Leeds United - Inside Elland Road

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast , co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth 24 hours after the arrival of first summer signing Harry Wilson . They discuss the winger's reasons for joining Leeds and how he fits for Daniel Farke. There's discussion around another two transfer targets Shea Charles and Julian Brandt and predicti...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor throws names at YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth, with the summer transfer window in full swing. They discuss the Pascal Struijk transfer and what might be the biggest problem with it, and touch on the Whites involvement at the World Cup. Plus there's a story with a happy ending for all Leeds supporte...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss breaking transfer news. The pair try to rank Harry Wilson, Julian Brandt and Shea Charles as signings, discuss possible outgoings and review the Leeds United interest at World Cup 2026. 📝 In this episode: Harry Wilson – Hello new player Julian Brandt – is...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast , co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss the Leeds United World Cup interest. They debate the decision facing Karl Darlow this summer, Illan Meslier's departure and address all this talk of pushing for Europe . 📝 In this episode: World Cup – Gabi are you okay, are you okay Gabi? Dar...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast , co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth after the latter's encounters with Paraag Marathe and Ethan Ampadu . They discuss what was said by the Leeds chairman and captain in their respective press briefings and the possibility of a new contract for Daniel Farke . There's a brief revisit to...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor and YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth assess the Leeds United squad and what needs to be done this summer. There's a painful departure, disagreements on potential sales and a dream scenario where an attacking duo give Leeds creativity, goals and freedom to spend big elsewhere. Plenty for everyone to di...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss what happened when Leeds United visited West Ham United on the final day of the Premier League season . Graham addresses 'grub gate' after national press coverage, the pair return to their pre-season and run-in predictions and pore over chai...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast , co-host Chris O'Connor joins Graham Smyth to discuss their take on the win over Brighton and what happened at the club's official awards ceremony on Tuesday night. They also discuss the West Ham United game, who they want to go down and the crucial differences in Southampton's Spygate scandal. 📝 In this episode: Brighton –...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to celebrate Leeds United's safety from relegation . The pair discuss Leeds' 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur, the controversy in that game in both penalty areas and the Whites' need to get Ethan Ampadu on a new contract. There's also a Brighton preview...

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to recap the win over Burnley that put Leeds United on the verge of mathematical Premier League safety. The pair discuss Leeds' recruitment on the goalscoring front, some stats worth noting, an exclusive interview with James Justin and the Whites' Three Lions...

Leeds United left Wembley without as much as a goal to cheer and the FA Cup dream is over. But there is still work to do . In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris react to what they saw and heard before, during and after the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea. The pair also discuss a hugely important game at Elland Road on Friday night against Burnley and predict the sc...

Leeds United have 40 points and an FA Cup semi-final. Who saw this coming? Chris O'Connor, obviously. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris react to all the drama and needle at Bournemouth, including THAT smile at Tyler Adams. The pair also discuss the side that Daniel Farke will send out at Wembley on Sunday against Chelsea and predict the scoreline after Graham h...

Leeds United are nearly there - there or thereabouts. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor review the performance and consequences of the win over Wolves and react to Georginio Rutter's helpful screamer against Spurs . The pair also talk about the side that could face Bournemouth and predict the scoreline as Chris looks to extend his lead after a pair of...

Manchester United 1-2 Leeds United. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor relive another historic night for Daniel Farke and his heroic Leeds United players and react to the post-game Mancunian meltdowns . The pair also talk about the mentality needed for the game against Wolves and make their predictions as the Whites look to ease clear of the drop zone. 📝 I...

Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor unpick the madcap quarter-final win over West Ham United and react to the semi-final draw and that game at Wembley against Chelsea . The pair also talk about taking on Manchester United at Old Trafford and make their predictions as the Whites return to Premier League duty. 📝 In this...

Leeds United are big in Ireland. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor discuss the weekend's events in Dublin and Belfast and look ahead to the Croke Park friendly with Man United . The pair also talk about the FA Cup quarter-final at West Ham, suggest something Daniel Farke can try and predict Sunday's result. 📝 In this episode: Ireland – touring wit...

The international break gives Leeds United a chance to breathe, reflect and look forward. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react 'quite angrily' to Leeds’ 0-0 draw with Europe-chasing Brentford , debate Daniel Farke's approach and substutions. The pair also talk about the relegation candidates, tip one for the drop and preview the internationa...

The controversy never seems to end for Leeds United. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ 0-0 draw with 10 men at Crystal Palace , discuss the officiating, Daniel Farke's reaction and football's big problem with 'moving on.' The pair also talk about a 'must-win' game against Brentford, and the best outcome from Spurs v...

Leeds United are on a cup run, a real life bona fide cup run with only West Ham between them and a Wembley semi-final. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ FA Cup win over Norwich City , the draw, the relegation picture and discuss the potential headache Daniel Farke faces at Crystal Palace. The pair also talk about Tottenham Hotspur's spo...

Leeds United suffered back-to-back home defeats and both were disappointing in their own ways. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ defeat to title chasing Man City , discuss the refereeing and VAR issues and the Ramadan break that made headlines. The pair also talk about that Sunderland hate watch, and preview the FA Cup game against Norwich...

Leeds United moved one point closer to safety at Aston Villa, but should it have been three? In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ draw with the Premier League's third best team , give Anton Stach the flowers he should have had on Match of the Day, and pick out the top performers at Villa Park. The pair also preview Leeds’ clash with Manche...

Leeds United are through in the FA Cup — but only just. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ dramatic penalty shootout win over Birmingham City , discuss what the result says about the squad’s mentality, and analyse the implications of the next-round draw . The pair also preview Leeds’ clash with Aston Villa , before turning their attention to...

In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor review two key performances — the impressive 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at Elland Road and the dramatic 2-2 draw away at Chelsea , where Leeds pushed the hosts all the way. They also preview the upcoming FA Cup fifth round clash with Birmingham City and take stock of the broader Championship picture — where Leeds now s...

The January transfer window has closed — but have Leeds United done enough to stay up? In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor assess Leeds' final moves (or lack of them) in the market and ask whether Daniel Farke now has the tools he needs to steer the club to safety. The pair also reflect on a tough night against Arsenal , as Leeds fell to a heavy defeat a...

One move could spark the rest — Leeds United’s January transfer window is approaching a tipping point. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast , Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor discuss the knock-on effects of Leeds’ current recruitment strategy, how one signing could unlock more, and what might still happen before deadline day. They also review the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against Everton , whe...