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We're joined by Phil Hay from theathletic.co.uk who tells us what we've learned so far this season and looks ahead to the return of Pontus Jansson in the Brentford game. We find out about his evening on the terraces at Salford and Phil gives us his prediction for the Stoke game. Does he think we've done the right transfer business and who deserves the plaudits from the last 7 days. Meanwhile, the podcast has a new found love for the EFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To celebrate the launch of Daniel Chapman's book (better known as Moscowhite), we chat to Moscow about three themes that have run throughout the club's history: money troubles, the club's relationship with the city, and shooting ourselves in the foot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We go to meet the YEP's new Chief Football Writer, Graham Smyth, and find out about him and his thoughts on Leeds United. We learn who he supports, his perception of the club and its fans, and whether he thinks we'll go up this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United return from Australia following some Pablo magic, to a surprise friendly! The god rod is offshore, but will it soon be swimming in lager? It's all quiet on the transfer front, but things are ok! Aren't they? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The friendlies are underway and the Peacocks are flying to Australia. Alioski was sensibly left behind, because who'd want to be sat in the chair in front of him on a 22 hour journey? Meanwhile, we discover that the kids are alright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Still no signings at Elland Road, but we've got a social media follow and that's what we're clinging onto for now, especially as it looks like Jack Clarke is off. There's more Irish trouble for Pat, but Gjanni is now officially a peacemaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the absence of pretty much anything football-related to talk about, we're left with idle transfer gossip, shambolic accents and red hot supermarket chat. The centenary badge has gone up on the shop and we're thinking of inventive ways to take it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The close season continues but Leeds United does not sleep. We're being linked with all the wingers and the thought of so many wide men provokes some interesting tactical thoughts. Speaking of wide men, we mull over the prospect of seeing Steve Evans in Barry Douglas's wardrobe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rumours of Qatari investment bring uncertainty, but we know that Bielsa is staying for another season and another year of beauty awaits - and lots of running. Meanwhile, the EFL wants to suck the remaining joy of football with its new social media rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're joined by the YEP's Chief Football Writer, Phil Hay, to discuss everything Leeds United: Qatar, transfers in and out, offering Bielsa a lift, those epic press conferences, and loads more. Who would Phil sell? Does he ever sleep? How did he take the playoff defeat personally? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The season's over but we're not done! Not with fingers to point and shade to throw in the general direction of Frank Lampard and his coterie. We ask: where did it all go wrong? What do we do now? Do we dismantle or build upon what we've got? And there's the biggest question of all: how much do we want Villa to win the playoff final so we can go to town on the Derby fans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the playoff semi-final and the penalty that never was. And the VAR that doesn't exist. And the red cards that never were. And entirely routine things Frank Lampard claims he has never seen before in his extensive football career. Besides, we're only four-eighths of the way through the tie and a raucous Elland Road awaits Frank and whatever is left of our injury plagued squad, as Wembley beckons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The season came to a withering climax at Ipswich, but it's onwards to the playoffs and another meeting with Frank Lampard's Derby County. Hopes are (mostly) high on the podcast; everything will be fine as long as the FA's disciplinary panel leaves us alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's anarchy at Elland Road as the season draws to a close. Attwell, Bamford, Grealish, Klich, Terry, Smith, Bielsa and Jansson! And somehow Berardi emerged as the voice of reason. It's Leeds United versus Aston Villa. And a strange sounding Chris Wilder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you follow an Easter weekend like the one presented to us by Leeds United? You swear, you lash out, you're even pettier than normal. But among all the pain there remains a ray of hope and optimism - from an unlikely source. To Villa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recorded, straight after the Wednesday victory, this podcast is an adrenaline fuelled celebration of all that is good and great about the club. Promotion inches closer, with goals - and misses - from Patrick Bamford, as Preston and the Owls are vanquished. Gjanni Alioski continues to be gloriously weird, but not as weird as the idea that Neil Harris might just be a Leeds United hero. Pablo is a god, Tyler Roberts is ace, Kalvin Phillips is wonderful and we're 10 points the Premier League. What could possibly go wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The first episode of The Extra Ball goes right back to the start, examining the strange Batesian universe we occupied when The Square Ball podcast launched in 2010. We’d just won at Old Trafford and were confidently predicting an easy cruise to promotion. Ahem. We've the inaugural round of Leeds United: Soccer Supremo and the first of your questions about the Mighty Whites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Has the glorious demolition of WBA injected new optimism into the podcast as we head to Bristol? Either way, Gjanni Alioski keeps on being Gjanni Alioski and our lives are more entertaining as a result. Join us and Victor on a stroll across Holbeck Moor to ER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another win was secured against Bolton with a precision finish from Gjanni Alioski, but not before we'd seen a couple of squabbles; one involving Prince Pat and the other