Podcast – The Square Ball: Recent Episodes
Podcast – The Square Ball
LU Americas chair Chris Padden jets in to chat about the appeal that Leeds United holds in the USA as the Whites embark on their American tour.
It's the end of the season and everyone's pitiful contracts are expiring. Will anybody be retained at the Leeds United phoenix club? Probably not.
Episode 45 of The Phil Hay Years and Phil looks back to one of Leeds more modern cult heroes - Luciano Becchio.
Episode 45 of The Phil Hay Years and Phil looks back to one of Leeds more modern cult heroes - Luciano Becchio.
The World Cup has ended in a hilarious cloud of thuggery and now it's back to business as Leeds United prepare to head to the United States as preseason cranks…
This week on the members show we have World Cup beef, behavioural science and you get what when you order a pizza?
As the World Cup comes to an end, the transfer business is really beginning, with Leeds United set to capture Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Another Square Ball update after the news of ex-Leeds United chairman Ken Bates' death.
Episode 44 of The Phil Hay Years and Phil takes us back to the glamorous trip to Neil Warnocks back yard for pre-season.
Highlights from members only show 'The Phil Hay Years' episodes 35-39 as we hear Phil's memories across his 18 years covering Leeds United.
Some genuine football chat this week as the lads talk about World Cup refereeing! Oh and the prospect of marrying people in the studio.
The YEP man joins us straight from Elland Road after meeting Leeds United's first summer signing.
With Harry Wilsons announcement imminent we discuss what he will bring to the table at Leeds United.
Episode 43 of The Phil Hay Years and Phil looks back to a statement signing for Leeds United from 2013 - Luke Murphy.
Our Leeds United phoenix club comes to the end of its first season, but is its unbeaten record intact?
A members show where the lads have to field off lots of complaints, talk turns to Barry Manilow and shame.
The former Kaiser Chiefs drummer tells us why he's the only member of the band who sings 'Riot' inside Elland Road and looks forward to a homecoming gig with Everyone Says Hi.
After Leeds United lost to Villa at the weekend there has been more noise about Daniel Farke's future at the club. But still he clings on.
Another tough weekend for Leeds United so we try to find solace via the misery of West Ham, Wednesday, Spurs and Scum et al.
Episode 12 of The Phil Hay Years takes us back to that strange reality of football behind closed doors. Starting away at Cardiff.
Another defeat for Leeds United leaves Daniel Farke teetering. Graham wonders if there's any way back for the German.
Full time reaction to yet another defeat for Daniel Farke's Leeds side, at home to Aston Villa.
With the international break drawing to a close we eat cake, bovril on toast and Mexican Fanta to get us in the mood for Sunday!
English, Australian or Italian? Leeds United or Aston Villa? Title-winner Tony Dorigo has an identity crisis with things precariously balanced at Elland Road.
As an exciting international break draws to a close we talk about joy in Scotland and Ireland and what does tonights press conference in Uruguay mean?!
In episode 11 of The Phil Hay Years we go back to that barmy night in 2008 as Leeds came from behind in Carlisle.
Michael certainly won't crack on paying the minimum wage when it comes to the Leeds United phoenix club, but the cheapskate defence is looking impervious.
With everyone sad cos football, what better way to cheer up than members singing, vintage adverts and talk of Michaels seed.
With Pat and Pablo taking the week's headlines, in this week's roundup we're left to celebrate a child flooring a grown man in the name of Leeds United.
A tough week for Leeds United and with questions over Daniel Farke's position at the club we go back in time for opinions and hopefully some optimism.
Leeds United won! And after last weeks Propaganda the question was - How much sadder could West Ham fans get? This answered and more!
After an unsure preseason at the start of 23/24 episode 8 of The Phil Hay Years looks at those first wins under Daniel Farke.
With preseason done, our Leeds United squad of Italian kids plus Andy Gray set about Harrogate Town as we begin our quest to topple RB Leeds.
Hayden Evans runs the agency that looked after Batts, Speedo and more recently the Gray and Cresswell families. Hayden reflects on a good weekend for Leeds United and a contract now signed.
Hold tight for flapjack unboxing, teacher sabotage and the legalities of eating Swans. Members' show innit.
Reaction straight from a rain soaked Elland Road as a resolute Leeds United side bagged twice early and then held off the Hammers.
Musician, actor and Leeds United fan Niall McNamee talks proudly about what it's like to be a Leeds fan from Ireland.
After one of the worst set of weekend results possible in the Leeds United universe we tour the fan channels looking for a pick me up.
Episode 7 takes us back to the appointment, and ultimate departure, of Garry (2 r's!) Monk.
After a lacklustre performance away at Turf Moor we try to pick reasons to be positive ahead of a big game under the lights on Friday.
LUTV’s Bryn Law ponders changes at Leeds United in the wake of a predictable struggle at Turf Moor.
More important discussion on this weeks members including nicknames, the migratory behaviour of swans and where to get cheap flapjacks in Leeds.
