Farke Left Stunned By Championship Team Of The Season Oversight
Leeds United’s head coach, Daniel Farke, admitted he was more than surprised to see one of his standout performers completely ignored in this year’s Championship Team of the Season. Despite guiding his side to the top of the table and clinching promotion in stunning fashion, only three Leeds players earned recognition in the league’s official XI.
Farke pointed directly at his winger Manor Solomon, describing the omission as “a joke” after a campaign in which the Israeli international overcame serious injury doubts to deliver crucial contributions. The manager’s disbelief was palpable as he reflected on a season defined by resilience, creativity, and late-worthy winning moments for the Whites.
Controversial Omissions Spark Heated Debate
Fans and pundits alike took to social media to vent their frustration at the snubs. While Dan James, Ao Tanaka, and Jayden Bogle made the cut, other key performers from Farke’s squad were conspicuous by their absence. Supporters argued that the EFL’s selection panel had overlooked players who consistently influenced matches throughout the campaign.
Joel Piroe, who finished as the division’s top scorer with 19 goals, was denied the striker’s berth in favor of Norwich’s Josh Sargent, whose return of 15 strikes seemed less convincing. Meanwhile, Spanish defender Junior Firpo, instrumental in 14 goal involvements, was overlooked for Sheffield United’s Harrison Burrows. Firpo himself cheekily tweeted that he had been judged the “second best left-back” in the league, underlining the sense of injustice in Yorkshire.
Solomon’s Case: Merit vs Momentum
Supporters of Manor Solomon stress that his performances in the closing weeks were nothing short of sensational, with decisive moments that directly contributed to Leeds’ title triumph. The winger’s ability to bounce back from injury and deliver match-winning plays makes a strong case for inclusion, and Farke made no secret of his belief that Solomon deserved a slot.
Critics, however, cite the consistency of Granada loanee Borja Sainz, who amassed 18 goals and four assists across the full season, as the reason for Solomon’s exclusion. While Solomon’s late-season burst grabbed headlines, some argue it was insufficient to overlook a campaign-long showing from Sainz.
From an editorial standpoint, the decision not to include Manor Solomon feels overly harsh. Football is built on narrative-shifting moments, and few players delivered clutch contributions as emphatically as Solomon. If momentum and impact are judged as highly as raw statistics, then the omission looks more like a misstep than a measured choice.
