Bowyer has been linked with Leeds on numerous occasions, but although Lee Bowyer is somewhat of a Leeds legend during the 1996-2003 years, the 49s shouldn’t be blindsided by this compared to the likes of Farke, who has a far competitive edge and proven track record in the second tier. On this basis, Leeds should avoid the move for Bowyer.
Are Leeds appointing Lee Bowyer?
Speaking to The Daily Mail (as quoted by MOT Leeds News), former Whites defender Kilgallon reacted to Farke seemingly being the current front-runner but name-checked Bowyer as a candidate that he’s heard whispers about, saying the fans would love the former midfielder.
“The Leeds United fans need a lift and Farke would provide that. He’s got a proven track record of winning promotion from the Championship. I’ve also heard Scott Parker and Patrick Vieira mentioned, plus a cheeky little shout for Lee Bowyer. The fans would love someone like Bowyer, but it’s looking like it could be Farke.”
In the Championship, the SMI Sports Management client, whose preferred formation is a 3-4-1-2, has taken charge of 102 games but recorded 28 wins, 28 draws and suffered 46 defeats, taking just 112 points from a possible 306 available, via Transfermarkt.
Bowyer earned promotion for Charlton to the Championship, so it is fair to say, Bowyer hasn’t got the experience or expertise to push for a title race in the Championship. If Leeds were to go ahead with Bowyer, this would be incredibly risky, so it seems with reports of Farke being taken around Thorp Arch recently, the 49s are heavily assessing the German and keen to reach a conclusion.
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