The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast
Episodes
I designed the Leeds kit · 1 of 4 · How it happened
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Cowburn from Acid FC designed the 2023-24 Leeds United kits. In part 1 we find out how he got the gig. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: s...
Weekly Show #338: Rated! The Season so Far
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With 11 games gone, what marks would you give Leeds United on their report card? We rate the season so far and worship at the church of Archie Gray. 🎧...
Propaganda: Dog Chewed the Handle
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BAMFORD THE CHEAT and more! With two wins in week, we enjoy a dose of Propaganda. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷...
Phil Hay: Archie Gray Masterclass
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil celebrates a fine performance from young Archie against Bristol City and reflects on a solid win for the Whites. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bo...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 2-1 Bristol City
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to Leeds United's lovely home win in the sun against the Robins. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10%...
Phil Hay: Rangers repeat required in Robins test
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Bristol City following hot on the heels of the QPR victory, Phil chats about the two fixtures while Michael has a controversial challenge for foo...
Weekly Show #337: See you in court!
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United threatening to sue Everton, we ponder alternative solutions and assess how things look 10 games into the season. 🎧 Listen ad-free...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-0 QPR
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From stadium to studio, we react to Pat's red card return and United's victory against QPR. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus ·...
Propaganda: Love You Brev
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a great weekend in football, if you ignore the Leeds United bit. Sadness across Manchester plus Reds' VAR blues. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get ...
Phil Hay: Rodon & Anthony to start?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil on United's bad day at St Mary's and how they react versus QPR. Will Daniel Farke make changes to his starting XI? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get ...
The Match Ball: Southampton 3-1 Leeds United
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction on the whistle as a poor start by Leeds meant the Peacocks left the south coast empty handed. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows:...
Phil Hay: Peacocks unchanged for Saints row?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil previews an on-form Leeds United's trip to St Mary's to face a jittery Southampton. Will the Peacocks name an unchanged line up? 🎧 Listen ad-f...
Weekly Show #336: Recruiting for Scutters
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We round up the latest this week at Elland Road, including the hunt for new scouts and what of that surprise badge on the ad? 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
Propaganda: Majestyk Weekend
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United winning and loads of bad clubs losing, we find out what's been said on the fan channels this weekend. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get ...
Phil Hay: Leeds United closing on top two
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay on Leeds United's comprehensive victory against Watford at the weekend. Dare we talk about the 'P' word yet? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bo...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 3-0 Watford
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Georgi on my mind! Our reaction moments after a dominant Leeds United win against the Hornets. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus...
Phil Hay: Time to Capitalise
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Leeds United look to build on a well-earned point at Hull, Phil previews the weekend's game against Watford at Elland Road. 🎧 Listen ad-free &am...
Weekly Show #335: Lateral Collateral
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly roundup features hot knee chat and we decide who's had the better week, Ethan Ampadu or Georginio Rutter. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bon...
The Match Ball: Hull City 0-0 Leeds United
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts moments after the whistle blew on United's goalless draw against the Tigers. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · ...
Propaganda: Proper Nawty
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts from the terraces and opposition fan channels after Leeds United's victory darn in Landan. Oi oi! 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: ...
Phil Hay: Leeds Brought The Quality
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay reflects on a strong performance by Leeds United at The Den and looks ahead to the midweek fixture in Hull. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bon...
The Match Ball: Millwall 0-3 Leeds United
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction to Leeds United's comprehensive victory against the Lions - a clean sheet and a win! 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqb...
Phil Hay: Undercover at The Den!
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United return to action after the September international break and The Athletic reporter will be there - if you can spot him. 🎧 Listen ad-fr...
Weekly Show #334: Cellino v Radz
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If Andrea Radrizzani is embroiled in a lengthy and costly legal dispute and it doesn't involve Leeds United, does it make a sound? 🎧 Listen ad-free...
TSB Guide to... Leeds 5-0 Burton
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that time that in 2017 when Leeds United had a hotshot German striker on loan and looked destined to win the Championship? 🎧 Listen ad-fre...
Phil Hay on Phil Hay: Drinking in Dixons' basement
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Leeds United writer chats about his early life as a Hearts fan in Penicuik, near Edinburgh, and his freewheeling journey into journalis...
