The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

Recorded just before the Football League failed Cellino, the podcast reminisces on the Elland Road goal feasts against Bolton and Reading. There's a look back on David Haigh's successful career in the burger industry and property markets, as well a forensic examination of Mrs Jason Pearce's approach to contraception. Michael chuckles at the thought of Bournemouth going four up against the Whites, and there's definitely something fishy about Charlton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 apparently brought in Connor Wickham and England keeper Jack Butland. The lads also reminisce about our finest ever custodian, Nigel Martyn. There's also talk of good old 'Arry, about hiring Elland Road, and the all-important role of percussion in football stadia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 time. Under the microscope fall Cellino, Farnan, GFH, Luke Varney, and some of their daughters. In amongst all this, we'd almost forgotten we trounced the dog botherers, which was pleasant. It falls to none other than that great sage of our time, Neil Warnock, to have the final say on the matter and to make sense of it all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Haigh, the other lot, and our new Italian family. In the spotlight this time is the 3-4-3, and the latest DVD-producing performance from the Whites. Hopefully that won't be the case after the upcoming match against the dog botherers. It's just another typically quiet fortnight at the circus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 your own scoring system. Xmas is under review and the Rochdale debacle is dissected. Little did we know what was in store the week after. More on that next time, but in this one we look forward to some exciting wing play from our new recruits and we sincerely hope Chris Kirkland isn't transported back to Vietnam. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 present. Mirth aside, things are going pretty well, with victories coming thick and fast. There's a poverty-stricken South Yorkshire double on the horizon, as well as some awards in London. We've had to send Dexter back cos we broke him, but at least we get to keep Alex Mowatt. And what's to come in the takeover-fuelled January sales? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Watford good at? Do GFH love us anymore? What is David Haigh up to on his gap year? What's Ken's favourite sandwich? Does he have a lovely tan? Will the podcast continue its sickening racist behaviour? Mowatt, Subway, Pugh, Blackburn, Wigan & Watford. It's all here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 of evil triumphed at a sodden Valley. The pod talks about stand-ins and Middlesbrough are coming with their new fancy dan manager - better known as Jose's mate. But will he have recovered from the time he met Jacob Burns in the Champions League? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 occasions when Leeds fans called it wrong: Vinnie, Chapman, Pearson, Beckford, Warnock, Morison; the list is a long one. There's a look back at the hammering of Lee Clark's Brum - just don't mention systems - and we gaze forlornly at our runners up medals from the dog botherers tie. And surely we can regain some form against Yeovil and Charlton? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, it's all here in one great bit outpouring. There's also stuff on Kevin Blackwell's promotional vid, the usual gripes about his old boss Warnock and the worst screwdriver joke ever told. Feast your ears!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 striker, but the rumours won't go away. The lads look back at the Burnley match and the roadworks on the A1. Plus they look ahead to Bournemouth's arrival and the tidy up that will no doubt follow.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 encouraged. The pod looks back on the Shepherd's Bush Globetrotters match, and looks forward to clashes against Sean Dyche's Burnley, amongst others. Also, the lads chat to boxer and United fan, Josh Warrington, about scrapping at Elland Road. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 fifth signing likely and is Brian McDermott happy with his business during the window? Still unbeaten and with more forward steps at Elland Road, the lads are almost buoyant. It's good to be a Leeds fan, even if we're not allowed to drink at Elland Road anymore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Rodolph Austin and those who have gone before him - some good, some Nicholls. Wednesday, Ipswich and the Paynter derby are all sailing on the horizon, and the KBVOTF coins a new phrase: the Clemnock.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The podcast returns for the new season, and everything's here: the departures, the closures, the kit, the new signings, the plane, the predictions, preseason, the ticket sales, the terrible impressions, the KBVOTF, and movie star Luke Varney. There's genuine positivity on the eve of the big kick off and - whisper it quietly - it may just feel good! What could possibly go wrong?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.