The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

A barnstorming performance blew Dyche's Burnley out of the water as Leeds returned from the Lancashire backwater with four goals and all three points. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The season is all but finished, but the world hasn't stopped turning. Podcast Pat has apparently signed a new deal, Championship club (for now) Derby are in hot water, and transfers are a four-letter word. Leeds head to Burnley and Southampton ready to do battle again. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spurs fans are in despair in the wake of their defeat at Elland Road, while Leeds fans are delighted. We find out what's been said about Leeds United. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final game of the season, 5,000 travelling fans saw Leeds come out the wrong side of a seven-goal clash with the Brian Clough's FA Cup finalists. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the disappointment of Brighton, one of the standout performances of the season secured the points for Leeds against Spurs. Full time thoughts. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elland Road was full for the final home game of the season, as Bassett's Blades came to town, with danger man Brian Deane leading the line. The Whites took the points thanks to a terrible defensive error as the capacity crowd saluted a fine season on the team's lap of honour. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emergency! Paging Dr Beat! Phil Hay made it through his surgery and that was the only real high point of the weekend. It was a quiet one, too, with the social media boycott, but it didn't stop the entitled fans of Moscow's favourite team making lots of noise. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We find out what's been said - by you and by Brighton fans - in the wake of our trip to Sussex. We dive into the fan channels of the Seagulls. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United thumped Villa at home for the second time this season, with a glut of goals in this late season match. Leeds put the visitors to the sword in the half hour of the match, despite being missing a suspended Gordon Strachan. Plans for the new Banqueting Suite are revealed. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A subpar performance from Kalvin Phillips-less Leeds saw the Seagulls take all the points in Sussex. Full time reaction. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat's going to the Euros, Ed Woodward is going to the job centre, and Craig Pawson is going in the bin. We round up the news, preview Brighton, and pick the week's heroes and villains on your weekly instalment of TSB. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What have you been saying and what have they - those lot from across the Pennines - been saying? Fan reaction to the Super Sunday match with added Steve Nicol. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It finished goalless in the War of the Roses at Elland Road, with referee Craig Pawson making himself the star of the show. Full time thoughts on a mature performance from Leeds United. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fussy ref spoiled Leeds United's win at related, with seven yellows dished out. A paltry crowd saw Carl Shutt's header as the Whites return to winning ways after three straight defeats. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super League is dead and we're here to pick over the rotten carcass of the whole stupid idea. Meanwthe U23s have won the league, but will somebody spare a thought for Old Man Forshaw being subjected to all those giddy kids. And Farke is Premier League (which hasn't collapsed - yet). With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We find out what's been said about Leeds United following the Liverpool game, both by you and by the opposition fans. We also take the temperature on the Super League. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A late Llorente equaliser earned a point for Leeds United against their greedy opponents under the lights Elland Road. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A controversial red card led to defeat at Loftus Road; a result that, along with a UEFA decision, finally killed any hope of European football next season for Leeds United. Meanwhile, one of the Whites players takes fledgling steps in an alternative career. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pep punished! Forshaw flourishing! Mills mangled! Dallas deified! It's been a tremendous week in the history of Leeds United and we cover it all and more in our weekly show. May also contain traces of Heckingbottom. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A treat for lovers of the Manc accent! In this episode we hear what's being said about Leeds; by you and by the opposition. Spoiler alert: they thought it was probably a red card. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a game that would be talked about for decades, United lost to Liverpool by the odd goal in nine, on a day when the score could have been higher still. A virtuoso performance by John Barnes saw the Elland Road crowd applaud the Reds winger. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sensational injury time winner took the points for 10-man Leeds at the Etihad, showing that Bielsa Burnout is real. Reaction at the final whistle. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 30th anniversary of United's game at home to Peter Reid's Sky Blues, we look back on a game that the Peacocks lost despite dominating. Niall Quinn's aerial prowess proved too much as Leeds United's chance to overtake Palace in third went begging. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds United have published their accounts and we've lost a lot of money, but with the Premier League millions swilling around, is there any cause for concern? After we somehow managed to live with Hecky's Sheffield United it's onto strugglers Man City and a certain three points. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What they've been saying about Leeds United following the victory against the Blades. We hear from Leeds fans, who are mystified over the Baldock decision, and Blades fans, who are enjoyably doomed. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years ago, the Whites travelled to Plough Lane, where Wimbledon hadn't lost all season. A thumping Chapman header secured the points for Leeds and a third win on the trot, as the push for Europe continued. