Leeds United - Inside Elland Road

Sheer balls of it

18 Apr 2024

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Leeds are wobbling as we enter the crunch period of the season. Play-offs are a realistic possibility, much to the dismay of journalists who had prema...

Miner's canary

10 Apr 2024

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Joe and Graham return after a brief hiatus to dissect and digest Leeds' recent blip against Coventry and Sunderland. On the agenda this week: to B...

Enjoyment beverages

21 Mar 2024

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It's the international break on the Inside Elland Road podcast but that doesn't mean Graham and Joe have the week off. Millwall debrief, going...

Always a cheesecake

15 Mar 2024

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Join Joe and Graham this week as Leeds United's confectionary mystery is solved, Archie Gray turns 18, Thorp Arch becomes a crêche, Pascal Struij...

Pick your poison

07 Mar 2024

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One draw and one win since the last recording, Graham and Joe dig into the themes of last weekend's 1-1 slug-fest with Huddersfield Town and Tuesd...

Beauty and the Beast

01 Mar 2024

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"It feels like a win" said a former Leeds United head coach after defeat by one of English football's big boys - except this time, it ac...

Live, laugh, love

22 Feb 2024

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The second of two episodes this week, previewing Leicester City's visit to Elland Road on Friday night. Joe and Graham explain why eyes will be on...

Trekkoslovakia

19 Feb 2024

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Leeds United's South West England Odyssey has come to an end with the team still unbeaten in 2024 and taking maximum points from eight consecutive...

Route Swan

14 Feb 2024

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Leeds are up to second after their seventh straight league win. Their latest, a 4-0 hammering of Swansea City in South Wales. This week, Graham and Jo...

PETA on the phone

09 Feb 2024

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This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Graham and Joe reveal just what the Leeds physiotherapists are up to their elbows in this season, the Hom...

Deadline Day Special: Scossie

01 Feb 2024

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It's Deadline Day. Leeds United have been on the phones, doing the deals and are expected to announce Connor Roberts from Burnley imminently. Grah...

Relief Davis

23 Jan 2024

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Leeds are on a roll, meanwhile Graham even managed to make it through this week's episode without a single yawn - more on that later - things are ...

Moon boots

17 Jan 2024

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Three three-nil victories to start 2024 - Leeds are back in form, while Graham and Joe are back in the recording booth. This week: Archie Gray's n...

Domino Effect

10 Jan 2024

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Third Round, two right-backs and one wonder-strike - that's the story of the week in Leeds United. Graham and Joe discuss Djed Spence's premat...

Pizza vouchers

04 Jan 2024

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Happy New Year, Leeds fans! The first episode of 2024 gets underway with transfer talk, Firpo chants, tactical tweaks and Karl Darlow's 4D chess. ...

A-Gray in a manger

28 Dec 2023

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A busy festive period of press conferences, games, holidays and second helpings of Christmas dinner have been punctuated by wins, losses and one forge...

Festival of greed

06 Dec 2023

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Graham and Joe are back to defend their title-winning podcast with a spring in their step and a distinct Christmas theme to their usual whimsy. Leeds,...

Charity Shield

01 Dec 2023

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This week's podcast was a little different, in that Graham and Joe were recording just down the hall from each other. There's a good reason fo...

Bespoke poetry

23 Nov 2023

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The international break is done and dusted, which means Graham and Joe are - genuinely - looking forward to Rotherham on Friday night. No, really. On ...

Sensible suits

14 Nov 2023

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Leeds kept up their winning ways at the weekend which means Graham and Joe head into the international break in a chipper mood yet again. During this ...

Hotstepper

10 Nov 2023

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This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Graham and Joe reflect on last Friday night's 1-0 win over Leicester City, Leeds fans' views on S...

A charming kind of silly

31 Oct 2023

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Three games, two wins and one missed penalty to dissect since the last episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast - Graham and Joe are back on the case...

Local beans for local people

19 Oct 2023

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This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Graham and Joe discuss Daniel Farke's latest press conference, mood and sartorial preferences, the en...

I like the Bullring

11 Oct 2023

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Leeds have lost just once in nine games as the second international break of the season gets underway, so this one's chock-full of whimsy. Graham ...

