31 Quotes by Daniel Farke

I never wanted to become a coach.

Working as a head coach always seemed to be a bit short term. You lose five games and you're out of a job.

I always wanted to work on the long term and help structure things. I wanted to be a sporting director.

You have to bring this ball over this line and into this rectangle. It is not like synchronised swimming, where you are judged by your unbelievably beautiful performance.

My deep belief in one word? Dominance.

You have to have a clear philosophy as a club, how you want to play, the work ethic, the atmosphere.

I had a brilliant relationship with Thomas Tuchel. We spoke a lot, not only on the surface, but really deep about football and our work.

My door is open 24 hours. We can discuss things - I don't think I'm a magician or the only guy who knows anything about football.

I love to work in football, so for me it's not work. I'm not here first in the morning and last in the evening because I think I have to prove I'm busy or working hard. When you want to do something extraordinary you have to be like a freak and to be something like a workaholic.