The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

Do you ever wonder what you've done to deserve something? The reaction from the exhaustion Emirates? Lovely Pat Bamford's reception in the Lancashire hills? Plus there's a Wolves preview and an Olympic-shaped courtroom review. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a surprising twist Leeds United left London empty handed after giving Arsenal a four goal head start. Reaction at the final whistle. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandwiched between the two legs of the League Cup semi final, the Peacocks faced the Gunners in the second and third replays of the fourth round FA Cup tie, which was finally settled. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Raphinha ended Gary Cahill we celebrate three points by listening to upset fans of Palace, Colin Wanker and some scousers. And we look ahead to Arsenal by asking: do AFTV make more sense than the Gunners these days? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years ago today, a titanic physical battle took place at Old Trafford, with the Whites two games from Wembley. A heavy pitch contributed to an opening goal by Lee Sharpe, who treated the waving masses to a corner flag shimmy. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cold night at Elland Road brought a comfortable victory for the Whites as the Eagles were sent packing. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Whites fell to the Toffees after a first half double. Raphinha's second half goal wasn't enough to get Leeds back into the match. Full time reaction. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this megapod, we catch up on all the week's big events: victories at Leicester and Newcastle, Chad and the 49ers, Fragile Frank's firing and twelfth position. We look forward to visits from Everton and Palace and Silicon Valley. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United returned to North London following last week's FA Cup tie at Highbury, this time to White Hart Lane. Lee Chapman provided the game's biggest talking point, even though his match was over inside 90 seconds due to a horrific facial injury that required plastic surgery - but not until he got back to Leeds. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Whites took three massive points at the Crisp Bowl as Bielsa's boys beat Brendan's with two second half beauties. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Peacocks defeated the Magpies to pinch 3 points and bring them back down the A1. Full time reaction. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having vanquished Barnsley in the previous round, United faced Arsenal four times to settle the FA Cup fourth round tie. We cover the first two games, at Highbury and Elland Road, respectively. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded before both the 49ers investment and the departure of everyone's favourite recent Chelsea manager, this episode contemplates a quiet weekend in the world of Leeds United. There's hot pitch chat, a dive into the world of motorway service stations and a look ahead to our journey up the A1 to SJP. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As United gear up for laying a new pitch we wonder what fun we could have as the redevelopment of Elland Road kicks off. It seems Ben White was perfectly happy with it all, even if our absent midfield wasn't. Just who will Leeds bring in for the middle of the park, if anyone? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After back to back defeats in the league it was a return to winning ways for Leeds United against the Hatters. This came hot on the heels of a 4-1 midweek victory against Aston Villa in the League Cup quarter final that left the Whites edged closer to Wembley. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The return of Ben White brought defeat for Bielsa's men in another subpar performance at Elland Road. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah the romance of the cup - when a multimillionaire TV star can come off the bench for the sake of his own documentary and humiliate Leeds United. At least Kalvin and Ben can gaze longingly at one another this weekend, even if it's through a sheet of perspex. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With fixtures piling up in early 1991, victory against Barnsley in the FA Cup was followed by a defeat at Carrow Road. Featuring a young Tim Sherwood, the Canaries deployed a five man midfield to thwart Wilko's men. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another embarrassing FA Cup exit for Leeds United at the People's Pension Stadium as the Whites lost 3-0 to Crawley Bastard Town. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 2021 and the transfer window is open and Leeds United are in the naughty headlines for doing a social media. But there's no need to be upset, especially not with the nice man from Burnley. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a surprise twist, Leeds United came away from London empty handed as Mourinho's men scored three times without reply. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years ago today, Leeds United's 14 game unbeaten run came to an end at Anfield, at the hands of an irrepressible Liverpool side. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds smashed five past Allardyce's men to finish the year on a high. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final game of 1990, goals from Chapman, Speed and Sterland secured United's fourth straight victory in the league and stretched their unbeaten run to 11 games. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Whites emerged from a difficult game against Sean Dyche's hillfolk with all three points. Full time reaction. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The terrible Boxing Day conditions didn't deter Leeds United on this day 30 years ago as the Peacocks ran out 4-1 winners. Mike Whitlow's last minute rocket was the pick of the bunch. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone's favourite Monaco-based property developer returns to deliver his Christmas Day address to anyone willing to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas, so it's time to spread some love and festive cheer! We say hello to Mancs, Geordies, Baggies and whatever the residents of Burnley are called. There's little tolerance for the lazy Premier League pundits, though, except the wonderful Steve Nicol. