The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast
Episodes
#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...
#79 (Part 1 of 2): Round The U-Bend (6th Aug 2014)
06 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's part one of a pre-season double header. In this edition of the podcast the lads look back at a season that proved memorable for all the wrong rea...
#78: Enemy of the State (25th Apr 2014)
02 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As we haven't been on Sky's cameras enough during this pitiful season, it turns out somebody at Leeds United wanted a closer look at the club. Meanwhi...
#77: After The Madness (11th Apr 2014)
16 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Where to begin? Late night phone calls. Ken's retro comeback. £35m. Michael Herpes Brown. Due diligence. Pughnock. Ian Thomas Moore and his trips to ...
#76: Before The Madness (21st Mar 2014)
27 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded just before the Football League failed Cellino, the podcast reminisces on the Elland Road goal feasts against Bolton and Reading. There's a l...
#75: Hear The Drummer Get Wicked (27th Feb 2014)
27 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The pod speaks to the YEP's Chief Football Writer, Phil Hay, about Cellino's as-yet-unapproved takeover. It isn't stopping Massimo, mind, as he's appa...
#74: You Reap What You Sow (7th Feb 2014)
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought it could get any more ridiculous, along comes Massimo. The pod attempts to dissect the takeover madness - some of it in real tim...
#73: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again... (23rd Jan 2014)
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Times are tough at Elland Road, but is there some light at the end of the takeover tunnel? The lads try and unpick the mess that involves GFH, David H...
#72: Half Term Report (10th Jan 2014)
20 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back after the winter break and it's time to assess the team's season so far. How would you score them? Especially if you get to choose y...
#71: Noel's Christmas Presents (13th Dec 2013)
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the festive season rapidly hurtling towards Elland Road, the podcast gives you the chance to buy a gift for a Leeds United figure, past or presen...
#70: What's Going On (29th Nov 2013)
05 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is Michael Tonge about to release one of the all time great soul albums? The pod attempts to answer this and other pressing questions. What are Watfor...
#69: Beef Wellington (15th Nov 2013)
22 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Six goals! Six points! The joy of six! It's all round to Howard's for Beef Wellington to celebrate! Ross McCormack is on fire and the Brown/Pugh axis ...
#68: Don't Get Me Wrong (31st Oct 2013)
07 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After Michael dismissed Matt Smith's early form for the Whites, he promptly popped up with three goals, so this time the pod celebrates those occasion...
#67: 99 Problems (17th Oct 2013)
22 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United never win 4-0 anymore do they? With that in mind the pod sets about dismantling what's up with the club. From the petty to the ridiculous...
#66: Rebuilding (27th Sep 2013)
30 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The team is back in the losing habit, but it's a time for reflection on the job at hand, rather than for panicking - just yet. There's no sign of a st...
#65: Tradition (13th Sep 2013)
13 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
TSB has a chat with Brian McDermott (no, really) about the return of the wave, and looks at whether the resurrection of the Revie traditions is to be ...
#64: Willy's Bar (30th Aug 2013)
30 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay, chief football writer of the YEP, joins the pod for a round up ahead of the transfer deadline. With Scott Wootton signed up, is there a fift...
#63: A Message To You Rudy (15th Aug 2013)
15 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With four points from the opening two games, things are looking up on the good ship LUFC. There's a new captain at the helm and the pod celebrates Rod...
#62: Bob's Full House (2nd Aug 2013)
02 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast returns for the new season, and everything's here: the departures, the closures, the kit, the new signings, the plane, the predictions, pr...
#61 Part 2: Adam Ant Face Paint (7th Jun 2013)
07 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of 2. After the retrospective in part 1, this half of the podcast looks forward to next season. The team mulls over: Brian McDermott, GFH, seas...
#61 Part 1: Teenage Mutant Karate Tortoises (6th Jun 2013)
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of 2. The first half of this end of season podcast is a retrospective of the 2012-13 season: where it went wrong - and where it went even wrong...
#60: Horses For Courses (1st Mar 2013)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This time the pod consumes all things equine - including the occasional donkey. Colin features heavily too, whether he's being self-serving, sexist or...
#59: A Casual Chat (8th Feb 2013)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The pod speaks to Andy Pye about the casuals exhibition and book 'Wish You Were Here'. There's joy at the Spurs victory and the encouraging signs agai...
#58: Double Trouble Part 2 (25th Jan 2013)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's the second installment of the two-part girthcast and the lads predict doom against Spurs and Cardiff. The general state of things at LUFC is give...
#58: Double Trouble Part 1 (24th Jan 2013)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After a winter break the pod returns with a mammoth two-parter. New sound! New voiceover! Same old story at Leeds! Recorded just before that whole awk...
#57: Presidential Rejection (30th Nov 2012)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the takeover finally nearing its end, GHFC are taking control and the team is winning again. We've even loaned some players! A wave of optimism h...
#56: Tenners Unlimited (16th Nov 2012)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Take note - recorded just before the takeover! There's dodgy money being passed around, while the ball flies over everyone's head in a pointless perio...
