Jayden Bogle opens up on Sheffield United transfer exit, Leeds United move and Chris Wilder, Daniel Farke differences
Jayden Bogle has reflected on his decision to leave Sheffield United for Leeds United and the influence Chris Wilder had on his development, while explaining how his game has evolved under Daniel Farke as he continues to establish himself in the Premier League.
Jayden Bogle has opened up on the influence Chris Wilder had on his development at Sheffield United, with the Leeds United defender crediting his former manager with making him a more aggressive and diligent player. The right-back spent four years at United before leaving for their Yorkshire rivals in 2024.
The departure was a big blow for the Blades but Bogle has gone from strength to strength at Elland Road, helping Leeds get back into the Premier League and leaving many fans talking about an England call-up in the future.
And the 26-year-old believes the lessons he learned under Wilder have played an important part in his development, particularly when it comes to his work without the ball.
"One thing I took from Chris Wilder was being more diligent without the ball, more aggressive, a bit more horrible to play against," Bogle told the latest issue of FourFourTwo. "Under Daniel Farke, it's just been seeing the game from probably a calmer point of view - being more composed with the ball," he added.
Bogle has previously reflected on his decision to leave United for Leeds two summers ago, and reiterated that he needed little by the way of persuasion to be lured up the M1.
"As soon as I knew there was interest from Leeds, there wasn't much pitching for them to do," he said. "I knew they were a massive club with the ambition of getting back into the Premier League, and those were the conversations we had."
His time at Bramall Lane also helped him adjust to life as a wing-back when Leeds switch shape. “I played in a five sometimes at Sheffield United, so I was familiar with it,” he said.
“It’s just getting the relationship with the players around you, understanding their strengths and how you can help them. It’s nice being in a five.
“You get further forward sometimes, off the back of the striker as well. But also, if we go to a four, it’s just switching the mindset back to being a bit more defensive, while still having the hunger to go forward and get involved in trying to create.”