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years ago today, Leeds United went to the coast and came back with all three points. The game against the Black Cats was a physical affair, with Peter Haddock spending the night in hospital. Our game by game journey to the league title in 1992 continues. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final part of our chat with Angus Kinnear, Leeds United's CEO, he tells us what constitutes success in his eyes, tying down the boss, Bielsa's love for the fans, and whether or not he's enjoying it himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The less said about this one the better. You know what happened. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three of our chat with Leeds United's CEO we dive a little deeper into transfers. Would the club act if the right player because available? How did they react when Rodrigo De Paul declared his interest in a move to Elland Road? We also learn how the club filtered its targets and identified Raphinha, what recruitment will look like after Brexit, and whether a European feeder club is feasible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A barnstorming attacking performance from Bielsa's boys saw the Peacocks put the Magpies put to the sword. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years ago today, the Whites had the reverse of the opening day fixture from the 1990-91 season, when Everton came to town with their sulky keeper Neville Southall. This was a special occasion, too, as ITV's Big Match broadcast its first ever live league game from Elland Road with Big Jack as part of its studio team. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United. United. Scum. We're in the middle of that trio and we're overdue a win. But maybe it's time to put Eddie in charge and play the kids. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our four part special with the Whites' CEO, Angus Kinnear tells us about potential investment and where the San Francisco 49ers fit into the picture. He talks about the club's grand plans for Elland Road and Leeds United's place in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A flat performance from the Whites saw David Moyes's Hammers return to London with all three points. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first part of our chat with Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear. Angus tells us about the transfer window, the money committed by the club, Adidas shirt sales and availability, the Sky TV money, and what the partnership with Roc Nation will bring. Available in full for subscribers on The Extra Ball. To subscribe go to thesquareball.net/plus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds came back from the Bridge empty-handed, but listening to some Chelsea fans you'd barely know they'd won. What are we to do about London, especially now we're Koch-less? We host the Hammers under our new diamond lights on Friday, but will they be allowed past Woodhall Services after they've escaped their shopping centre home? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first return fixture of the season takes us across the wintry Pennines to Old Trafford and another meeting with Alex Ferguson's men. A Mel Sterland rocket is enough to send the Whites back across to West Yorkshire with a point - if they can make it through the snow and get back over the hills. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fans returned to Stamford Bridge, but the maroon-clad Whites left empty handed after Chelsea bagged three in response to Pat Bamford's early goal. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined on this short special edition of the podcast by Leeds United's CEO Angus Kinnear. Angus clarifies the club's position on the return of fans to Elland Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, brought over from The Extra Ball, Moscow has a natter with journalist and Leeds United fan Rob Bagchi. Rob is the author of The Biography of Leeds United: The Story of the Whites. Here, they talk about how the identity of the club is rooted in its history and why Marcelo Bielsa is the perfect fit for Leeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are changing at Elland Road. The East Stand now belongs to Big Jack and a Chinese white goods manufacturer. Diamond lights are returning behind the West Stand, and Leeds United are making waves in the Premier League. But will they cause floods of tears at Stamford Bridge this weekend? With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 years ago today, the Whites faced a formidable Saints attacking lineup that included Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier and Rod Wallace. A dubious early goal helped secure the points as the unbeaten run of Wilko's men continued. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raphinha's strike secured the three points for Bielsa's Boys in another barnstorming performance for the Whites at Goodison Park. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of the podcast we chat to the director and co-writer of 'Jungleland', Max Winkler, and one of its stars, Yorkshire lass Jessica Barden. We discover Leeds United are making waves in Hollywood. Jungleland is available in the UK from 30th November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We check in with Arsenal Fan TV to see how far the Gunners' psychosis has taken hold after Pepe's red card at the weekend. We celebrate the arrival of Rocnation, as Leeds United becomes the most showbiz club on the planet. And we love Gjanni. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United travelled to Highfield Road to take on Terry Butcher's Sky Blues - a player who was rumoured to be signing for Leeds in the weeks prior to this game. A close range finish from Lee Chapman saw United take the lead, but an uncharacteristic mistake by Supporter's Club favourite Chris Fairclough gave Coventry the chance to draw level. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds United hammered Arsenal 0-0 at Elland Road in the Super Sunder match after Rodrigo hit the woodwork 15 times and the Whites had 67 attempts on goal. Gjanni made a man do a naughty. With levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.