#55: Vile Animals (2nd Nov 2012)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With United hammered in the media, the pod examines the events at Sheffield Wednesday; songs, assaults, a bit of football - the lot. There's positive ...
#54: Rodri Wallace (12th Oct 2012)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The international break is upon us, so it's time for the boys to take stock of the season so far. It's a general thumbs up as United's unbeaten streak...
#53: The Man In The Middle (28th Sep 2012)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
From bad to worse - United have endured some refs across the ages and paranoia rules the pod as the team recalls famous officiating crimes. The YEP's ...
#52: Catapedaphobia (14th Sep 2012)
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the international break there's only the Blackburn match to discuss. In. Excrutiating. Detail. TSB writer Amitai Winehouse runs the rule ove...
#51: Never Liked Him (31st Aug 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With El-Hadji Diouf putting pen to paper at ER, the team fondly remembers other loveable characters, such as Carlton Palmer, Jody Morris and Mark Aizl...
#50: Planet Of The Apes (17th Aug 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The pod returns after its summer break and everything is different. We've bought the whole of Portsmouth, there are Arabs knocking at the door while K...
#49: Movin' On Up (7th May 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Finally the season is over, but there's plenty still to discuss. With the transfer window now open and with Colin's Clearout well underway, the team g...
#48: Into The Red Mist (11th Apr 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this extended podcast, the team pick over the rotten corpse of Leeds United's season - three games, three red cards, three defeats, four angry podc...
#47: Ten Goal Tuesday (29th Mar 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
At least Warnock has sorted out the defence, eh? After the Forest horror show, the pod - missing a man - reflects on that and the other matches, inclu...
#46: The New Broom (15th Mar 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Elland Road is awash with optimism and so is the pod - well most of it anyway. In light of recent performances and a great win at Middlesbrough, the t...
#45: Trust In Colin (1st Mar 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Warnock has arrived at Elland Road along with Danny Webber, but Andros Townsend's head is no longer with us, which casts a large shadow over proc...
#44: Managing To Succeed (8th Feb 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's all change at Elland Road as the pod examines Simon's sacking and his likely successor. There's also chatter about the Smiths, shirt numbers, sen...
#43: Jonny's Gone (26th Jan 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the pod, Howson is history at Leeds United and there's substantial unrest on the terraces. The Yorkshire Evening Post's Leeds Unite...
#42: Meaning Of Life Pod (12th Jan 2012)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Past and future are put under the microscope in pod 42. After United's traditional blip over the festive period the boys hope for a better 2012 and, T...
#41: Festive Cheer (25th Dec 2011)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
United have been in the giving mood in the run up to Christmas, unselfishly letting the likes of Watford and Reading take points from us. There's a jo...
#40: Gary Speed (8th Dec 2011)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After a three week hiatus the team returns with a specially extended podcast to remember Gary Speed. There's joy at three wins out of four, even if An...
#39: Under Pressure (17th Nov 2011)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After Paul Rachuka's meltdown aaginst Blackpool the team mulls over the pressures of playing for the Whites and wonders if our history is overbearing....
#38: Horror Show (2nd Nov 2011)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's Halloween so the team appropriately reflect on recent defensive horrors from Rachubka and O'Dea, and recall various grim memories from the past -...
#37: Bad Barnet Chat (13th Oct 2011)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a busy old week with the 'Who Owns Leeds United?' documentary on telly and the pod speaks to the programme's producer, Neil Morrow, to find ...
#36: Indefensible (29th Sep 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With United shipping goals, or Leigh Bromby is at least, the team carry out an inquest into the shaky backline. There's reaction to Kilkenny's netbust...
#35: Il Principito (15th Sep 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There's a musical feel to this edition of the pod - complete with actual singing - as the team talks football songs. There's a review of the Palace ga...
#34: Buzz Swoosh Bang (1st Sep 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's transfer deadline day and the pod attempts to capture some of the excitement with a lot of Sky Sports-style loud noises and hyperbole. It's au re...
#33: Contenders Ready, Gladiators Ready (16th Aug 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The season is underway and normal service is resumed. The team look back upon the shaky start against Southampton, Bradford and Middlesbrough and look...
#32: By 'Eck We're Back (3rd Aug 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's Yorkshire Day and the pod is back for the new season. There's a summer round up, a look at the ins and outs, and all the happenings at ER. It's a...
#31: 2010-2011 Season Review (3rd Jun 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this bumper edition of the pod, the lads sign off for the summer with a season review, recalling the games that defined the season. There's discuss...
#30: Yankee Go Home (19 May 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's supposed to be the final pod of the season, but with all the exciting chat about ins, outs, accounts, owners and servers, the team opt to come ba...
#29: Hanging On The Telephone (29th Apr 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Deserted by Michael as he escaped Leeds' frustrating end of season slump by swanning off on holiday, the remaining members of the podcast team turn to...
#28: Peter Ridsdale Ate My Goldfish (12th Apr 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Two games, ten goals, two different outcomes. After Davies is dumped on his backside, there's another beating in Bermondsey. It's all a far cry from w...