Immediate reaction to a blunt Leeds United performance at Turf Moor and a Greatest Hits defeat.
Leeds United head to Burnley with a defensive question: who partners Joe Rodon at the back? Former Whites player Aidy White previews the vital trip to Turf Moor.
Michael is back against doctors orders and the lads tackle more questions from you subscribers.
With the Leeds United squad photo revealed, in our weekly roundup we remember childhood posters on bedroom walls. Who was joining the Whites on your wall?
Spurs fans don't know whether to be happy or sad and does this clip make the lads the most angry they've ever been on the show?
Phil takes us back to THAT press conference at Thorp Arch in episode 5. Behind the scenes of Spygate!
The Leeds United phoenix club edges closer to the start of the campaign, but not before we’ve flogged a bunch of Italian kids half to death in some money-spinning friendlies.
The Athletic’s Beren Cross is feeling good about Leeds United, but hopes the dominant performances turn into points after the international break.
With Michael laid up after surgery Chris joins the members show to talk actual football. Oh and toilet rolls.
Former Leeds United title winner Tony Dorigo on Gabi Gudmundsson, Jayden Bogle and the tight-knit group growing at Elland Road.
More clarity on James' injury gets us thinking about the shape of Leeds Unites front line and one Tony Yeboah.
We hear from despondent Bournemouth fans in the West Stand car park and we check in with how it is going over the Pennines.
News filters through of Dan James possible injury, we crown heroes and villains and praise one Sean David Longstaff.
Graham joins us from the post-Bournemouth press conference and relays the Cherries’ chief’s positive words about the Whites.
Micky Razzmatazz and Dan relive their New Orleans adventures, mainly moaning about overpriced beer, and why the NFL at Elland Road is their personal nightmare. They might even remember to talk about football… maybe.
Full time reaction to another goalkeeping disasterclass from Illan Meslier. What now for the fumbling Frenchman?
Thoughts moments after the whistle to a frustrating late draw on New Year's Day against Blackburn.
Play along as Chris Mac challenges Dan and Michael's knowledge of festive fixtures from the last ten years.
Reaction to a Pair of Piroes and a comfortable away win in the Boxing Day fog at Stoke City.
The Yorkshire Evening Post's Leeds United writer joins us to report back directly from Daniel Farke's zesty festive press conference.
A naughty nautical flavour to this weeks members show as we ponder the pro's of holidaying to Englands south coast and Rob tells us how he would beat Aaronson in the fight of the century...
Full time reaction to a comprehensive and comfortable home win for the Whites at Christmas.
Ex Leeds star Aidy White joins us to reminisce on football during Christmases gone by. Including that glorious day over the Pennines in 2010...
Still angry about the weekend? Yeah we are too. And we get sent the dates for the biggest tour of next year…
Upset Boro fans, the return of AFTV and Preston fans who deliver a crushing blow to our promotion hopes - certainty!
Still angry about the weekend? Yeah we are too. And we get sent the dates for the biggest tour of next year...
Following the Preston draw, Tony requires improvement from Leeds United's away performances but makes the case for calm confidence.
We tackle more questions from members including but not limited to topics such as bacon, Bielsa and safeguarding children from Michael...
As Leeds United head to Preston, Jonny joins us from BBC Radio Leeds to preview the game and hope for some building momentum.
Michael decides to treat us this week on the members show - with voices andimpressions galore!
With yet another international break we play some fantasy football based on this years charity calendar...
Selfish QPR fans not engaging with Leeds means things take a very strange turn on this weeks Propaganda...
Personnel shifts upstairs at Elland Road and those dastardly devils at Sky have been up to their old tricks again...
Farke fizzes as recruitment is reshaped. Graham Smyth from the Yorkshire Evening Post brings us the latest from Elland Road.
Reaction to Leeds United's perfunctory performance against QPR and another three points.
Left back, winger or number 10? Former Leeds United player Aidan White talks about his time at Elland Road and the current state of play.
Leeds United tried to storm the capital but failed to defeat the blue 'Wall. Thoughts on the whistle.
We tour what's been said in the football world as Plymouth came to town to marvel at all the wonders Leeds has to offer...
Beren Cross from Leeds Live chats about Leeds United's undemanding win against Plymouth and the midweek trip to Millwall.
Full time thoughts on the simplest of wins against Wayne Rooney's Pilgrims, who registered an xG of 0.00.
Defence, passing and the letter Z! Opta's Jonny Cooper breaks down the first 12 games of Leeds United's season.
Leeds get ready to face Wayne Rooney's Plymouth before heading off for a midweek disco in London.
This week's clips from the football world take us to Warnock's lair via Old Trafford, where the sacking siren has sounded.
We catch up on the latest Leeds United chat and head to the mailbag to tackle some of your golden messages.
Double game week at Leeds United and a mounting injury list at Thorpe Arch. But we'll be fine right!?
A bizarre wander around the football world post Coventry victory. Including a peak behind the gents toilet door...
We dish out some FPL advice, rank more of Victor's signings and offer some horticultural help to a presumed Welshman.
Reaction on the whistle to a comprehensive victory at Elland Road, thanks to goals from Gnonto, Bogle and Piroe.
Design master Ed Cowburn joins us to cement Leeds' credentials as the best dressed team in football.
Will the Big Sexy Pirate make it on Saturday or will he sit it out like Solomon? We react to Farke's pre-Cov press conference.
That young lad from Cardiff lets it all out in our weekly tour of football fan channels.
We discuss news, that we kind of already knew, of Elland Roads planned development. Oh and moon landings.
Fan favourite and LUTV's Tony Dorigo joins us to dissect strange feelings around an away win at Cardiff.
Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix trashes TSB and looks ahead to a trip to bottom of the table Cardiff.
The lads preview a dead easy routine Championship victory at Cardiff! Crowning Heroes and Villains in the process.
They're feeling blue on Merseyside. We journey around the football world and check out the fan channels.
Elf was head in hands at the weekend, but then weren't we all? Take comfort knowing it's always been this way. Be reet.
Beren Cross from Leeds Live discusses the defeat to Burnley and frustrations with Farke.
Allardyce was talking smack about Leeds United and we reflect on our promotion winning captains departure.
Sleepy England lack a Kalvin and big boned Weston has been yapping. We round up the summer latest.
We grade Leeds United's players for the 2023-24 season on a scale of our choosing, starting with squad numbers one to five.
Will Leeds United secure big money for Crysencio Summerville? And has Max Wöber lost his head at the Euros?
10 years on from that Cellino infused Hockaday summer, can you remember the crucial outgoings?
Phil bids a fond farewell as he leaves behind Leeds United (the lucky bastard) and makes a bold prediction.
With Euro 2024 nearly upon us, who can we support through the tournament besides Liam Cooper?
Can Brenden Aaronson make a success of his return to Leeds? Reaction to the American's homecoming plus the latest summer news.
The Euros are nearly here, so join us as we take a look back at some of our favourite international tournament memories.
With the retained list released and Red Bull's cash in the bank, the early stages of Leeds United summer rebuild are underway.
Leeds fans will hope that Red Bull's sponsorship doesn't lead to an eventual rebrand. Can we trust them not to eliminate the club born in 1919?
Phil chats about the news that the Austrian taurine sellers are heading for Elland Road, his interview with Paraag Marathe and the play off final.
Back from Wembley, we reflect on a lively weekend in the capital and the experience of the national stadium.
Reaction from Wembley to Leeds United's playoff final defeat at the hands of the Saints.
Phil joins us to preview the monumental crunch game against the Saints at Wembley Stadium.
The scramble for tickets is over and the countdown to Wembley begins... Join us as we remember moments of past playoffs in all their ugly glory.
All eyes are on Wembley as we're getting ready make the journey south and bid a fond farewell to Coops.
With Leeds United heading to London for the playoff final, The Athletic's Phil Hay looks back on the decisive moments that got them there.
Norwich reaction! Strange words! Devastating humour! This week in the football fan channels.
It's time for a quiz! Join us as we remember the heroes and bastards who have decided our play-off fate down the years.
Phil previews a season defining game for Leeds United: the playoff semi final second leg against Norwich.
Reaction to a controlled Leeds United performance in the play off semi final at Carrow Road.
What can we expect from the playoff semi final first leg? Phil ponders Leeds United's post-season showdown with Norwich City.
It's the category A playoff semi final for Leeds as the season rolls on! The latest from Elland Road.
They crossed the streams in Ghostbusters and this was the devastating result. The week's audio clips from the football world.
Phil discusses Leeds United's late season decline in form and how Elland Road tried to rouse the players for another push.
We tackle more of your questions and test your brain, not once but twice, as we ask: is it Empire State or total state?
Pfft. Reflection on United's unsaintly final day defeat against fellow playoff candidates Southampton.
It looks like the playoffs for Leeds United. Or does it? Almost certainly. Phil previews the final game of the regular season against Southampton.
With Leeds on the verge of the playoffs we look at what's left of the promotion bid and look forward to a penalty shootout.
Join us as we take the temperature of the footballing world, all across the country from Liverpool to Millwall.
We chat to Rocco Dean, author of The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance, about what it was like to write about Don's iconic team.
Join us as we chat about superstitions and melted candles, all while giving thanks for the thousand years of peace.
Reaction to Leeds United's capital capitulation. And you thought they might have changed.
We round up the latest from Elland Road, including: the final promotion push, Dan James's poorly ribs and Justice for John.
Phil chats about Leeds United's electrifying triumph against Boro, as opportunity knocks at Loftus Road.
On fire? How did Boro take their defeat at the hands of Leeds United? We check in on the latest from the football fan channels.
We dive headlong into the numbers, wonder about irrational hatred and check in with a couple of Curtises.
There's only one.... Join us as we celebrate the Leeds United career of Elland Road's favourite utility man.
