The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast
Episodes
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...
Phil Hay: The club looks beaten
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Phil Hay interrogates Leeds United's withering performance at Dean Court in 15 minutes. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl...
The Match Ball: Bournemouth 4-1 Leeds United · Premier League · 30th April 2023
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to yet another pathetic capitulation by Leeds United. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your l...
Weekly Show #318: Miserable Child
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The season's nearly over and everyone else is doing badly, so how bad can being a Leeds United fan really be? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus show...
Propaganda: Waka Waka Waka
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spurs got spanked and Saints threw it all away - join us as we listen in on some of the Premier League's freshest losers. 🎧 Listen ad-free & ge...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-1 Leicester · Premier League · 25th April 2023
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as Leeds United took a point from the Foxes at Elland Road after leading for a long stretch. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl....
Preview: Leeds United v Leicester City
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds united face the Foxes in a crucial relegation battle at Elland Road on Tuesday night. Strap in! 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl....
Phil Hay: Do or die time for Leeds United
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's 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...
The Square Ball Guide to... Souleymane Doukara Biting Fulham
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We travel back to February 2016 to a poorly attended 1-1 draw in the Championship that had a Leeds flavour on both sides. The game seemed to pass with...
The Match Ball: Fulham 2-1 Leeds United · Premier League · 22nd April 2023
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another passive performance saw Leeds lose again at Craven Cottage. Full time reaction. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus ·...
Weekly Show #317: Chip Shop Chit Chat
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Propaganda: Feeling Blue
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Phil Hay: Leeds United are heading for crisis mode
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Phil Hay tries to sum up Leeds United's capitulation against Liverpool in just 15 minutes. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: s...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-6 Liverpool · Premier League · 17th April 2023
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know what happened. Again. Here's what we made of it all. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your le...
Money Talks: grasping and burning the Premier League millions
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United have filed record breaking accounts, but where does the money come from and where does it go (besides Jean Kevin Augustin)? Will football...
Weekly Show #316: Get Shirty
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One hefty Jean-Kévin Augustin shaped bill for Leeds United has helped us to forget all the woes of Crystal Palace already. We review all the latest n...
Propaganda: Relegation places decided
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Leeds United's thumping at the hands of Palace, the Premier League relegation places have been determined! Clips from the week in football. 🎧...
Phil Hay: Leeds United's bizarre Palace collapse
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Phil Hay reacts to Leeds United's second half capitulation against Roy Hodgson's team. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl....
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-5 Palace · Premier League · 9th April 2023
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to Leeds United's stunning second half collapse against Roy Hodgson's Eagles. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · ...
Preview: Leeds United v Crystal Palace
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United face the Eagles in the Sunday 2pm kick off at Elland Road. Will the boys take a decisive step towards safety? 🎧 Listen ad-free & g...
Propaganda: Mood Boost
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds beat Forest and people were pleased. As were Chelsea simpletons with the return of their mediocre hero. The conspiracy against Wolves, however, ...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 2-1 Forest · Premier League · 4th April 2023
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victorious reaction straight from Elland Road following United's crucial win in the relegation clash against Cooper's Trees. 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
Phil Hay: Arsenal reaction, all eyes on Forest
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Hay joins us to start off the week in style. What did The Athletic's Leeds United writer make of the Whites' performance at the Emirates? And wha...
The Match Ball: Arsenal 4-1 Leeds United · Premier League · 1st April 2023
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts at full time as United fell to a defeat at the Emirates, despite a promising opening half hour. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sq...
Andy's Man Club: It's Okay to Talk About... Your Balls!
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hav...
Weekly Show #315: Alan's big Plate
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
The Square Ball Guide to... Spoiling Arsenal's fun in 1999
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We remember that time we torched Arsenal's title dreams and handed the trophy to our least favourite club. Fun though, wasn't it? 🎧 Listen ad-free ...
Statman Jon · Inside the Brain of Opta’s Jonny Cooper
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? J...
