Incoming Rangers chief Paraag Marathe spotted with tearful Daniel Farke as 49ers plan ‘recharge' after Leeds title win
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IT'S been an emotional day for everyone concerned at Leeds Utd - and a big day for 49ers Enterprises.
The enterprise arm of the storied NFL franchise are major players on the sporting scene and it was Marathe who proudly walked onto the turf at Home Park, Plymouth with the Championship trophy.
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Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, embraces Paraag Marathe, Chairman of Leeds
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Marathe celebrates
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Daniel Farke and Paraag Marathe
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By contrast Daniel Farke was spotted giving himself a minute in the dugout while the wild celebrations went on all around him after what was his third title in England's second tier.
That's amid a week of intrigue over the manager's position - amid speculation Leeds could still move on from the German.
The two men were spotted sharing a moment on the pitch afterwards, with Farke later admitting he shed a few tears and even the half time team talk was "complicated".
He said: "It feels pretty good. I want to send my congratulations to Burnley and Scott.
"They had an unbelievable season. They deserved silverware too. It's a oud day and moving because we have invested so much."
"I was so focused to win promoion but honestly I was a bit greedy for the title in recent weeks.
"We spoke about the only time we won this title was without supporters.
"I wanted this so badly. I've run out of energy - even the half time talk was complicated. It paid off in the end. A fantastic goal.
"How's summer looking? For me, just looking forward to be on the coach back and close our eyes a bit before the party begins.
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"Next three of four days will be celebrating. Then recharge for the summer."
Manor Solomon was the hero with a brilliant stoppage-time winner as they came from behind to beat relegated Plymouth 2-1.
With Burnley beating Millwall 3-1, United knew only a win would make them champions on goal difference and Solomon made it happen, with both Leeds and Burnley ended the season on a remarkable 100 points.
On-loan Spurs ace Solomon latched on to a through ball from fellow scorer Wilfried Gnonto before racing into the area from the left, beating ex-Rangers star Nikola Katic before firing low into the far corner past outstretched former Celtic keeper Conor Hazard.
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