Phil Hay on crunch time for Leeds United, as the Whites head to Teesside for the Monday night fixture.
With United's winners dressed up to the nines at the EFL awards, can they now bring home the one that matters?
This week, in the hopes of not thinking about Leeds United, we come up with a few creative ideas for how to take the piss out of Leicester City.
Can Leeds United rediscover their form and get promoted? Phil reflects on the defeat to Blackburn.
Who would win, Marcelo Bielsa's side, or Daniel Farke's team? We ponder this as we take a trip to The Old North State.
Reaction to the idiotic reappearance of the ghost of Leeds United seasons past against Blackburn while we were busy saluting Stuart Dallas.
After chatting to Stuart Dallas about his retirement, Phil examines the Northern Irishman's place in Leeds United's history.
With a huge game ahead against Blackburn and Leeds United's accounts released, Phil discusses the heightened significance of promotion.
With the sad news that Stuart Dallas is hanging up his boots, we salute the Cookstown Cafu and round up the week's news at Leeds United.
Nothing is ever Colin's fault! This week's adventure into football clips takes us to Aberdeen and disease-riddled Salford, but not Coventry.
Remember that time that in 2017 when Leeds United had a hotshot German striker on loan and looked destined to win the Championship?
The Athletic's Leeds United writer chats about his early life as a Hearts fan in Penicuik, near Edinburgh, and his freewheeling journey into journalism.
What trends has Jonny noticed about Leeds United's early season? Scoring first, youthful line ups and previous promotion winners all feature.
In this week's Members Show, Michael reviews Flamingo Land while Dan and Rob are put through their paces with a Bournemouth edition of real or no real.
Phil Hay analyses our interview with Angus Kinnear. What conclusions can we draw from our chat with the Whites' CEO?
Now August is done, we assess Leeds United's transfer business and Dan flirts with capital punishment.
The Leeds United CEO joins us for an exclusive chat about the failures and learnings involved in the club's relegation.
We listen to the world react to Leeds United trying and failing to kick the ball in the goal and a pair of disasters at Chelsea and Manchester United.
Phil Hay reacts to Leeds United's goalless draw against Sheffield Wednesday and the start of something new for the Peacocks.
On this week's Members Show, we steal from Sheffield Wednesday, Google Russian infrastructure, and examine the etymology of every football fan's favourite boat.
It finished goalless in the sun-kissed Yorkshire derby. Reaction straight from the stadium.
Recorded before the transfer deadline, find out just how out of date we could be! Plus: does Joel Piroe make you feel safe?
We catch you and Pascal Struijk's bride-to-be up on what's been said in the world of Leeds United this week.
With Djed Spence in the door at Leeds United, The Athletic's Phil Hay expects a busy end to the window at Elland Road.
Reaction to Leeds United's Carabao Cup exit on penalties, despite having 33 shots on goal.
In this week's Members Show, Dan defends his choices, we set the terms for Willy Gnonto's redemption, and imagine if Leeds United players were board games.
Full time reaction to Leeds United's first win of the season in a high-scoring trip to Portman Road.
Phil pops to discuss the impact of Joel Piroe's signing for Leeds United. With the Dutchman through the door, more are set to follow as the deadline closes in.
Will little Willy be forgiven by the Elland Road faithful? Is he the only Leeds United player in history to have been a little turncoat bastard? Join us as we express our hopes and fears as we enter into the final week of the transfer window.
Water baby Westy's finest moment in a Leeds United shirt? An injury time volley on an otherwise bleak Tuesday night in Oldham, in 2007.
Could the EFL be too nice for Leeds United? We check in on what's been said in the football world in the last week
Phil gives us his verdict on Leeds United's performance against the Baggies and talks through Tyler Adams' departure as he experienced it.
Join us as we try to pretend Leeds United beat Birmingham, reflect on Victor Orta's legacy, and reminisce on the life and work of Mike Whitlow.
Straight from ER into the studio - we dissect the point against the Baggies. Is that elusive win coming?
As Leeds United prepare to face WBA, Phil chats about Daniel Farke's latest press conference, in which the boss suggested better times are just round the corner.
Jackie has left Leeds United and has gone on loan to Everton. Will we ever pull on the white shirt again? Plus legal disputes! Stubborn Willy! Fun & games!
We catch up with Flora, who has been tracking the progress of England's Lionesses Down Under, at the Women's World Cup.
From defeat in the West Midlands to phone a loan in West Yorkshire, we find out what's been said in the world of football this week.
Phil analyses Leeds United's loss at St Andrews and chats about the controversial loan clauses. Are fans right to feel angry?
In this week's Members Show, we take questions from the audience, Moscow talks ice hockey smut and Phil tells us what he sees happening in the world of Leeds United this season.
Thoughts at full time as an insipid performance by a threadbare Leeds team meant we left St Andrews empty handed.
Rodon, yes. Aarons, no. Phil Hay analyses another eventful few days at Elland Road and previews Birmingham.