Schadenfreude

06 Oct 2023

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What's German for '13-minute explanation as to why Joël Piroe isn't actually best at No. 9'? Daniel Farke would know, probably. Graha...

Let's get ice cream

27 Sep 2023

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The boys are back, in more sense than one. Leeds are winning football matches, while Graham and Joe return following their travels to Millwall, Hull a...

Farkastic

15 Sep 2023

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The international break is over for another month, hooray, but it means Leeds are back in action at a ground they've typically not been too succes...

Groin strain confirmed

06 Sep 2023

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Leeds United may be taking a break from action over the next two weeks, but the Inside Elland Road podcast isn't. Graham and Joe debrief following...

Transfer Dreadline Day

31 Aug 2023

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The end is in sight. The summer transfer deadline is almost upon us, but Leeds remain active in the market. Gruev and Kamara set to arrive, while ques...

Dolphins and rainbows and balloons

24 Aug 2023

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New signings on the horizon, Willy Gnonto apologising to Daniel Farke and Luis Sinisterra back in contention for the weekend. Dare we say, things are ...

A loan again, naturally

21 Aug 2023

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Graham and Joe are back with a bumper episode discussing all things Leeds United: transfers, the start to the season, celebrity listeners, clauses, cl...

I know what you did last summer

26 Jul 2023

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This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Joe and Graham discuss the loans, which members of Leeds' squad Daniel Farke could bench-press, first...

We're not in Kansas anymore

20 Jul 2023

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Trouble-free takeover, new signings, Michael Phelps, bids rejected for star players and more incomings on the horizon - is that you, Leeds United? Joe...

Dead inside

14 Jul 2023

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Graham is back from Oslo where Leeds kicked off their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 defeat to Man United, rejoining Joe in the virtual IER podcast st...

Junior Forshaw

06 Jul 2023

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He's here. Daniel Farke has been announced as Leeds United manager on a four-year deal. Bring on the Championship. Graham and Joe react to the new...

Boilers not betting

29 Jun 2023

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Another week in which Leeds United's takeover is yet to be ratified by the EFL, which has had a knock-on effect with regards to the imminent appoi...

I had a dream last night

22 Jun 2023

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Welcome back to the world of Leeds United where, no, they haven't yet appointed a manager but Graham and Joe didn't find topics of conversatio...

PoppyKoch

14 Jun 2023

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Graham and Joe return to discuss news of a takeover agreement, as well as confirmation that Leeds United's managerial candidates have been put thr...

End of season special: Radrizzani emergency

01 Jun 2023

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Joe and Graham discuss the fallout from Leeds United's relegation last weekend, in addition to the ownership situation at Elland Road, which as of...

Keep your pecker up

26 May 2023

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Graham and Joe preview the final fixture of the season, relegation permutations, takeover talk, the interview that never was and plenty more from yet ...

Send a bottle

18 May 2023

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Joe and Graham discuss Leeds United's 2-2 draw with Newcastle, their trip to West Ham this coming weekend, abuse suffered by Patrick Bamford on so...

Go daft

11 May 2023

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Joe and Graham are back this week discussing all things Leeds United after the Whites lost out narrowly - but not so narrowly - to Man City last Satur...

But it's my birthday

04 May 2023

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Two high-profile departures, one high-profile arrival and two medium-profile podcasters not quite sure what to do with themselves at Elland Road this ...

Salmon in French

27 Apr 2023

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The gruesome two-some Joe and Graham return after a short hiatus with Leeds United winless in four and staring down the barrel of Premier League releg...

Rabbit wedding

06 Apr 2023

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Joe and Graham recap two Leeds United fixtures - defeat in the capital, and a crucial three points at Elland Road - as well as the moving memorial ser...

Coopercast

30 Mar 2023

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Joe and Graham recap the international break, discuss injuries (and solutions) for Max Wöber and Willy Gnonto, as well as the merits of club captain ...

Mad scientist

22 Mar 2023

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Joe and Graham reflect on last Saturday's crazy game at Molineux, in which Leeds United ran out 4-2 winners, Javi Gracia's composure and getting stuck...

