Paraag Marathe is facing a challenging situation with both Leeds United and Rangers.
Leeds United currently find themselves in 15th place in the Premier League, with just one win in their last five matches before the international break.
Conversely, Rangers have recently dismissed Russell Martin following a disappointing start to their season.
As a result, Marathe has had to issue a statement on behalf of Rangers, highlighting where there may have been missteps.
Rangers now have Paraag Marathe’s undivided attention. The 49ers were under scrutiny at Leeds United during the summer due to their failure to strengthen the forward line, leaving many feeling they had left the team lacking in that area.
On the other hand, Rangers were making signings until the last moments of the transfer window, contrasting with Leeds, who did not make any signings for a week after James Justin’s arrival.
This shift in focus to Glasgow was apparent when Rangers parted ways with Martin, and Marathe’s statement on the dismissal indicates a similar commitment moving forward.
In a joint statement with Andrew Cavenagh on the Rangers website, Marathe conveyed, “The evaluation will have our full attention until we are confident we have a leader with the character and skillset to deliver results.”
This raises questions about the owners’ priorities for Leeds United going forward.
Leeds United should receive greater focus and attention from the owners. While it may be debatable whether they deserve or require more investment, it certainly seems more necessary than optional.
Despite a decent start in the Premier League, Leeds find themselves in a relegation battle in 15th place. With only partial focus from the owners on the goal of survival, the challenge becomes even more daunting.
While it may not hold great significance at present, the 49ers must avoid repeating past mistakes as winter approaches. Failure to do so could have severe consequences.
