The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

We've had Costa delivered but Pontus will be looking for his honey, honey with the Bees. We have a kit - but is it any good? - and finally we have some games! Sadly, we can't indulge in the romance of Trieste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2019-2020 season is officially underway and the first signings have arrived. We've got a pair of Jacks - who look very familiar - as we await the arrival of more, including a large Costa. 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.

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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.

We got Monked, but now we're relying on Garry (with two Rs) to do us a favour against the Blades. We hope Pat Bamford will find his shooting boots for Preston (spoiler alert: he does) and we're joined by a Leeds fan whose childhood was ruined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a glorious weekend as United move back into the top two, Neil Harris's Millwall were sent swimming away and a perplexed Colin stood silently staring, his hands on his head. Oh and Pablo Hernandez. Just Pablo Hernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we demonstrate our extensive geographical knowledge. Or is it a load of Balkans? Gjanni has been upsetting people and staying onside, while BPF has risen, stony faced, to save the hopes of Northern Ireland and Leeds fans alike. 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.

Tough times abound heading into the international break, following defeat to the Blades, but we're in a bullish mood as we face down the last eight hateful games. Or is it eleven? Meanwhile, we've said farewell to United's finest raconteur, Bill Fotherby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Bristol suitably processed at the weekend, Lee Johnson seems to have more chips than a potato. The terrifying prospect of promotion looms large, with Lewis Baker's Reading and Simon Tracey's Blades before us. But remember: please stay off the pitch! 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.

We're starting something new and we'd love you to be part of it! The Extra Ball is a new podcast from TSB featuring you! Send your question via a voice message on WhatsApp to 07899 555 459. Or email it to [email protected]. 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.

Shaun Harvey is slithering out of the EFL, but not before he's fined us £200,000 for doing a spot of light gardening. Meanwhile, the Peacocks defeated DJ's Swans and face an entirely different beast at the weekend as the Trotters are in town. 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.

We're tired of Spygate, but it won't stop the childish finger pointing. With unlikely allies, we're ready to go to war with Pontus and head up the Salim Lamrani revolution. First stop, however, is New York, where Jack Harrison will feel right at home. 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.

Adkins ruined our Christmas fun, but Leeds are still top after two festive miracles. 2019 beckons, but can we face up to a genuine promotion push or should we go for broke and pursue the league and cup double? Either way, Major Frank Buckley has an idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head to Christmas, the winning streak continues at Bolton. Don Pablo deals megs for Polite Pat. It's adios to our Spanish prince as Samu heads home to Getafe. And there's a controversial new suggestion on how the club could tackle the injury crisis. 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.

It's maximum points from the last three games and things are looking great, despite the terrible injury crisis and awful referees. There's a birthday bonanza, with KP turning 23 and the big question is tackled: how would David Batty spend his fiftieth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Reading, TSB goes straight from stadium to studio to celebrate BPF's glorious save and six well-deserved points in the bag - even if Lee Johnson disagrees. Samu is proving vital and surely must be unleashed against Sharp's Sheffield United. 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.

The podcast returns for the 2017-18 season with a two-parter. It tackles all the important issues: bicycle festivals, the toilets at Popworld and the high pitch of Thomas Christiansen's voice. And is Samuel Saiz a party animal? Moscowhite is joined by Michael Normanton, Andy P and Rob Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on a winning run and the gears are all turning smoothly, but will the Telegraph sting on Massimo throw a spanner in the works? Meanwhile, Pontus Jansson is rapidly turning himself into a both a hero and a vital cog in the machine. Ahead of the international break, only the Barnsley Luddites threaten to derail our charge towards promotion and there's news of a technical revolution with the all new official site. Meanwhile, someone has been sent to Coventry. 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.

Part 2 of this mammoth 97th podcast sees the boys tackle the summer's outgoings and dissect the reaction to Charlie Taylor's impending departure. There's an update on David Haigh's fundraising efforts as he seeks to do... something. Of course, there's a return of the KBVOTF award and an unlikely big name winner, and next up is a visit from the league leaders and from Huddersfield. 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.

Last time out the pod was full of confident talk of a future under Rosler and Pearson. Naturally, they're gone, replaced by Steve Evans and, er, nobody. Meanwhile, Massimo's in hot water again and is ready to flounce off into the sunset, but who - and what - comes next? At least the team is back to winning ways as they prepare to face two Leeds United ex-Neils in the shape of Redfearn and Warnock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of our new long form spinoff podcast, The Long Ball, we talk to Dylan Thwaites and Sharon Reid from Leeds Fans Utd about the club, their dealings with Massimo Cellino and fan ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.