Northern Ireland hero Stuart Dallas on the legendary manager who changed his life ‘on and off the pitch'
Leeds United hero Stuart Dallas is confident his old team can upset the odds and avoid relegation from the Premier League.
German manager Daniel Farke guided the Whites to the Championship title this season, however most bookmakers consider Leeds favourites for relegation alongside fellow top-flight new boys Burnley and Sunderland.
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