The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

The Match Ball: QPR (H) | EFL Championship

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Full time thoughts as the Whites triumphed 2-0 at Elland Road against QPR to go top of the league. With levisolicitors.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acas...

#154: Blowhole

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With United defending their way to promotion, George Graham style, we look forward to maximum points in November. But with goals hard to come by, we w...

The Match Ball: Sheffield Wednesday (A) | EFL Championship

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

United came away from Hillsborough with a point in a 0-0 draw. Reaction at the full time whistle. With levisolicitors.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast...

The Match Ball: Preston North End (A) | EFL Championship

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Nketiah salvaged a late point for the Peacocks at Deepdale. Our full time thoughts. With levisolicitors.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

#153: Screaming in the Bathroom

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leeds United turned 100 years old and marked the occasion with a victory against Birmingham - even if it felt like an expensive week. We find out what...

The Match Ball: Birmingham City (H) | EFL Championship

19 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Whites defeated the Blues 1-0 at Elland Road in the centenary match. Here are our immediate post-match thoughts. With levisolicitors.co.uk Hosted ...

#152: Biscuit

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leeds United is 100 years old this week this biggest centenary news concerns Ellie the Elephant. With the international break nearly over, the team wi...

#151: Retired Police Dog

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When is a red card not a red card? When it's flashed at a Swiss Peacock, of course! We lost at Millwall, like we always lose at Millwall, but this tim...

The Match Ball: Millwall (A) | EFL Championship

05 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Peacocks lost 2-1 in Bermondsey. Here's our full time reaction as the 10-man Whites faltered at Millwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The Match Ball: WBA (H) | EFL Championship

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bielsa's boys beat Bilic's Baggies with Bamford brute force and a Bartley boot. Full time reaction following the 1-0 win at Elland Road. Hosted on Aca...

#150: John Charles Had No Pets

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

United lost at Charlton, so we're all a bit worried going into the West Brom game. Predictions for the game are mixed, but don't worry - the children ...

The Match Ball: Charlton Athletic (A) | EFL Championship

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Reaction from the Whites' 1-0 defeat at the Valley at the hands of Lee Bowyer's Addicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#149: Chainsaw

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're the fairest football team in all the land - and the whole world! While Leeds United continue to upset everyone for no discernible reason, Derby ...

The Match Ball: Derby County (H) | EFL Championship

21 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

United were hit buy a late sucker punch and drew 1-1 with Derby County at Elland Road. Here are our post-match thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

#148: Foot Punches

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

United defeated Barnsley and returned to the top of the league. Is this thing we're feeling... joy? Marcelo's in Morrison's while Klich's in the pink,...

The Match Ball: Barnsley (A) | EFL Championship

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Late goals from Eddie Nketiah and Mateusz Klich secured a 2-0 victory for Leeds United at Oakwell. Here's our immediate full time reaction as the Peac...

#147: High Speed Kicks

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kalvin has signed and will definitely stay for 5 whole years! Hooray! Players have been off on international duty - some more than others - but they'r...

#146: Strangled a Horse

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a fairly disappointing week in the world of Leeds United - at least by our own standards. After being knocked out of the Carabao Cup on pena...

The Match Ball: Swansea City (H) | EFL Championship

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Full time reaction from Leeds United's 1-0 defeat at home to Swansea City. The return of the Griefcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

#145: Sounds 'Orrible

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leeds crushed Stoke in the league with Pablo's slide rule passing, but will the run of great form continue as we face the Swans at the weekend - along...

The Match Ball: Stoke City (H) | Carabao Cup 2

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Full time reaction after Leeds went out of the Carabao Cup Second Round on penalties to Stoke City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

The Match Ball: Stoke City (A) | EFL Championship

24 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Immediate reaction from the Potteries - including bonus seagulls and rats - as Leeds United defeat Stoke City 3-0 at the Bet365 Stadium. Hosted on Aca...

The Match Ball: Brentford (H) | EFL Championship

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the return of Pontus Jansson to ER and it's another three points for the Mighty Whites, who return to the top of the Championship table. Here are...

#144: Phil Hay

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Phil Hay from theathletic.co.uk who tells us what we've learned so far this season and looks ahead to the return of Pontus Jansson in ...

The Match Ball: Wigan Athletic (A) | EFL Championship

17 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Two goals from Patrick Bamford means Leeds defeat Wigan 2-0 at the DW Stadium. It's 7 points out of 9 and Leeds United are top of the league and undef...

#143: Thankles

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're unbeaten in the league and it's making us cocky! It's onwards with Eddie to plucky little Salford, followed by the famous Pie Barm Pearce derby ...

Bonus: 100 Years of Leeds United • 1919-2019 - Money, Leeds & Self Destruction

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the launch of Daniel Chapman's book (better known as Moscowhite), we chat to Moscow about three themes that have run throughout the club'...

The Match Ball: Nottingham Forest (H) | EFL Championship

10 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The full time whistle has gone in the first home game of the season at Elland Road and it finished Leeds United 1-1 Nottingham Forest. Here's our imme...

#142: Tactically Advanced Soccer Cats

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leeds United have a 100% record in the Championship and that's the way it'll stay! Who'd bet against it? Certainly not Kiko and Pat, with their huge c...

The Match Ball: Bristol City (A) | EFL Championship

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Post match reaction following United's 3-1 opening day win at Ashton Gate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#141: Meat Voucher

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the eve of the centenary season and optimism is running high on the podcast, but will it last? It's Bristol City up first, who have recently sold...

Bonus: Graham Smyth | Season Preview

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We go to meet the YEP's new Chief Football Writer, Graham Smyth, and find out about him and his thoughts on Leeds United. We learn who he supports, hi...

#140: Pigeon & Chicken

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

United return from Australia following some Pablo magic, to a surprise friendly! The god rod is offshore, but will it soon be swimming in lager? It's ...

