Daniel Farke claimed Leeds were “probably the most emotional club in this country” after their 3-0 win against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
Farke’s side climbed back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship after goals from Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani and Ao Tanaka at Elland Road extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 matches.
But in-form Wednesday gave Leeds a good run for their money and for periods the home faithful’s anxiety was palpable before Ramazani and Tanaka’s late efforts gave the scoreline a lop-sided look.
Farke said: “Of course we know we are probably the most emotional club in this country and we love it because if we win a game everyone is over the moon and celebrating and if it doesn’t go our way the world goes down.
“We like this, we all want to work with such an emotional club. This is what you want to face as a manager and player.
“But you can’t just take the positives. It comes with expectations and sometimes it comes with over-reactions and it’s important we stay cool.
“If you over-react you won’t win anything. But our supporters are second to none. I wouldn’t change it. They’re the biggest asset at our club.”
Leeds found a second goal hard to come by after Solomon had given them a third-minute lead, with Ramazani easing nerves in the 88th minute and Tanaka’s stoppage-time effort ensuring they finished with a flourish.
“We expected a tight game,” Farke added. “Overall, against a good opponent, who were brave and went for it, I think it was a pretty convincing win. I’m pretty happy.”
Wednesday manager Danny Rohl had no complaints with his side’s spirited display as they lost for only the second time in seven league games.
“I think between the first and the second goal we had a proper performance,” Rohl said.
“It was a good game from both sides. Of course when you come here and start like we did, you think it’s not the best start.
“At the end you see the scoreline and it looks like a big gap. But we had a spell when we looked like the home side.
“We want to be brave, we want to press and when you see Leeds’ substitutes – this is the difference between the top teams in the division and maybe us.”
It emerged at a Wednesday fans’ forum earlier this week that there has been a breakdown in communications between Rohl and embattled club owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Chansiri, in attendance at Elland Road, admitted at the meeting that the pair had not spoken since December, but Rohl said he hopes to resolve any issues at a meeting next week.
The German added: “The most important thing will be the outcome. For me it’s not a problem to speak. I made the step forward.”