Leeds United Women: FAWNL Plate Final Preview with Olivia Smart
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weekly Show #314: Pod-worn pants
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Propaganda: Molineux's most wanted
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
The Match Ball: Wolves 2-4 Leeds United · Premier League · 18th March 2023
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction on the whistle to Leeds United's incredible win in an incident filled match at Molineux. Wow. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows:...
Weekly Show #313: The 'R' Word
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United 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 Leed...
The Square Ball Guide to... Brighton 0-2 Leeds, January 2009
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ...
Propaganda: Kochs and Wöbers
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds get a point against a middling, nothing, no-history team, while Neil Warnock and Jake Humphrey are up to the same old bullshit. 🎧 Listen ad-f...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 2-2 Brighton · Premier League · 11th March 2023
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Elland Road into he studio with thoughts on the point against Brighton, secured with goals from Bamford and Harrison. 🎧 Listen ad-free & g...
Weekly Show #312: The 10% Club
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We react to Leeds United's decision to increase season ticket prices and look ahead to the weekend's fixture against Brighton. 🎧 Listen ad-free &am...
The Square Ball Guide to... the reign of John Carver
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United (almost) entertained their way back into the Premier League under John Carver back in 2006. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sq...
Propaganda: Unlucky Seven
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-fr...
The Match Ball: Chelsea 1-0 Leeds United · Premier League · 4th March 2023
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
United left Stamford Bridge empty handed after Graham Potter's Chelsea scored the only goal of the game to secure victory. 🎧 Listen ad-free & g...
Weekly Show #311: One Pound Scampi Fry
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-free & ...
The Match Ball: Fulham 2-0 Leeds United · FA Cup 5th Round · 28th February 2023
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen a...
Weekly Show #311: Fulham Preview
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We preview Leeds United's fifth round trip to Craven Cottage as the Whites pursue a place in the FA Cup quarter final. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get b...
Andy's Man Club: It's Okay to Talk About... Relationships
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hosted on Acast. ...
Hang your heads in shame
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. 🎧 Listen ad-...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 1-0 Southampton · Premier League · 25th February 2023
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United are finally back to winning ways against the Saints and here's what we made of it all, fresh from Elland Road. 🎧 Listen ad-free & ...
Weekly Show #310: Muchas Gracia(s)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United have a manager at last, but will his work permit arrive in time for Saturday's must-win against Southampton? 🎧 Listen ad-free & ge...
The Square Ball Guide to... Michael Bridges' hat-trick at Southampton
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sol...
Propaganda: Another notch on the bed post
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Never mind Leeds United, 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. 🎧...
Javi Gracia appointed Leeds manager · Reaction
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the news that the Spaniard has been named as Leeds United's new head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Match Ball: Everton 1-0 Leeds United · Premier League · 18th February 2023
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction as a dreadful Leeds United performance led to defeat at Goodison Park. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus ·&n...
Weekly Show #309: Skubes Spells it Out
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 🎧 Listen ad-free &...
The Square Ball Guide to... Uwe Rösler
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He was Leeds United manager for just a few short months, but then that was nothing new under Massimo Cellino. Here's what went on during that... era? ...
Propaganda: It's... Sharks
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the managerial merry go round! We say hi to Jesse Marsch, Nathan Jones and Neil Warnock as we find out what's been said in the football wor...
The Match Ball: Leeds United 0-2 Man Utd · Premier League · 12th February 2023
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts straight after full time following Leeds United's home defeat to Erik Ten Hag's side. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus...
Weekly Show #308: White Smoke · Part 2
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who will be Leeds United's new manager, or should we commission the statue of Skubes now? Including our Man Utd preview part 2. 🎧 Listen ad-free &a...
The Match Ball: Man Utd 2-2 Leeds United · Premier League · 8th February 2023
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to the Peacocks' draw at Old Trafford that barely gave you chance to catch your breath. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/pl...
Weekly Show #308: Man Utd Preview · Part 1
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the Whites' trip across the Pennines. How will the lads fare as the hunt for a manager continues? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows...