Opta’s Jonny Cooper: Leeds United’s season so far
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What trends has Jonny noticed about Leeds United's early season? Scoring first, youthful line ups and previous promotion winners all feature. 🎧 Lis...
Phil Hay: Angus Kinnear Interview Debrief
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay analyses our interview with Angus Kinnear. What conclusions can we draw from our chat with the Whites' CEO? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bon...
Weekly Show #333: No More Drameh
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now August is done, we assess Leeds United's transfer business and Dan flirts with capital punishment. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl...
Exclusive: Angus Kinnear Interview
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Leeds United CEO joins us for an exclusive chat about the failures and learnings involved in the club's relegation. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get ...
Propaganda: I'm Blue, Da Ba Dee
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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: No More Drama
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay reacts to Leeds United's goalless draw against Sheffield Wednesday and the start of something new for the Peacocks. 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It finished goalless in the sun-kissed Yorkshire derby. Reaction straight from the stadium. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus ·...
Weekly Show #332: Yesterday's News
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded before the transfer deadline, find out just how out of date we could be! Plus: does Joel Piroe make you feel safe? 🎧 Listen ad-free & ...
Propaganda: Big Sexy Fiancé
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We catch you and Pascal Struijk's bride-to-be up on what's been said in the world of Leeds United this week. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows...
Phil Hay: Busy end to the window
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Djed Spence in the door at Leeds United, The Athletic's Phil Hay expects a busy end to the window at Elland Road. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get b...
The Match Ball: Salford 1-1 Leeds United (Salford win on pens)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to Leeds United's Carabao Cup exit on penalties, despite having 33 shots on goal. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus ·&...
The Match Ball: Ipswich Town 3-4 Leeds United
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction to Leeds United's first win of the season in a high-scoring trip to Portman Road. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.c...
Phil Hay: Piroe in, more to follow
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Weekly Show #331: A Very Naughty Boy
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
TSB Guide to... Ian Westlake's last minute volley at Oldham
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad...
Propaganda: Que Sera, Sera
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonu...
Phil Hay: Encouraged after West Brom
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil gives us his verdict on Leeds United's performance against the Baggies and talks through Tyler Adams' departure as he experienced it. 🎧 Listen...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-1 West Brom
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Straight from ER into the studio - we dissect the point against the Baggies. Is that elusive win coming? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sq...
Phil Hay: Farke Shifts The Mood
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Weekly Show #330: Broken Strimmer
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 &am...
Propaganda: Clean your own pie off the walls
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-fr...
Phil Hay: Brum Glum Loan Moan
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil analyses Leeds United's loss at St Andrews and chats about the controversial loan clauses. Are fans right to feel angry? Hosted on Acast. See ac...
The Match Ball: Birmingham 1-0 Leeds United
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts at full time as an insipid performance by a threadbare Leeds team meant we left St Andrews empty handed. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus ...
Phil Hay: Another crazy week at Leeds
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rodon, yes. Aarons, no. Phil Hay analyses another eventful few days at Elland Road and previews Birmingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Weekly Show #329: Thundering Raid
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about Willy, Max, Joe, Tyler and Gustavo. Some we like, others need to grow up. We assemble the TSB Jury to settle on a hero of the week and c...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 2-1 Shrewsbury Town
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen...
Propaganda: What's it got to do with you?!
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's been said about Leeds United and in the football work in this opening week of the EFL calendar? Propaganda returns! 🎧 Listen ad-free & g...
Phil Hay · Cardiff Reaction: 'A magnet for mayhem!'
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 2-2 Cardiff City
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction to the late goal that helped United salvage a draw against the Bluebirds in the season opener. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus ...
Phil Hay LIVE: The Big Kick Off · Leeds v Cardiff Preview
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil joins us for a live stream to preview the big kick off ahead of Leeds United's new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Weekly Show #328: Champo Chat
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Weekly Show #327: 99 Problems But Wi-Fi Ain't One
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United's 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 Ellan...
Phil Hay: Loan Answers Needed
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil delivers his thoughts after the Monaco friendly in York, when it was revealed Leeds United would be losing yet another player on loan. 🎧 Liste...
