The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

The pod speaks to Adam Pope of BBC Radio Leeds to get his thoughts on his favourite things of the season so far, plus what it's like to work with Noel Whelan. Moscow ventures in the betting market, there's the case for selling Sam Byram and talk of Paul Green's dancing. The lads examine Ken's thoughts on the "immigration crisis", David Haigh's incarceration and how best to use Oldham's landfill si...

The season is underway so the pod runs the rule over the new boys in the squad and comes up with an interesting theory about Sam Byram's form. Moscow's happiness plays yin to the yang of Jimmy Hasselbaink's fury while the deconstruction of Cuddly Ken's latest nonsense - endured by the pod so you don't have to - is a must-listen... for cows and dairy farmers alike, but perhaps not "the Arabs". Plus...

The pod makes a triumphant return for the new season but rest assured that the same old nonsense is rife throughout. There's a reflection on preseason (the good bits, anyway) and a healthy dose of positivity about the new signings. The lads make their preseason predictions - with one outlandish forecast in particular - and there's a look ahead to the opening games of the season. Finally, there's a...

The podcast returns to wrap up all the nonsense from last season. It thanks the scorned Redders and welcomes Uwe Rosler as the next watermelon, but will he last longer now Adam Pearson is in place and a sensible air has descended at Elland Road. For now. Moscowhite contemplates a new future supporting Club Atlético Belgrano next season, and the pod gets down to brass tacks and finds out who you na...

It's been another fortnight of unbridled chaos at Leeds United, and the pod does its best to make sense of the madness. It's not easy though, as Moscowhite has to come to terms with a Steve Morison goal. It looks like Massimo will be back driving the bus - probably straight through Andrew Umbers' Q&A with Phil Hay. And after complaints that the pod doesn't talk enough about football, the lads joyf...

It was all going so well. Too well. Of course, it was never going to last. How dare Steve Thompson swear/insult a man bag/underperform/kick a child a child in the face? The other Steve continues his years-long goal drought and the pod contemplates desperate measures. Meanwhile, Andrew Umbers' presence continues to baffle and amuse. Baldy Michael has some hard-hitting hair tips for the chairman as...

It's been a while, but the pod in new surroundings. Lots has happened since the last one, including the blistering run of form that has seen United move clear of the relegation zone and Redders promoted to the status of Sacred Cow. Of course there are rumours of another takeover - after all it's been at least six months since the last one. But what's next? Is it crouching tiger, hidden dragon or c...

We did it! No, we're not referring to those three magnificent points against Derby, we're talking about the FSF awards. Did we mention...? Oh we did... Such is the life of the Leeds fan that, on the day we collected the FSF Fanzine of the Year award, we found out Massimo was barred from owning the club. With that in mind, the pod realises it's becoming harder to explain to people just what's going...

After Luke Varney's incredible piece of acting on Saturday, the pod reconvenes to celebrate everything theatrical. There's David Haigh's tearful performance on Twitter, Ken's invitation to watch the drama of the Monaco GP, and on the phone is Ad Hughes. Ad has penned a play about the Leeds hooligan scene in the 84-85 season and he's bringing it to Leeds. He'd like you to see it for free, too! Plus...

The podcast reconvenes - still minus Oddy - to celebrate Redders' turn in the Elland Road dugout. Again. Or is it really Carlo Mazzone? Meanwhile, Red Bull are hovering in the wings, or is it all a load of bull? It's November too, which means we shoudl be buying back Elland Road. Except we're not. And Massimo lays the blame squarely at the feet of GFH. And finally, it's vote begging time as TSB ha...

Recorded ahead of the Wolves game, