The Damned United Podcast

With the second international break nearly behind us, Premier League action returns, and Leeds United have quietly made a solid start to life back in the big time. This week, the lads break down a mixed but promising run of games against Wolves, Bournemouth, and Spurs, where The Whites picked up 4 valuable points. From Calvert-Lewin's impact to Aaronson's flashes of form. And, of course, F...

Leeds are finding their feet back in the Premier League - and the lads are joined by Tom to review a dramatic trip to Craven Cottage and reflect on the first four games of the season. After a solid defensive showing away at Fulham, we break down how it all unravelled in stoppage time thanks to a freak Gudmundsson own-goal. Were Leeds unlucky - or is this a warning sign of what can happen during de...

After a bumpy first month back in the Premier League, the lads are back to break down all the drama, disasters, goals, lack of goals, and centre-back passing from Leeds’ opening fixtures. We kick things off with a look at the opening day win over Everton - and what it says about the role Elland Road could play in the survival battle. Then it’s onto  that  heavy defeat at Arsenal and a flat cup exi...

Leeds are BACK in the big time! Join us for the first episode of the new season as we kick off United’s return to the Premier League. With the transfer window entering its final stretch, we break down all our signings so far. Are Leeds  STACHed  in midfield? Do we still need that creative spark? And will Farke’s defensive wall hold strong against top-flight attacks? Looking ahead to Monday night u...

The band’s back together - and in true transfer window-style - we have a new signing! The Damned United Podcast is delighted to announce a new host, Tom Carnduff, ahead of the new season as we gear up for Leeds' return to the Premier League. With the window slowly warming up, the lads break down Leeds’ first two signings - Lukas Nmecha and Jaka Bijol, and what they reveal about the club’s tran...

Join the lads this week as they hand out end-of-season school-style grades for the entire Leeds squad. From A-star standouts to those scraping a pass, no player avoids the spotlight! We debate who deserves Player of the Year, relive our Goal of the Season contenders (including a few Tanaka pearlers and some brilliant team goals), and try to pick out  that  one standout game from a season packed wi...

In classic Leeds United fashion, The Whites waited until stoppage time on the final day to seal the Championship title away at Plymouth - but wow, was it worth the wait... This week, the lads relive an unforgettable week of celebrations, kicking off with a thumping win over Bristol City and the jubilant scenes at Elland Road that followed. Then, we dive into a dramatic final day where Manor Solomo...

They’ve done it! After a sensational Easter weekend, Leeds United are BACK in the Premier League - securing promotion in style with two games to spare. We relive all the drama and joy from the wins over Oxford and the emphatic 6-0 demolition of Stoke at Elland Road, as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate outside the stadium on Easter Monday in scenes of jubilation. We break down the key perfor...

With Sheffield United stumbling and Leeds hitting form at just the right time, The Whites now find themselves in pole position for a return to the Premier League at the second time of asking.  Fresh off the international break, Leeds are unbeaten - grinding out draws against Swansea and Luton, followed by big wins over Middlesbrough and Preston. We break down the key moments, standout performances...

It’s the international break, and the pressure’s mounting. This week, the lads take stock of Leeds’ promotion push after a dip in form, winning just one win in four, as the race at the top of the Championship tightens. We break down the recent performances against West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth, Millwall, and QPR, and explore how a drop in goals and defensive lapses have derailed momentum after...

Leeds keep the unbeaten run alive! Jump into this week's episode as the lads break down a Yorkshire Derby win at Bramall Lane, as The Whites left it late to snatch all three points in dramatic style. We dive into key performances from Junior Firpo, Manor Solomon, and Ao Tanaka, and analyse how Daniel Farke’s second-half substitutions changed the game. Looking ahead, we debate what Leeds need t...

Join us for a jam-packed episode as Leeds continue their red-hot form with dominant wins over Cardiff, Coventry, Watford, and Sunderland. With 15 goals in just four games, the promotion push is in full swing. We break down the standout performers driving this attacking surge and give a well-earned shoutout to Illan Meslier, who looks back to his best between the sticks. With the promotion race hea...

The unbeaten run rolls on! This week, the lads break down Leeds’ recent run of form, with wins over Harrogate Town, Sheffield Wednesday, and Hull City - plus a cagey 0-0 draw at Burnley. We highlight standout performances from Jayden Bogle, Dan James, and Manor Solomon, while also debating Daniel Farke’s somewhat frustrating conservative approach - was the Burnley game a missed opportunity? With t...

