The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast
Episodes
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...
The Match Ball: Leeds 2-2 West Ham · Premier League · 4th January 2023
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full time thoughts one the point secured against the Hammers in what turned out to be Mateusz Klich's final game for Leeds. 🎧 Listen ad-free & ...
Weekly Show #303: West Ham Preview
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United face David Moyes' struggling Hammers tonight at Elland Road. Can United get back to winning ways and is this farewell to Mateusz Klich? 🎧...
Propaganda: The Goldilocks Zone · Newcastle 0-0 Leeds
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United's attritional draw on Tyneside we're left still trying to figure out how positive or negative we're supposed to be about this season...
The Match Ball: Newcastle 0-0 Leeds · Premier League · 31st December 2022
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reaction as Leeds United ground out a dirty wet point at St James's Park in the final fixture of the calendar year. 📆 Get our charity calendar: sqb...
The Match Ball: Leeds 1-3 Man City · Premier League · 28th December 2022
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Full time reaction to Leeds United's defeat to Man City in the first game back after the World Cup. 📆 Get our charity calendar: sqbl.co/calend...
Weekly Show #302: Sexy Lion
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With re-season done Leeds United are finally back in action. Reaction to the Monaco defeat and a look ahead to Man City's visit to Elland Road. 📆 G...
World Cup Diary: Unboxing the GOAT
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United beat Sociedad and we had a sensational end to the World Cup. What a weekend! We dive into the members' pack as Monaco roll into town. 📆...
Andy's Man Club: It's Okay to Talk About... Christmas
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Oli from Andy's Man Club about some of the pressures and difficulties men can face at Christmas, including heightened expectations, financ...
World Cup Diary: Iron Lung
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World Cup is in its final throes as Leeds United return to action against Sociedad. Who do you want to win, Argentina or France? Don't you want Ma...
World Cup Diary: They're Coming Home
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
England are out, which means we can concentrate on Leeds United again! Never mind the semi finals, Ssign a left back! Sign a striker! 📆 Get our cha...
The Square Ball Guide to... "Sewer Rat" El Hadji Diouf
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eyebrows were raised when Leeds United controversially signed the Senegalese, especially with Neil Warnock as boss. It wasn't all plain sailing. 📆 ...
World Cup Diary: Name on the Cup!
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never mind the shiny thing in Qatar, Leeds United have won a trophy! And didn't Mateusz Klich enjoy it? One last time perhaps. 📆 Get our charity ca...
In conversation with... James Brown
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to the Leeds United fan and former loaded and Leeds Leeds Leeds magazine editor about the Whites, the World Cup, magazines, the club ownership...
World Cup Diary: Elephant's Trunk
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the USA exiting the the tournament the Leeds United boys are flying home to link up with their Spanish based teammates, while Jesse has been play...
The Square Ball Guide to... Danny Mills at the 2002 World Cup
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eyebrows were raised as Leeds United's right back was selected for the tournament in Japan & South Korea, but Danny Mills acquitted himself well, ...
World Cup Diary: Brie Dimensional
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Qatar 2022 through a Leeds United lens. England made light work of Wales and United boss Jesse Marsch watched USMNT progress while he enjoyed a lovely...
World Cup Diary: Tyler the Titan
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds United's midfield maestro Tyler Adams was one of the standout performers in the England v USA game. We wrap up the latest from Qatar 2022 throug...
The Square Ball Guide to... Michael Ricketts
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Leeds United starting their journey down through the divisions, the England-capped striker arrived from Middlesbrough as Mark Viduka went the oth...
World Cup Diary: England expects, United States awaits
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drama in the desert and Rasmus got booked for what?! We look ahead to the Black Friday showdown between England and the USA. 📆 Grab a 2023 Charity ...
World Cup Diary: First impressions, England, USA & Wales
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler, Brenden and Dan James - we look at the early stages of the World Cup through our Leeds United lens. 📆 Get a charity calendar: sqbl.co/calend...
Weekly Show #301: ¡CAMPEONES!
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up the pre-World Cup Leeds United news. Who's staying? Who's going? And who's actually looking forward to it? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bo...
The Square Ball Guide to... James Milner
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Horsforth lad broke through at Leeds United as a mere teenager, before going on to do a bunch of other less important stuff. This is the TSB Guid...