Leeds took an early lead through a clinical strike from Mateo Joseph in the 12th minute, only for Hull to respond with a thunderous equalizer from Oscar Estupinan before halftime. The second half saw Leeds regain the advantage via a deflected effort from Willy Gnonto, but Hull clawed back in stoppage time with a controversial penalty converted by Jean Seri. Both sides created numerous chances, with Leeds dominating possession at 62% and registering 18 shots, while Hull’s counter-attacks kept the game on a knife-edge.

Rosenior, who has since moved to Chelsea but was still at Hull for this fixture, didn’t hold back in his assessment. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said, “Leeds are a quality side, but their style can be boring at times—lots of sideways passes and building from the back without real penetration. We came here to play football, and I think we showed more adventure.” His comments appeared to stem from frustration over Hull’s inability to secure all three points, despite their resilient performance.

Farke, known for his measured demeanor, didn’t let the critique slide. In his press conference, the German manager defended his team’s philosophy with characteristic poise. “If possession football and creating chances is boring, then I’ll take boring every day,” Farke retorted. “Liam’s a good coach, but perhaps he’s forgotten what it’s like to manage a team chasing promotion. We played with intensity and purpose; the fans were on their feet throughout. Results matter, not opinions.”

The exchange has added spice to the Championship promotion race, with Leeds sitting third and Hull lingering in mid-table. Fans on social media were quick to rally behind Farke, pointing to Leeds’ unbeaten run of eight games as evidence of effective, if not flamboyant, football. Rosenior’s remarks, meanwhile, drew mockery from Leeds supporters, who highlighted viral clips of his awkward touchline ball control compared to Farke’s silky skills.

This banter underscores the competitive nature of the league, where tactical debates often spill into the headlines. As Leeds prepare for tougher tests ahead, including a clash with Chelsea under Rosenior’s successor, Farke’s focus remains clear: substance over style. The draw keeps Leeds in the hunt for automatic promotion, proving that “boring” can still be beautiful.