Kick off 2025 with us as we recap a busy festive period where Leeds extended their unbeaten run with wins over Oxford, Stoke, and Derby, plus hard-fought draws against Blackburn and Hull. The lads dive into standout performances from Manor Solomon, Joel Piroe, and Brendan Aaronson during this strong run of fixtures. Have Leeds finally shaken off their away-day struggles? And the big question: shou...

Join the lads this week as they look back at the last few games where Leeds picked up maximum points at home against Derby and Middlesborough, but faltered again on the road at Preston. We break down all the key moments, including standout displays from Dan James and the unexpected rise of Max Wöber as Elland Road’s latest pantomime villain. Plus, we revisit the ongoing debate about Daniel Farke’s...

Join the lads this week as they break down a packed schedule, reviewing Leeds’ recent clashes with Swansea, Luton, and Blackburn We dive into standout performances from Dan James and Ao Tanaka, while tackling the big question: why do Leeds continue to struggle on the road? Plus, we debate what Daniel Farke might need to tweak to break down the low block and turn things around when going 1-0 behind...

Join us this week, as the lads welcome Sam from @LUFCFANZONE for in-depth monthly roundup covering Leeds United’s recent performances and our player of the month award. We look back at October and November (so far), where Leeds secured 4 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss, putting them on track for a promising season. Unpacking key stats, we reveal what the metrics tell us about Leeds’ attacking flair...

Join us this week as the lads break down recent duels against Plymouth, Millwall, and QPR. Leeds’ unbeaten run may have ended with a frustrating loss away to Millwall, but the lads dissect why the infamous low block remains a thorn in Leeds' side, and what needs to change to overcome it. On a brighter note, six points from the last three matches have kept Leeds firmly in the mix. We highlight wher...

Join the lads this week as they break down a gritty 0-0 draw away at Bristol City. Leeds stretched their unbeaten run to seven games, securing another clean sheet on the road with a strong defensive performance. But why couldn’t The Whites find the back of the net and take all three points? The lads dig into the key moments and missed chances. Looking ahead, we set the stage for Wayne Rooney’s Ply...

Join the lads this week as they celebrate back-to-back home victories against Sheffield United and Watford. Leeds finally broke the corner curse with Struijk’s crucial opener against the Blades, raising the question - have Farke and his team been secretly listening to our set piece advice? Who knows! But what we do know is Leeds are flying, extending their unbeaten league run to six games. With in...

After the dull grind of the international break, the lads are back - this time joined by Sam from @LUFCFANZONE to recap Leeds United's recent action-packed fixtures. We dig into the away performances against Norwich and Sunderland, where The Whites battled to secure a point from each. With a growing injury crisis in midfield, we debate how Tanaka and Rothwell are stepping up to claim their spot in...

Tune into this week's episode as we discuss Leeds United's most dominant win of the season so far - a commanding 3-0 victory over Coventry at Elland Road.  With goals from Willy Gnonto, Jayden Bogle, and Joel Piroe, we dive into how a more direct and fast-paced attacking approach paid off. Plus, we tackle the ongoing negativity around performances, despite Leeds delivering solid results. Looking a...

oin us for this week’s episode as we break down a performance that caused some mixed opinions among the fanbase as Leeds took home 3 points in 2-0 win away at Cardiff City. With goals from Largie Ramazani and Joel Piroe, the lads dive into Saturday's action, questioning why, despite dominating and having an extra man, Leeds couldn’t rack up more goals in what should’ve been a bigger victory. U...

In this week’s episode, the lads dissect a frustrating 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals Burnley at Elland Road. Who’s to blame for the goal? We also discuss how costly those missed chances from Mateo Joseph and Willy Gnonto were. Reviewing recent home form, we also dive into the growing issue of Leeds struggling against the dreaded low block at home - is it becoming a pattern? Looking ahead, we prev...

Join us as we kick off our first monthly review of the season, with Sam from @LUFCFANZONE! The lads reflect on Leeds' start to the season, as they look back at the month of August and debate who to award the Player of the Month. With the transfer window slammed shut, we break down Leeds' key signings and how the squad has been bolstered for the time being. Plus, we dissect Manor Solomon’s...