All grease and bicep

16 Mar 2023

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Joe and Graham - of newfound winter sport fame - are back with this week's Inside Elland Road pod to discuss Tyler Adams' hamstring injury, Wolves wor...

Cosmetic efforts

09 Mar 2023

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Joe and Graham return this week with a Leeds United injury latest, discussion on the readiness of Darko Gyabi and Archie Gray, Robin Koch's transfer l...

Posh elbows

02 Mar 2023

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Joe and Graham recap the first week of the Javi Gracia era, which featured one pressure-relieving Premier League victory and one undeserved FA Cup exi...

Gracia, not Garcia

22 Feb 2023

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Leeds United announced the appointment of Spanish coach Javi Gracia as the club's new manager this week. The YEP's Graham Smyth and Joe Donnohue discu...

Least sexy headline

16 Feb 2023

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Joe and Graham are back this week to discuss all things Michael Skubala in Battle of the Caretakers, Jesse Marsch what-ifs, Sean Dyche impressions and...

Döppelbeckenbauer

07 Feb 2023

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Leeds United have parted company with Jesse Marsch and are set to appoint a successor. Graham Smyth and Joe Donnohue discuss the potential candidates,...

Date night

27 Jan 2023

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When Jesse Marsch told his wife they were 'going to the Wham', she probably thought he was taking her to an Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael tribute...

Plausible deniability

20 Jan 2023

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Cup wins, record signings, scissor-kick stunners and what about Klich's middle-finger salute? It hasn't been a very ordinary week in the world of Leed...

Root-air

12 Jan 2023

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It's transfer season and Leeds are active. Joe and Graham discuss the anticipated arrival of Georginio Rutter, Jesse Marsch's referee plea, the Willy ...

Leeds United Biltong

06 Jan 2023

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Joe and Graham are back to discuss Mateusz Klich's Elland Road farewell, back-to-back Leeds United draws, Super Willy Gnonto, new boy Max Wöber, the ...

Can of worms

29 Dec 2022

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Graham and Joe are back to discuss everything that's been happening in the world of Leeds United, from trips to Spain, mid-season friendlies, Kalvin P...

Marschu Picchu

24 Nov 2022

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Graham and Joe return after a one-week break to discuss all things Leeds United and the FIFA World Cup. Tyler Adams' stars and stripes forever, Jesse ...

Very best and the very worst

10 Nov 2022

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The YEP's Joe Donnohue and Graham Smyth recap the last week in Leeds United: a comeback victory over Bournemouth followed by the damp squib Carabao Cu...

Walking on sunshine

03 Nov 2022

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Wins are back. Graham is back. Football's good again. The G man and Joe discuss last weekend's win over Liverpool, the team's fancy dress Halloween pa...

Debrief with Jesse

27 Oct 2022

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Back from Jesse Marsch's press conference at Thorp Arch, YEP journalist Joe Donnohue discusses injuries (not again), the American's position at the cl...

Hodge podge

21 Oct 2022

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Leeds are winless in seven games and all of a sudden head coach Jesse Marsch is fielding questions over his future - where did it all go awry? YEP jou...

A steady flow of biscuits

13 Oct 2022

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YEP duo Graham Smyth and Joe Donnohue debrief after Crystal Palace and the U21s' latest win at Sunderland - which included a bizarre press box experie...

Those pesky kids

05 Oct 2022

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Villa was miserable. Tranmere was delightful. Leeds' senior squad and Under-21s have had contrasting fortunes over the past week. Listen to YEP chief ...

I like those scenes

29 Sep 2022

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Aston Villa visit Elland Road on Sunday. They're always quiet affairs, aren't they? YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth and Leeds United journalist...

An Unpredictable Creature

15 Sep 2022

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Premier League postponements, 29 days without a first-team game. What on earth are we going to talk about? Never fear. The IER podcast discusses Robin...

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Leeds United Summer 2022 edition

08 Sep 2022

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Transfer deadline day felt like a spaghetti western for Leeds United's board of directors, believing to have lasso'd Cody Gakpo over from the Netherla...

