WHITES GAFFER DANIEL RUES SIDE'S LACK OF CUTTING EDGE

Manning returns on emotional afternoon

- Richard Latham

DANIEL Farke was a frustrated manager after watching his Leeds high-flyers fire blanks at an emotional Ashton Gate.

Farke saw his side dominate the second half for long periods without piercing a tenacious home team under the guidance of head coach Liam Manning for the first time since the tragic death of his baby son, Theo.

City goalkeeper Max O’Leary made fine first-half saves from Wilfried Gnonto and Dan James, but some poor finishing or misplaced final passes marred many of the Whites’ best attacks.

Farke said “We always play to win and we did more than enough to win this game. But we were not at our very best and were wasteful in front of goal.

“If we had got one, it would have opened things up and I am sure more would have followed. But we are respectful of Bristol City, who have started the season well and are a very good side.”

Both sets of fans gave Manning warm applause when he took the field briefly before the game to acknowledge the support he has received, before again going out to applaud the fans at the end.