We chat about Willy, Max, Joe, Tyler and Gustavo. Some we like, others need to grow up. We assemble the TSB Jury to pick a hero of the week and celebrate the Gray family tree.
Full time thoughts on United's 2-1 victory against the men from Shropshire that secured their place in the second round of the League Cup.
What's been said about Leeds United and in the football work in this opening week of the EFL calendar? Propaganda returns!
Phil Hay reacts to Leeds United's thrilling season opening draw against Cardiff City at Elland Road. Phil gives us his verdict on the squad: work to be done.
Full time reaction to the late goal that helped United salvage a draw against the Bluebirds in the season opener.
Phil joins us for a live stream to preview the big kick off ahead of Leeds United's new season.
Join us as we chat tough birds, the history and commerce of the city of Leeds, and contemplate why anyone would ever support anyone else.
Leeds United's season kicks off this week and we are ready for the Championship - even if the squad isn't quite there yet. At least young Cressy has put pen to paper.
With Sam Byram making a surprise appearance against Monaco, we discuss which players of his era we'd take back for the upcoming Championship season. Dan dabbles in eugenics, while Rob gets a maths lesson from Moscow.
The season is a mere week away, but 49ers have bigger questions to answer: how will we do our internet banking if there's no wi-fi at ER?
Phil delivers his thoughts after the Monaco friendly in York, when it was revealed Leeds United would be losing yet another player on loan.
If he was a beverage, what would he be? With all our players turdified, we turn our attention to the Leeds United managers of the 2022/2023 season, and Rickie Lambert inspires Michael to conduct a scientific experiment.
We look back on a star turn from Leeds United's Ghanaian superstar on a balmy night in the home of Europe's tax exiles and millionaires.
With moves afoot to rebuild Leeds United's midfield, Phil joins us to celebrate our recently retired hero, El Mago, Pablo Hernandez.
Shiny new things! Owners, technical staff, Ethan Ampadu. It's all been happening at Elland Road.
With EFL approval finally arriving and the signing of Ethan Ampadu imminent, Phil chats about a busy first day for the 49ers as owners of Leeds United.
In our third turd adventure, we rate the attackers in last year's LUFC squad and bring ou another hit collab.
The season kicks off in just 3 weeks and there's no sign of incoming players, but Daniel Farke is pleading patience. Here's what Phil makes of it.
Leeds United have a shiny new shirt but Rodrigo won't be wearing it. We look at the latest news from Elland Road.
Phil chats about Leeds United's opening preseason friendly that will see us wear our new kit, but will we see any fresh faces in the Peacocks' line-up?
We head back to February 2, 2019, when Marcelo Bielsa's table topping Leeds hosted Daniel Farke's Canaries in one of the season's defining games.
Phil Hay joins us to run the rule over the Leeds United squad and to chat about who the Whites have their eye on.
Does Leeds United's new boss hate animals? We analyse Daniel Farke's aversion to horses and dogs, and wonder: is the Kop Cat in trouble? 🤔
Phil joins us to chat about his first meeting with Leeds United's new boss Daniel Farke. What's next as the German sets to work?
The season is over and Leeds have been quite shit! Naturally, we're taking the opportunity to rate player performance by a medically recognised measure of shit. Join us to discover who's lacking fibre, which defender felt like weeing out of your bum, and for a very special karaoke performance by one Mr Ken Bates.
As Leeds United await the green light from the EFL, Phil Hay joins us to chat about the hold up and the chances of Daniel Farke being confirmed.
Somebody say something! Somebody do something! Until then we're stuck with rumours of Nat Phillips, who potentially brings an interesting father in law with him.
The members' show is back! This week, Michael has a bone to pick with Villa Park, Dan seems to know an awful lot about the 49ers, and one of our listeners is snogging Aleksandr Mitrović.
Phil joins us for a chat while we wait for Leeds United to appoint a new boss. Will it be Vieira, Farke or will Paraag and co spring a surprise?
Leeds United's fixtures have been released for the upcoming EFL campaign. Meh. And we don't even know yet who'll be managing us. Chop chop!
The story of Leeds United's post-season trip to South East Asia in the summer of 2018, just before someone special arrived to fix us.
Scouse arse-wiping, cow parties and a Friday night in Halifax. Just some of the stuff that happened as our 110+ walkers did 92 miles from Liverpool back to Leeds.
The Athletic's Leeds United writer chats to us about the crucial week that lies ahead at Elland Road as the Whites finalise their search for a new head coach.
It's new! It's exciting! It's a podcast!
Join us as we launch our new show exclusively for members. Listen to find out which two good decisions 49ers Enterprises could make to outstrip the last owners, what money can't buy prize you've the chance of winning and who's clipping Cristiano Ronaldo's toenails.
The Athletic's Leeds United writer, Phil Hay, joins us to dissect the first moves being made at Elland Road by soon-to-be-owners 49ers Enterprises.
We return from a short break to chat about the 49ers Enterprises buyout of Andrea Radrizzani and Aser Ventures. What do they need to do first at Elland Road?