Pauper Phil. Our pedigree will face a tough test against QPR and WBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The season enters its final third and there's a lot at stake: the Daniel James Shield, points against Swansea and a place in the Premier League. But do we actually want it? Shaun Harvey can't make up his mind either, but Kalvin keeps us smiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the Norwich defeat and missing out on Dan James, it's been a tough week, but at least Pat Bamford is back and ready to add another string to our bow. Nobility is the order of the day, though, as the first of many cups is now in Marcelo's hands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The stars aligned perfectly as Leeds beat Rotherham on the day Steve Evans was fired. Will things Klich into place with Daniel James as the transfer window closes or will we be left crying gravy tears when we face Norwich at the weekend? ¡Leeds, Carajo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This one has it all: Spygate, Frank Lampard's Derby County, Neil Warnock, Frankie Box & the fate of the universe. ¡Leeds Carajo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two defeats means the podcast returns to familiar scapegoating territory. And who better to pick on than a bunch of children? The transfer window is open but would Bielsa even take Messi in his bid to take Frank Lampard to school again? Probably not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's four on the bounce and Leeds are unstoppable. We even get penalties these days. There are reflections on the QPR win and a look ahead to the Bolton pantomime. Plus: what is Paul Heckingbottom's diet like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reboots are all the fashion these days, so after something of a hiatus the podcast returns to ride the wave of Bielsa-inspired positivity. It's a time for unlikely heroes, obvious villains and a bold prediction about how this season ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After four games of The Paul Era, Moscowhite, Michael Normanton and Rob Conlon (Andy P was missing) return to The Square Ball Podcast to discuss whether half a Milanic is enough time to judge a manager, if we should stop being mean about Felix Wiedwald, where Laurens De Bock goes for a pre-match pint, should we all move to Qatar and could we save ourselves a lot of trouble by naming Samu Saiz as manager? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another quiet week at Leeds United Football Club brings The Square Ball Podcast team back to ponder why we ever came back in the first place, and whether we can blame everything on absent friends. We look back at the Hull game (not for long) and the Cardiff game (more than we want to), reflect on the end of the Thomas Christiansen era, and ask the big question, now that Paul Heckingbottom's here: can't we have a manager with a shorter name? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part two of The Square Ball podcast #103, Moscowhite, Michael Normanton, Andy P and Rob Conlon face up to the darkest hours in the history of LUAFC, or whatever we're called: the hundred year crest that lasted six hours, and the impending return of Neil Warnock to Elland Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They said he should never play again; they said Leeds couldn't come back from two goals down; they said Leeds couldn't keep eleven players on the pitch. Well, they were right about that. But what do Moscowhite, Michael Normanton Andy P and Rob Conlon say? Bloody loads, in this first part of a two-part podcast from The Square Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Part two of the 102nd episode of The Square Ball Podcast, in which Moscowhite, Michael Normanton, Rob Conlon and Andy P discuss the season so far, not getting promoted, transfers done and not done, and things beginning with A.A. Plus comprehensive (ahem) previews of our games with Ipswich and Millwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Square Ball Podcast returns, with a two-parter, because there's a lot to fit in and we go on a bit. In part one we talk about the last three months of football, whether Pablo Hernandez should be scoring better goals, and what went wrong at Newport. Part two will follow really soon with discussion of the season so far, transfers, Aspire Academy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Square Ball Podcast returns, with an episode recorded just after Leeds United's brilliant win over Bristol City — and with no hint of the horrors to come. Moscowhite, Michael Normanton, Andy P and Rob Conlon talk over the bad, the good, and the untranslatable German nicknames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two victories in a week! We comprehensively smash Blackburn and GFH are finally shown the door. The lads wonder if the tide could be turning at Elland Road? According to fans favourite Bellusci, though, LUFC isn't a place for foreigners. What will the pod make of this claim and how will Marco's social media nightmare fare? There's also a preview for the Blackburn game. And the Blackburn game. And the game against Blackburn. Plus the Blackburn fixture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're sorry. We're ever so sorry. We just lost track of time. The boys sheepishly return after quite a long break from podcasting. Thankfully, all is well with the good ship Leeds United. Garry Monk is here and we have a new hero in Pablo Hernandez, but lord only knows what those eyes have seen. The season's underway and we have lots of new players to get excited about. What could possibly go wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod makes a triumphant return for the new season but rest assured that the same old nonsense is rife throughout. There's a reflection on preseason (the good bits, anyway) and a healthy dose of positivity about the new signings. The lads make their preseason predictions - with one outlandish forecast in particular - and there's a look ahead to the opening games of the season. Finally, there's a peek through the curtains to try and establish just who's in Eleonora's bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been another fortnight of unbridled chaos at Leeds United, and the pod does its best to make sense of the madness. It's not easy though, as Moscowhite has to come to terms with a Steve Morison goal. It looks like Massimo will