#27: International Rescue (1st Apr 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After the Blunts debacle the international break is chewed and digested, and we all hope the squad is back fresh, ready to rescue United's promotion p...
#26: One Don Revie (16th Mar 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the 50th anniversary of Don Revie's appointment at Leeds the team pay tribute to his legacy. Doncaster, Preston, Ipswich and the Blades all fall un...
#25: TSB Interviews Simon Grayson... Sort of (3rd Mar 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to Jonny Howson, Alex Bruce, Billy Paynter and Simon Grayson at the White Rose Centre. There's also a full Swansea post-mortem along with chat...
#24: The Love Pod (17th Feb 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With a romantic weekend in the kebab houses of Bristol and Valentine's Day fresh in the memory the team spreads the love with Wilko, chocolate and Mel...
#23: Deadline Day Snodpod (1st Feb 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's transfer deadline day, and as the pod bids farewell to Andy Hughes they examine the nature of cult figures at Elland Road. And Gary McSheffrey. A...
#22: The Magic Of The Cup (18th Jan 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds bringing more sparkle to the cup at Arsenal the boys ponder our relationship with the trophy, and with the dog-botherers from Huddersfield ...
#21: David Webb Is A Cretin... I Think (6th Jan 2011)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new year and the pod's birthday. The team remain upbeat despite no wins in four, and they put rubbish refs, daft defending and Ken's season tic...
#20: White Christmas (21 Dec 2010)
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this final pod of the year, the lads reflect on 2010 and the studio is full of festive cheer as LUFC's unbeaten run stretches to 9. Merry Christmas...
#19: Our Tune (7th Dec 2010)
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Undefeated in 7, except for that pesky World Cup thing, the boys are loving life as LUFC fans, although the big Johnson issue is causing a headache. P...
#18: Bacon Anecdotes (16th Nov 2010)
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Author Joe Mewis joins the pod to talk about his new book and helps the team recall allsorts of weird and wonderful days gone by. 4 games undefeated h...
#17: From Hell To Howson Heaven (2nd Nov 2010)
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With Halloween still in the air, the team reflect on the nightmares of Leicester and Cardiff, but enjoy Jonny's dream hat-trick against Scunny. They a...
#16: Sacked Strachan Cracks (19th Oct 2010)
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With Wee Gordon's departure fresh in the memory, the boys enjoy an effing unbelievable win at Boro and wonder if Strach has lost more than his job. Wi...
#15: Hail To The Chief! (28th Sep 2010)
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
TSB talks to Lucas Radebe and celebrates our legendary centre back; he's not sure about Tetley Bitter though. Satisfaction abounds as the team make go...
#14: South Yorkshire Sandwich (16th Sep 2010)
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After the Barnsley thrashing, the lads lament our last good left back - but who on earth was it? And with Donny and the Blades looming large on the ho...
#13: The Writing's On The Wall (1st Sep 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this very superstitious 13th podcast, the lads chat about bizarre, stupid and downright ludicrous football rituals. Encouraging wins against Millwa...
#12: Savaged At Pound Camp (17th Aug 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the season underway the team digest the Rams, Imps and Trees; they savagely spit out the media-hungry celebrity footballer and almost look forwar...
#11: Naked With Bradford City (5th Aug 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this long-overdue return of the pod, hear the lads chew over the close season, including all the ins and outs. Moscowhite unravels and Dan explains...
#10: PromoPod! (11th May 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the final, joyous podcast of the season the TSB team celebrate a nerve-jangling but glorious promotion for our amazing club. And boy haven't we all...
#9: The Hangover (26th Apr 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In a novel departure from their regular time, the TSB team get together on a Sunday morning to dissect all matters LUFC. With promotion beckoning, the...
#8: A False Dawn Lenny? (14th Apr 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As time ticks away on the season, a bit of hope is restored to the pod. Buoyed by a couple of wins, the team discuss Becks' bird, try to balance the b...
#7: Blind To The Truth (30th Mar 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the season crashing down around our ears the team do their best to avoid facing the truth by turning their attention to football's other delusion...
#6: Rock 'n' Roll Pod (16th Mar 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The team turn it up to eleven as they welcome Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix to the podcast, they manfully discuss the season ticket prices and offer...
#5: Hope Springs Eternal (2nd Mar 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This time out the pod actually attempt some serious financial discussion, weigh up the delights of a visit to Beeston and marvel at Sean Gregan's phys...
#4: On The Pitch! (16th Feb 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight's pod the team chat about the strange folk from Carlisle, share their memories of being on the pitch themselves and do Vorderman-esq...
#3: Happy Days Are Here Again! (2nd Feb 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this special happy-themed podcast, the team enjoy a return to winning ways, share our joyous memories of being a fan of the whites and laugh at Har...
#2: Doom, Gloom, Departures & Dolly (19th Jan 2010)
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After a depressing fortnight the TSB team attempt to lighten the mood by chatting about the JB merry-go-round, they preview the magazine's forthcoming...
#1: Becks Steals The Show (5th Jan 2010)
05 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural TSB podcast we enjoy a monumental win over the red lot, laugh at Fergie and generally adore Simon Grayson. Plus we catch up on the la...