Leeds United 1-1 Everton: Bitesize match reaction

31 Aug 2022

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YEP reporter Lee Sobot unpacks Tuesday night's action as Leeds are held to a 1-1 draw by Frank Lampard's Everton at Elland Road

Brighton 1-0 Leeds United: Bitesize match reaction

27 Aug 2022

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Leeds' unbeaten run comes to an end but through no fault of Illan Meslier's, who had ice in his veins once again this afternoon. A bitesize verdict on...

Archie Gray's GCSEs

25 Aug 2022

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After a two-week break, YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth returns to his regular spot on the podcast to discuss the week in Leeds United. We've h...

Leeds United 3-1 Barnsley: Bitesize match reaction

24 Aug 2022

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Leeds make it past Barnsley for another sweet sip of Carabao in the Third Round. They've been drawn against Wolves, setting up Marsch vs Lage 2: This ...

Leeds United 3-0 Chelsea: Bitesize match reaction

21 Aug 2022

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Leeds United reporter Lee Sobot delivers the YEP's verdict on a famous day at Elland Road

Gnonto and Robin

19 Aug 2022

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No giggling at the back. What sort of nickname do you give to a double-act made up of Willy Gnonto and Robin Koch? Gnonto and Robin, of course. Joe Do...

Southampton 2-2 Leeds United: Bitesize match reaction

13 Aug 2022

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YEP reporter Joe Donnohue offers his instant match reaction from the St Mary's Stadium

Inhospitable working conditions

11 Aug 2022

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The Inside Elland Road podcast returns this week with a debrief of Jesse Marsch's pre-match press conference from YEP reporter Lee Sobot and host Joe ...

Leeds United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Bitesize match reaction

06 Aug 2022

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YEP reporter Lee Sobot offers his verdict on Leeds United's opening day victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers with strikes from Rodrigo and a dubious R...

"You're a wizard, Joffy"

04 Aug 2022

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YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth and Leeds United journalist Joe Donnohue dissect Jesse Marsch's pre-match press conference ahead of Wolves' vis...

Comeback Season

03 Aug 2022

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The Inside Elland Road Podcast returns with YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth and Leeds United journalist Joe Donnohue ahead of the 2022/23 seaso...

Leeds United YEP Q&A - December 1

01 Dec 2021

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Leeds United writers Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart discuss all the latest from Elland Road and look back on a vital midweek win over Crystal Palace ah...

Leeds United YEP Q&A - November 12

12 Nov 2021

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Leeds United writers Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart take time out over the November international break to answer your questions via the YEP social cha...

Episode 102 - The Euros are coming

10 Jun 2021

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart discuss all the latest news from LS11 and lo...

Episode 101 - Let transfer silly season commence

04 Jun 2021

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart discuss all the latest news from LS11 and as...

Episode 100 - The season that was

26 May 2021

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart reflect on the season that was for Leeds Uni...

Episode 99 - Sax machine

20 Apr 2021

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart reflect on a win at Manchester City, a draw ...

Episode 98 - £10.2m deal

06 Jan 2021

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart look back on defeat at Tottenham Hotspur, ta...

Episode 97 - The Bielsa experience package

10 Dec 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Graham Smyth and Joe Urquhart look back on defeat at Chelsea, preview the ...

Episode 96 - Le Mur

02 Dec 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart cast their ey...

Episode 95 - Not worth falling out

26 Nov 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart cast their ey...

Episode 94 - VARdy check

04 Nov 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart cast their ey...

Episode 93 - Is this real life?

08 Oct 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart cast their ey...

Episode 92 - How much is that Dallas in the window?

30 Sep 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart reflect on a ...

Episode 91 - Are you not entertained?

15 Sep 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart reflect on a ...

Episode 90 - WGUAFC

24 Jul 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart reflect on a ...

Episode 89 - Hold tight

14 Jul 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart discuss a dra...

Episode 88 - Who needs corners anyway, right?

03 Jul 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart discuss an up...

Episode 87 - Frustrating Leeds

23 Jun 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart discuss Marce...

Episode 86 - The Wait Is Over

19 Jun 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart are back toge...

Episode 85 - Boyhood heroes

26 Mar 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart get together ...

Episode 84 - Oh what could have been

20 Mar 2020

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The Inside Elland Road podcast exclusively from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Chief football writer Graham Smyth and reporter Joe Urquhart get together ...