Farke’s instruction to disrupt: ‘crazy runs’ from the right
Leeds United’s Jayden Bogle has been encouraged by manager Daniel Farke to make what the manager describes as ‘crazy runs’ — sudden, direct bursts forward designed to unsettle opposing full-backs and create space for team-mates. The approach has helped make the wing-back one of Leeds’ most consistent attacking threats this season.
On the right-hand side the tactical picture has become deliberately fluid. Bogle has been operating in a hybrid role alongside right-sided centre-back James Justin, with both players given license to push higher when Leeds have possession. The system allows Bogle to act at times almost like a traditional winger while Justin moves out to a more full-back position, giving the Whites an unpredictable attacking shape.
Moments that underline the role
There have been notable on-field examples of how the instruction has translated into tangible goal-mouth involvement. Bogle was on hand to tap in from close range in the match at Brighton, and he later contested for a headed chance from Justin’s cross in the game against Newcastle United, showing his willingness to occupy the penalty area alongside forwards such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
- Hybrid right-side: Bogle as wing-back/winger, Justin as wide centre-back/full-back.
- Direct attacking intent: late runs into the box and increased crossing frequency.
- Target-man link-up: crosses aimed at Calvert-Lewin and close-range support from Bogle.
“When I was growing up, I was always in attacking positions… The manager says it sometimes, just to make these crazy runs and it just, it throws people off.”
The quote, given by Bogle on the official Leeds United podcast, captures both his natural inclination and how the manager has formalised that instinct into a tactical asset. Bogle explained that the unpredictability of his movement — for example darting across the pitch from right to left — forces opposing full-backs into difficult decisions about whether to track him or hold their position.
What it means for Leeds
Farke’s instructions are not solely about attacking flair. They are intended to create structural dilemmas for opponents: when a wing-back surges into the penalty area, it can either overload the box or draw defensive attention away from central attackers. For Leeds, who have used crosses into the area as a recurring ploy, Bogle’s improved delivery and willingness to get into scoring positions have become important components of the team’s offensive profile.
| Aspect | Effect |
|---|---|
| Crazy runs | Disrupt opposition marking and generate scoring chances |
| Hybrid right-side | Provides width and unpredictability in possession |
| Increased crosses | Supplies target-man Calvert-Lewin with more service |
Observers have noted a measurable uptick in the volume of crosses from Leeds’ right flank in recent matches. Bogle himself acknowledged adding crossing to his repertoire, reflecting a deliberate development of his game to suit the team’s needs.
For supporters at Elland Road, the effect is twofold. There is the immediate entertainment of seeing a defender pop up in the box and contribute to goalscoring opportunities, and there is also the strategic benefit: the ability to vary attacks, moving between ground combinations, wide overloads and aerial supply aimed at Calvert-Lewin.
As the season progresses, the continued effectiveness of this approach will depend on several factors beyond Bogle’s individual form, including defensive cover when he surges forward, Justin’s positional discipline when shifted wider, and the team’s ability to convert the chances created. For now, though, the instruction to make those ‘crazy runs’ has given Leeds a distinct attacking nuance and a local story to follow as the campaign unfolds.