The Square Ball Guide to... Tony Yeboah's Hat-trick in Monaco
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen a...
Phil Hay: Leeds Needs Midfield Magic
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With moves afoot to rebuild Leeds United's midfield, Phil joins us to celebrate our recently retired hero, El Mago, Pablo Hernandez. 🎧 Listen ad-fr...
Weekly Show #326: A new dawn, a new day
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shiny new things! Owners, technical staff, Ethan Ampadu. It's all been happening at Elland Road. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/pl...
Phil Hay: 49ers Era Begins
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Phil Hay: 3 Weeks To Go!
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧...
Weekly Show #325: Tyre Tracks or Skid Marks?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United have a shiny new shirt but Rodrigo won't be wearing it. We look at the latest news from Elland Road. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus ...
Phil Hay: Farke's Fjord Focus
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Square Ball Guide to... Farke's Norwich beating Bielsa's Leeds
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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: Transfer targets, who stays, who goes?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay joins us to run the rule over the Leeds United squad and to chat about who the Whites have their eye on. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus ...
Weekly Show #324: Back on the Horse
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? 🤔 🎧 Lis...
Phil Hay: First Impressions of Farke
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
Phil Hay: Got to get on with it!
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 ...
Weekly Show #323: The Sound of Silence
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Somebody say something! Somebody do something! Until then we're stuck with rumours of Nat Phillips, who potentially brings an interesting father in la...
Phil Hay: Crunch time for United’s new owner
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? 🎧 ...
Weekly Show #322: Fixture Frenzy
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! 🎧 Liste...
The Square Ball Guide to... the tour of Myanmar
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-f...
Another 92 miles: the story of our charity walk
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
Phil Hay: United closing in on new boss
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hea...
Phil Hay: 49ers making moves
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧...
Reaction: 49ers takeover Leeds United
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ellan...
Relegation Special · Part 2
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? 🎧 Listen ad...
Relegation Special · Part 1
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dissect the big cake of shit that was this season and brace for what comes next. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus...
Phil Hay: Fans deserve clarity about who's in charge
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Leeds United writer tackles the big questions posed by relegation from the Premier League: where is the owner and what happens next? 🎧...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-4 Spurs · Premier League · 28th May 2023
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprising twist, Leeds United lost the final game of the season and were relegated in the process. Full time thoughts. 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
Weekly Show #322: One Complete Pass
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Propaganda: News at Ten
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-fre...
Phil Hay: Leeds heading for the drop, questions need to be answered
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 EF...
The Match Ball: West Ham 3-1 Leeds United · Premier League · 21st May 2023
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the whistle reaction to Leeds United's defeat at the London Stadium that has all but confirmed relegation. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus show...
Weekly Show #321: Surrounded by Beavers
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, he...
The Square Ball Guide to... Leeds United facing Big Sam's West Ham
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad...
Propaganda: We still have hope
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Phil Hay: It's going to the wire
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Leeds United writer drops in to debrief the thrilling 2-2 draw with Newcastle in 15 minutes. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows:...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 2-2 Newcastle · Premier League · 13th May 2023
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts at full time as we trot down from Elland Road to the studio to react to a point against the Geordies. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus sho...
Weekly Show #320: Crack open the good stuff
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Leeds United shithouse a win over Newcastle? The latest news, heroes and villains from a team gurgling the plughole. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get...
The Square Ball Guide to... Terry Venables' Leeds beating Man City
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go back to August 2002, to the time the former England manager faced Man City for his first game in charge. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus sho...
Propaganda: Seriously Mudded
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Phil Hay: Leeds United's renewed energy
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Match Ball: Man City 2-1 Leeds United · Premier League · 6th May 2023
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction on the whistle to United's defeat at the Etihad in the final outing for the black kit. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plu...
Weekly Show #319: A Forward-thinking Man
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
Reaction: Victor Orta leaves Leeds
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did Orta learn anything in his time at Leeds? As United's season goes west once again, we dissect the club's latest fall guy. 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
Big Sam Special: Allardyce Arrives at Leeds
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United are spinning the roulette wheel one more time. Join us as we discuss the Whites' latest Hail Mary in the fight to survive. 🎧 Listen ad...