be back driving the bus - probably straight through Andrew Umbers' Q&A with Phil Hay. And after complaints that the pod doesn't talk enough about football, the lads joyfully explore five defeats on the bounce in among chatter about facial hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We did it! No, we're not referring to those three magnificent points against Derby, we're talking about the FSF awards. Did we mention...? Oh we did... Such is the life of the Leeds fan that, on the day we collected the FSF Fanzine of the Year award, we found out Massimo was barred from owning the club. With that in mind, the pod realises it's becoming harder to explain to people just what's going on at Leeds United. Luckily, Ken is on hand to inject some sanity into proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Huddersfield are having dog trouble but there's no such issue for Massimo at Brentford, as his arrives safely in a bread bun. The pod tackles the burning questions of the day: does Antenucci understand the offside rule? Is Cellino behind the midfield rhombus? Is Darko Milanic a bare faced liar? Just who is Mr Tubby of Rotherham? Does David Batty own a mobile phone? Could David Haigh borrow it? And just where is Oddy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's still no head coach, but it appears we're better without one as Redders' troops start to gather some momentum on their march with a hard fought win at Bournemouth. Doukara still doesn't look like scoring, but John Belushi certainly does as his cumworthy thunderbastard floats into the Cherries net. Meanwhile, there's still a stench emanating from the Monaco mausoleum as Ben's pens cause a stir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The podcast has a chat with Phil Hay of the YEP and gets his verdict on the short-lived Hockaday era. Phil also runs through his likely successor in the Whites hot seat and reflects on a busy transfer window at Elland Road. Then it's back to the usual puerile fluff, with a look at the coming matches. Finally, there's a controversial KBVOTF award to cap off podcast 82. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The season is just about underway but it's all over for David "Pressure" Hockaday. The pod reflects on the beginning, middle and the end of The Hock's reign, including such high points as Middlesbrough. Meanwhile, the signings have been flooding in, with all sorts of weird and wonderful foreigners joining the Whites ahead of the close of the transfer deadline. The star so far, though, is our new keeper. Arise Sir Silvestri! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is part two of the pre-season pair of pods. This time it's all about looking forward: new owner, new mana... - sorry - coach, new players, new style of football. The lads chat about the Cellinos and their new pet, Dave. There's a run through of all the exciting new talent that we know nothing about, and it's predictions time for the 2014-15. Who'll score? Where will we finish? And when will Hockaday be fired - time, day or month? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's part one of a pre-season double header. In this edition of the podcast the lads look back at a season that proved memorable for all the wrong reasons. They say farewell to lots of footballers - and Michael Brown. There's also chat about David Haigh's incarceration and the fact that Ken seems more willing to make YouTube videos instead of doing something useful like posting bail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where to begin? Late night phone calls. Ken's retro comeback. £35m. Michael Herpes Brown. Due diligence. Pughnock. Ian Thomas Moore and his trips to B&Q. Shit pubs. Tim Kerr QC. Blackpool's health crisis. Noel Hunt's wages. Snakes and witches. The Great Elland Road Sleepover. Massimo Cellino. It's been a crazy few weeks and it's all documented here in this mammoth sized Leeds United flavoured podcast. And this is BEFORE we get onto covert surveillance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recorded just before the Football League failed Cellino, the podcast reminisces on the Elland Road goal feasts against Bolton and Reading. There's a look back on David Haigh's successful career in the burger industry and property markets, as well a forensic examination of Mrs Jason Pearce's approach to contraception. Michael chuckles at the thought of Bournemouth going four up against the Whites, and there's definitely something fishy about Charlton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod speaks to the YEP's Chief Football Writer, Phil Hay, about Cellino's as-yet-unapproved takeover. It isn't stopping Massimo, mind, as he's apparently brought in Connor Wickham and England keeper Jack Butland. The lads also reminisce about our finest ever custodian, Nigel Martyn. There's also talk of good old 'Arry, about hiring Elland Road, and the all-important role of percussion in football stadia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the festive season rapidly hurtling towards Elland Road, the podcast gives you the chance to buy a gift for a Leeds United figure, past or present. Mirth aside, things are going pretty well, with victories coming thick and fast. There's a poverty-stricken South Yorkshire double on the horizon, as well as some awards in London. We've had to send Dexter back cos we broke him, but at least we get to keep Alex Mowatt. And what's to come in the takeover-fuelled January sales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leeds United never win 4-0 anymore do they? With that in mind the pod sets about dismantling what's up with the club. From the petty to the ridiculous, it's all here in one great bit outpouring. There's also stuff on Kevin Blackwell's promotional vid, the usual gripes about his old boss Warnock and the worst screwdriver joke ever told. Feast your ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phil Hay, chief football writer of the YEP, joins the pod for a round up ahead of the transfer deadline. With Scott Wootton signed up, is there a fifth signing likely and is Brian McDermott happy with his business during the window? Still unbeaten and with more forward steps at Elland Road, the lads are almost buoyant. It's good to be a Leeds fan, even if we're not allowed to drink at Elland Road anymore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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