#139: South Seas

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The friendlies are underway and the Peacocks are flying to Australia. Alioski was sensibly left behind, because who'd want to be sat in the chair in f...

#138: Honeymoon

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 som...

#137: Jack Quark

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#136: Monobrow

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Cl...

#135: Angle Grinder

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#134: Iberian Pie Shop

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#133: In A Dress

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#132: Phil Hay

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, th...

#131: Destroy 2,000 Years of Culture

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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: ...

BONUS: Griefcast

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You know what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#130: Taco Bill

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

#129: Christa Ackroyd

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 (m...

#128: I'm Her Real Dad

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

#127: Silence of the Pigs

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#126: Woodlice In The Car Park

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded, straight after the Wednesday victory, this podcast is an adrenaline fuelled celebration of all that is good and great about the club. Promot...

#125: Plain Naan

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#124: Shaking The Last Drops

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#123: Gumming On A Pringle

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we demonstrate our extensive geographical knowledge. Or is it a load of Balkans? Gjanni has been upsetting people and staying onside, ...

Bonus: The Extra Ball #001

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 lau...

#122: Punching A Few Kids

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

#121: Lovely Day

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Bristol suitably processed at the weekend, Lee Johnson seems to have more chips than a potato. The terrifying prospect of promotion looms large, ...

#120: Cross Eyed Lion

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Alio...

Coming Soon - The Extra Ball

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 voic...

#119: Raised By Dogs

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Prin...

#118: Zumba Instructor

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 defeate...

#117: Throwing Salt

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

#116: Strings For Patrick

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#115: Wibbling Thighs

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

#114: Honking Goose

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sal...

#113: Cheers, Son's Crying

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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....

#112: Can't Cry, Won't Cry

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

#111: Monkey Glands

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

#110: Feliz Navidad

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

#109: Me Mam's Cooking

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bolt...

#108: Dandelion & Burdock

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#107: Straight Outta Beeston

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#106: Don't Call It A Comeback

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#105: Total Saiz of The Heart

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 wheth...

#104: The Paul Era

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 whet...

#103 Part 2: No Logo

28 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#103 Part 1: The Comeback King

27 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 pitc...

#102: A.A.

11 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#102: Pablo Honey

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 month...

#101: Curse of The Milk Baby

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 horror...

#100: The Toilets at Popworld (Part 1 of 2)

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#99: Engineering & Transmissions

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#98: Free Tickets To Nothing

17 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#97 (Part 2): Judge Judy

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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. Ther...

#97 (Part 1): Tell It To My Heart

03 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#96: Barmy Steve's Sarnie Army

10 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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, nobod...

The Long Ball #1: Leeds Fans Utd

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#95: Very Naughty Boy

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The pod speaks to Adam Pope of BBC Radio Leeds to get his thoughts on his favourite things of the season so far, plus what it's like to work with Noel...

#94: Two Ton Tessie

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The season is underway so the pod runs the rule over the new boys in the squad and comes up with an interesting theory about Sam Byram's form. Moscow'...

#93: Wispy Wingers

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The pod makes a triumphant return for the new season but rest assured that the same old nonsense is rife throughout. There's a reflection on preseason...

#92: Cellino of the Year

03 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast returns to wrap up all the nonsense from last season. It thanks the scorned Redders and welcomes Uwe Rosler as the next watermelon, but wi...

#91: Evil Men Have Beards

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's been another fortnight of unbridled chaos at Leeds United, and the pod does its best to make sense of the madness. It's not easy though, as Mosco...

#90: Drone Strike (9th Apr 2015)

11 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was all going so well. Too well. Of course, it was never going to last. How dare Steve Thompson swear/insult a man bag/underperform/kick a child a ...

#89: Bring Back The Cat (17th Mar 2015)

20 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while, but the pod in new surroundings. Lots has happened since the last one, including the blistering run of form that has seen United mo...

#88: Unbreakable (12th Dec 2014)

21 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We did it! No, we're not referring to those three magnificent points against Derby, we're talking about the FSF awards. Did we mention...? Oh we did.....

#87: Break A Leg, Darling (28th Nov 2014)

29 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

After Luke Varney's incredible piece of acting on Saturday, the pod reconvenes to celebrate everything theatrical. There's David Haigh's tearful perfo...

#86: Great Bunch Of Lads (7th Nov 2014)

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast reconvenes - still minus Oddy - to celebrate Redders' turn in the Elland Road dugout. Again. Or is it really Carlo Mazzone? Meanwhile, Red...

#85: Mystic Moscow (24th Oct 2014)

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded ahead of the Wolves game, Moscowhite is freakishly accurate about Darko Milanic's future prospects at Leeds United, as he predicts that the S...

#84: David Batty's Steam Train (9th Oct 2014)

09 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Huddersfield are having dog trouble but there's no such issue for Massimo at Brentford, as his arrives safely in a bread bun. The pod tackles the burn...

#83: Top Hat & Tails (19th Sep 2014)

20 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

There's still no head coach, but it appears we're better without one as Redders' troops start to gather some momentum on their march with a hard fough...

#82 (Part 2 of 2): Village Aunties (6th Sep 2014)

07 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast has a chat with Phil Hay of the YEP and gets his verdict on the short-lived Hockaday era. Phil also runs through his likely successor in t...

#81 (Part 1 of 2): Floundering Giraffe (5th Sep 2014)

06 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The season is just about underway but it's all over for David "Pressure" Hockaday. The pod reflects on the beginning, middle and the end of The Hock's...

#80 (Part 2 of 2): Sometimes Always Never (7th Aug 2014)

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of the pre-season pair of pods. This time it's all about looking forward: new owner, new mana... - sorry - coach, new players, new st...