We round up the joys of relegation from a playing point of view and ask: does anyone deserve our much-coveted Player of the Year award?
Join us as we dissect the big cake of shit that was this season and brace for what comes next.
Phil tackles the big questions posed by Leeds United's relegation from the Premier League: where is the owner and what happens next?
In a surprising twist, Leeds United lost the final game of the season and were relegated in the process. Full time thoughts.
Join us as we squabble over the rules of a Bielsa v Marsch themed quiz and contemplate mammal teats.
Willy Gnonto's driving licence might be the greatest success to come out of Elland Road this season. Join us for the week's news, heroes and villains and a preview of the final day.
With Leeds United about to drop into the Championship, here's what was said in the aftermath. Plus, we stop in on some old friends.
Phil Hay checks in on Monday morning to review the West Ham game and examine the bigger picture that sees the Whites staring down the barrel of the EFL.
On the whistle reaction to Leeds United's defeat at the London Stadium that has all but confirmed relegation.
Join us as we pray for a volcanic ash cloud to descend on Schiphol and celebrate the condition of being a Leeds United fan. The week's latest news, heroes, villains, and our preview of the Whites' visit to West Ham.
We have an important announcement! Plus we hear more clips from the football world and marvel at the silliness of it all.
We go back to August 2011, when Leeds United headed to Upton Park for the final time and faced a Hammers side managed by Sam Allardyce.
With Southampton relegated and Arsenal's title dreams in tatters, we feed off the sadness of others' as the end of the Premier League season hoves into view.
The Athletic's Leeds United writer drops in to debrief the thrilling 2-2 draw with Newcastle in 15 minutes.
Thoughts at full time as we trot down from Elland Road to the studio to react to a point against the Geordies.
Nobody wants to talk about football, so we tee you up with a quiz and go off piste with a bunch of questions.
Can Leeds United shithouse a win over Newcastle? The latest news, heroes and villains from a team gurgling the plughole.
We go back to August 2002, to the time the former England manager faced Man City for his first game in charge.
Leeds United went and got a normal result this weekend, but that was before the Premier League went mad on Bank Holiday Monday. Join us as we search for some fans sadder than the Elland Road faithful.
The Athletic's Leeds United writer dissects the Whites' weekend at the Etihad. Has the late flurry given the team the platform from which to save the season?
Reaction on the whistle to United's defeat at the Etihad in the final outing for the black kit.
Leeds United have spent half a million on motivating their weary players. Join us as we discuss Big Sam's arrival, Javi Gracia's departure and try really hard to pick a hero out of the ordeal.
Does someone always have it worse than Leeds United? At least Spurs gave us a grin this week.
Four cup finals, four chances to save Leeds United's Premier League status... one Big Sam.
As an antidote to the ill feeling surrounding Leeds United, we look back on the captivating sights, sounds and smells that made you fall in love with the Whites.
The Athletic's Phil Hay interrogates Leeds United's withering performance at Dean Court in 15 minutes.
The shoddy work of Leeds United's first team is rubbing off on the rest of us. Bonus clips and chat for members.
The season's nearly over and everyone else is doing badly, so how bad can being a Leeds United fan really be?
Spurs got spanked and Saints threw it all away - join us as we listen in on some of the Premier League's freshest losers.
Reaction as Leeds United took a point from the Foxes at Elland Road after leading for a long stretch.
Thoughts turn to alternative hobbies if Leeds United continue on their current path. Golf anyone?
Leeds united face the Foxes in a crucial relegation battle at Elland Road on Tuesday night. Strap in!
Phil Hay gives us a 15 minute debrief of the defeat at Craven Cottage and lays out the bare truth about the Leicester game: it's now or never for the Whites.
We travel back to February 2016 to a poorly attended 1-1 Championship draw. The game seemed to pass without incident. Or so we thought.
Another passive performance saw Leeds lose again at Craven Cottage. Full time reaction.
Relegation watch is back, but at least we've got Bao buns. We discuss the week's news and whether Leeds have got what it takes to out-grapple Fulham.
With Leeds United in disarray, we go for the low hanging fruit, including jibes at Frank Lampard. Plus: Michael makes a promise if the Whites stay up.
The Athletic's Phil Hay tries to sum up Leeds United's capitulation against Liverpool in just 15 minutes.
Leeds United have filed record breaking accounts, but where does the money come from and where does it go (besides Jean Kevin Augustin)?
One hefty Jean-Kévin Augustin shaped bill for Leeds United has helped us forget all the woes of Crystal Palace already.
Neil Warnock is becoming self-aware so we don't have to. Join us in trying our best to forget Sunday afternoon.
Despite Leeds United's thumping at the hands of Palace, the Premier League relegation places have been determined! Clips from the week in football.
The Athletic's Phil Hay reacts to Leeds United's second half capitulation against Roy Hodgson's team.
Leeds United face the Eagles in the Sunday 2pm kick off at Elland Road. Will the boys take a decisive step towards safety?