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The spring sunshine brought a Whites win at Elland Road against Hecky's hopeless charges. Full time chatter. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The struggling Black Cats were demolished by a rampant Leeds side. The performance featured some top drawer headers and a solo goal from distance by former Sunderland man Lee Chapman. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Heckingbottom brings his kestrel up the M1 on Saturday as the Premier League mercifully returns. We'll have our lovely Kalvin back and we'll take him away from the bad man. We celebrate a joyous week for one third of Benelux. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United travelled to Stamford Bridge before their property developer chairman had rebuilt the place and came away with 3 points at Easter as the players celebrated with the cars behind the goal. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pay tribute to Peter Lorimer, remembering him for everything from his rockets to his sandwich making skills. Just why was United's current top scorer overlooked for England? And what on earth are the U23s being subjected to in the Midlands? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are they saying about Leeds United in the wake of our 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage? Leeds fans want to talk Phillips, Alioski and Scott 'Scottie' Parker. Meanwhile, Fulham fans are confused about appendages. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United came up short in one of the crucial clashes that would determine who takes a place in Europe. A last minute goal secured third placed Palace the points after the Whites made most of the running throughout the game against a pacy Eagles side. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United's final shot at Wembley slipped away thanks to a 4-6 aggregate defeat against the Toffees. A 3-3 draw at Elland Road, characterised by slack defending, was followed just 48 hours later by a 3-1 extra time defeat at Goodison Park. The second leg was witness to one of the greatest free kicks of all time. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full time thoughts as goals from Bamford and Raphinha mean that United finally won in London against a team of brutes. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Whites travelled to Highbury to face the Gunners for the sixth time this season. The game proved to be as tight as the previous clashes with the teams evenly matched. Late goals swung the match in favour of the hosts in the televised match. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess who's back. Back again. Bates is back. Rear end. Yes, Kenneth has an Opinion and we've all got to hear it. Why can't he just stick to vaguebooking like Kiko Casilla? Was Thomas Tuchel talking a load of cobblers? All this and more. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with the ramblings of online Chelsea fans in the wake of our 0-0 draw and we find out what you made of it all. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction on the whistle as the Whites and the Blues played out an entertaining goalless draw in LS11. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The poo emoji was presumably invented for the London Stadium. And what to do with London itself and VAR? We've got a few ideas. With Frankless Chelsea in town at the weekend, what will be left on the away dressing room floor? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was yet another pointless trip to London for the Whites after David Moyes's Hammers bagged twice and VAR ruled Costa's patella offside. Reaction at the full time whistle. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was back to Elland Road 30 years ago today and back to winning ways for United. Strachan was back in the line up following his injury last week. An industrial game saw Leeds run out 2-0 winners. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the defeat to Villa it's great to hear their fans condemning cheating in football. The countdown is on to return to ER. And with Illan Meslier turning 21 we ask: what did your 21st birthday look like? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally returning to league action a month since the last game, a Strachan-less Leeds United suffered at The Dell at the hands of Rodney Wallace and his attacking cohort. The Match Ball 30 is a game-by-game real time journey, 30 years on, charting Leeds United's arrival back in the top flight through to being crowned champions. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode we chat to author Jon Howe about our home, Elland Road. We talk about the stadium's more residential past, the current state of the ground, and what the future holds with an exciting redevelopment on the horizon. An updated version of Jon's book, The Only Place For Us: An A-Z History of Elland Road, is out now from all the usual book retailers. Signed, personalised copies are available from TSB's shop here: https://www.thesquareball.net/shop/the-only-place-for-us-an-a-z-history-of-elland-road/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An early goal sealed three points for the visitors in a game that could be described as, at best, 'hard work'. Full time reaction brought to you with levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction straight after the final whistle as the Peacocks ran out 3-0 winners versus the Saints, with goals from Bamford, Dallas & Raphinha. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A toxic atmosphere at Elland Road saw the Whites miss out on Wembley due to a Lee Sharpe goal deep into stoppage time. The match swung on two second half injuries for Leeds. The Match Ball 30 is a game-by-game real time journey, 30 years on, charting Leeds United's arrival back in the top flight through to being crowned champions. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few inches and a hideous twist of physics meant Adam Traore's thunder strike rendered the Peacocks' efforts a failure on Friday, but Marcelo's mutual love affair with Yorkshire continues to grow. But has Southampton's coach taken a wrong turn? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full time reaction as United fell to an unfortunate 1-0 defeat at Molineux thanks to Traore's long range deflected effort. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.