🔥 Flames in the Comments · Propaganda
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United fans give their final assessment of Jesse Marsch and we hear some of the latest lunacy from the football world this week. 🎧 Listen ad-...
Jesse Marsch Sacked · Reaction
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction to Jesse Marsch's sacking from his post at Leeds United. Was he ever the right man for the job? And what happens next? 🎧 Listen ad-free &a...
The Match Ball: Forest 1-0 Leeds · Premier League · 5th February 2023
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction to another Leeds defeat. A toothless second half saw United leave the City Ground empty handed. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus...
Weekly Show #307: Transfer Window Roundup
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United added Weston McKennie, Georginio Rutter & Max Wöber to the squad and held onto Jackie Harrison. How do you rate the January window? ...
The Square Ball Guide to... Gaetano Berardi's Kung Fu Debut
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look back on the spectacular red card debut of Leeds United's Swiss defender, who unleashed a kung fu scissor kick in the direction of a former Uni...
Propaganda: Early Bath Time
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's been said about Leeds United's win in Accrington and across the football world. Clips and chat, including some bath time "fun". 🎧 Listen ad-...
Andy's Man Club: It's Okay to Talk About... Money
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Oli from Andy's Man Club about money: your relationship to it, debt, gambling, and being reckless versus being careful. Hosted on Acast. ...
The Match Ball: Accrington 1-3 Leeds · FA Cup · 28th January 2023
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction straight after Leeds United's victory in Lancashire that sees them through to the fifth round of the FA Cup. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bo...
Weekly Show #306: Shut your pie hole!
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Weston McKennie be coming to Leeds United and will he bring his dad? We preview the Accrington FA Cup game and celebrate Max Wöber. 🎧 Listen ...
The Square Ball Guide to... Losing at Sutton
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United making a rare sortie into the FA Cup fourth round, we look back at 2017's adventure on the 3G pitch at National League Sutton United...
Propaganda: Here's your P45
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poor Frank has lost his job at Everton. If only the players had done as he asked. Clips from the football world this week, with a sprinkling of Leeds ...
The Match Ball: Leeds 0-0 Brentford · Premier League · 22nd January 2023
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United and Brentford couldn't find a way through each other and here's what we thought of it. Full time reaction. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get ...
Weekly Show #305 (Part 2): Birth Order
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh baby! Young Wilf Gnonto is giving us Leeds United fans the feels, but was he the firstborn? And with Brentford to come for the Peacocks, it's birds...
The Match Ball: Leeds 5-2 Cardiff · FA Cup Replay · 18th January 2023
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction to Leeds United's comprehensive victory against Cardiff that saw them through to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Willy! Willy! 🎧...
Weekly Show #305: Cardiff Preview
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's FA Cup replay action for Leeds United at Elland Road against the Championship Bluebirds. Will the Whites actually progress to the fourth round? 🎧...
Propaganda: There's always someone worse off
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do Villa fans make of Jesse Marsch's Leeds United? Clips from the football world this week, plus things aren't going very well on Merseyside. 🎧...
The Match Ball: Villa 2-1 Leeds · Premier League · 13th January 2023
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on the final whistle after Leeds United fell to a defeat at Villa Park, despite dominating the game. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus show...
Weekly Show #304: I Can't Believe It's Rutter
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United on course to break their transfer record, we chat about Georginio Rutter. Where's the money coming from? Does anyone care? We previe...
Propaganda: Infected Finger · Cardiff 2-2 Leeds United
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Leeds United to the football world, we dive into about the beautiful game, including the Cardiff FA Cup game, plus one septic digit. 🎧 Listen ...
The Match Ball: Cardiff 2-2 Leeds · FA Cup · 8th January 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time chat after Leeds United's late equaliser in the FA Cup tie at Cardiff. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 ...
Weekly Show #303: Update & Cardiff Preview
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reflections on Clichy's departure from Leeds United and a look ahead to the start of our glorious charge to Wembley and FA Cup glory. 🎧 Listen ad-f...