Leeds beat Forest and people were pleased. As were Chelsea simpletons with the return of their mediocre hero. The conspiracy against Wolves, however, runs deeper.
Victorious reaction straight from Elland Road following United's crucial win in the relegation clash against Cooper's Trees.
What did The Athletic's Leeds United writer make of the Whites' performance at the Emirates? And what will the Forest game yield?
Thoughts at full time as United fell to a defeat at the Emirates, despite a promising opening half hour.
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, so Adam Barlow is here to tell his story and explain why you definitely should feel your balls (if you have them). 🍒
Leeds United have won a really enormous trophy. We go over the latest news from the international break and preview the return of the Premier League.
We remember that time we torched Arsenal's title dreams and handed the trophy to our least favourite club. Fun though, wasn't it?
We chat to Leeds United fan Jonny Cooper about his stat work at Opta - just how does he come up with the facts he regularly tweets about the Whites?
We caught up with the Leeds United Women's stand-in skipper to celebrate her 300 appearances, just before she led the Whites to victory in the FAWNL Plate final.
Leeds United Women have a chance to bring home their first silverware in 13 years on Sunday. Acting captain Olivia Smart gives us the lowdown ahead of the FAWNL Plate final.
Leeds have won a game of football so relegation is cancelled. We discuss the latest United news, the week's heroes and villains, and knicker-sniffing.
Even more Propagoodies in this mammoth week of clips from the football world via Mississippi migraines and ChatGPT.
Leeds have won a game of football so this week, we're enjoying the outrage of objective journalists, boiling fans and totally unbiased Dave Phillips.
Reaction on the whistle to Leeds United's incredible win in an incident filled match at Molineux. Wow.
With Leeds hovering around the Premier League basement, we're gonna have to talk about it aren't we? We also try and talk ourselves into a win at Wolves.
We look back on Fabian Delph's star turn for Leeds United's League 1 visit to the Seagulls' temporary home at a Sussex athletics stadium.
Three humdingers! We tackle a trio of questions about the Leeds United squad. Bonus bit and bobs.
Leeds United get a point against a middling, nothing, no-history team, while Neil Warnock and Jake Humphrey are up to the same old bullshit.
From Elland Road into he studio with thoughts on the point against Brighton, secured with goals from Bamford and Harrison.
Enjoy our live show, featuring slightly bewildered guest Phil Hay, recorded at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds on 2nd March 2023 as part of the Leeds Lit Festival.
We react to Leeds United's decision to increase season ticket prices and look ahead to the weekend's fixture against Brighton.
Everything you need to know about the time John Carver's Leeds United (almost) entertained their way back to the Premier League.
We embrace the pleasure of other people's pain after a very very poignant moment for Scum fans.
Even when Leeds United lose there's something to smile about. Please do enjoy the Man Utd fans before and after the game at Anfield.
United left Stamford Bridge empty handed after Graham Potter's Chelsea scored the only goal of the game to secure victory.
Radz is saying things again! But Javi is quietly getting on with the job as we head to Chelsea armed with Junior Firpo 2.0.
It wasn't to be for a profligate Leeds United side that dominated the game at Craven Cottage but fell to two quality long range strikes.
We preview Leeds United's fifth round trip to Craven Cottage as the Whites pursue a place in the FA Cup quarter final.
Relationships are not like the movies! This month, Oli joins us from AMC to talk about the challenges we all face in love and life.
Not everyone enjoyed so triumphant a weekend as Junior Firpo. We toast the left-back and hear from some of this week's biggest losers.
Leeds United are finally back to winning ways against the Saints and here's what we made of it all, fresh from Elland Road.
Leeds United have a manager at last, but will his work permit arrive in time for Saturday's must-win against Southampton?
Would relegation be so bad? We decompress from Everton disappointment by listening to some of the week's other major losers.
Leeds United's new £5m man bagged his first, second and third goals for the Whites, dressed like Lazio, at the Dell, over the same weekend as the solar eclipse.
It's a hard time to be a Chelsea fan. We bring you the latest worries, whinging and Warnock from the last week in football.
Reaction to the news that the Spaniard has been named as Leeds United's new head coach.
Full time reaction as a dreadful Leeds United performance led to defeat at Goodison Park.
What if death was the only way out of Premier League management? We reconfigure the top flight accordingly. Don't blame us - Scum fans made us do it.
Michael Skubala is in charge of Leeds United and Bill has put pen to paper as we head to Everton for a crucial weekend showdown.
Tyler Adams was one of the standout performers in the England v USA game. We wrap up the latest from Qatar 2022 through a Leeds lens.
Who better to decide the fate of Adryan than Phil Hay? The second round of group ties concludes in the WBC.
With Mirco Antenucci back in action, we deploy Jonny Buchan to help us pick today's winners in the WBC.
With Leeds United starting their journey down through the divisions, the England-capped striker arrived from Middlesbrough as Mark Viduka went the other way.
Phil Hay is back to oversee the latest round of ties, including heavyweights like Robinson, Bessone and Healy.
Jonny Buchan returns to steer us through the second round of group games as Brian Flynn, Kamel Miacek and Tomas Brolin star.
Drama in the desert and Rasmus got booked for what?! We look ahead to the Black Friday showdown between England and the USA.
Phil Hay tags along as the final two groups swing into action, with ties featuring Yeboah, Sinisterra and Adryan.
The opening ties in groups E and F are settled as Jonny Buchan helps us adjudicate. Firpo, Alioski & Nunez all feature.
Tyler, Brenden and Dan James - we look at the early stages of the World Cup through our Leeds United lens.
Jonny Buchan joins us to help decide the outcome of more titanic clashes in the WBC, including Healy v Habibou.
It's Bamba versus Brolin (and more) as Phil Hay joins us for today's ties in the WBC as we ask: who's best at karaoke?
It's the prestigious curtain raiser of the WBC as host Joel Griffiths faces off against Lee Peltier in Group A.
We wrap up the pre-World Cup Leeds United news. Who's staying? Who's going? And who's actually looking forward to it?
This Horsforth lad broke through at Leeds United as a mere teenager, before going on to do a bunch of other less important stuff.
What is it with Leeds United?! Why can't we understand them? We tackle these and the other questions asked this week by Whites fans and the wider football world.
Reaction to Leeds United's defeat in the capital - a game they lost despite being ahead three times.
Leeds United have been ordered to pay for JKA, which feels very expensive. But would you do the same again? Spurs preview & shouty Victor.
Full time thoughts as an inexperienced Leeds side exited the League Cup due to a late goal at Molineux.
He was at Leeds United for only a couple of weeks in 2006 before he was immediately sold again. This is the TSB Guide to... David Livermore's bizarre transfer.
Bonus clips, chat and questions for TSB+ members. Where does that Bournemouth game rank alongside other comebacks?
We tackle the big questions in football thrown up by our trawl of the fan channels. With Leeds United beating Bournemouth, just how did the Dorset denizens react?
Reaction on the whistle as Leeds United defeated Bournemouth in a ridiculous game at Elland Road.
Leeds United have a new coach and he comes with some particularly interesting tastes. We cover that and the latest news about the Whites, and we preview Bournemouth.
A teenager striker came off the bench, turned the game and instantly became a Leeds United folk hero. This is the TSB Guide to Smudger's grand entrance.
Member exclusive bonus clips and chat after the Liverpool victory. This one covers some ground!
With Leeds United winning at Anfield we can finally laugh at the opposition fans! Some were more measured than others.
Ecstatic reaction on the full time whistle to Leeds United's late victory at Anfield thanks to Crysensio Summerville's birthday gift.
Check out all three parts of the weekly TSB show, including our preview of United's trip to Anfield.
We complete the group draw for the World Butter Cup, adding three teams to the seeds that were drawn in part 1.
Jesse's hanging on ahead of Liverpool as the under-21s push ahead. The latest Leeds United news, Saturday preview and hero and villain of the week.
Leeds United cult hero, Viking warrior, father of an extraterrestrial footballer, and Roy Keane-baiter. This is the TSB Guide to Alfie Haaland.
Bonus clips and chat following Fulham. Feeling sorry for Jesse and hoping Pat can hit the net, plus a pep talk from Ghostshark.
If us Leeds United fans can't be happy then no one can! We check out clips from across the football world and try to answer the questions they throw up.
Full time thoughts as the Whites fell to yet another defeat, this time at the hands of the Cottagers. Have we seen the end of Jesse Marsch?
The Butter Cup returns - this time on a global scale. Here we draw the seeds for the group stage of the world's premier Leeds-based head to head competition.
Reaction as another sorry display saw Leeds United fans voice their feelings towards Jesse Marsch.
We find every reason that Leeds United should beat Leicester, but will they actually do it? The latest Leeds news, including the possibility of a pizza party at ER.
Bonus discussion and clips after Arsenal. Are we cursed by hair? And why is this man shouting in an empty warehouse?
In the wake of the Leeds United v Arsenal game, we've realised what needs to happen with VAR. Clips from Leeds United and around the football world.
Leeds United's brush with danger at the airport got us thinking about planes. We run through the latest news, preview Arsenal and pick a hero and villain of the week.
Reaction from the opposition fans to Leeds United's defeat at Selhurst Park. It turns out they're not the happiest bunch either.
What's been said about Leeds United? In this episode we get Whites fan reaction to that tepid second half at Selhurst Park.
Reaction on the whistle as a toothless Leeds United fell to a second half Eze goal in Croydon.
Rob Conlon tells us about his adventures around Valencia as he goes to watch El Mago for the first time since March 2020.
Bizarre kick off times leaving fans stranded in Manchester, looking forward to a weekend trip to Croydon, and a clear winner of this week's villain award.
We hear from the man himself - Stuart Attwell - about why he's terrible at his job. That's entertainment!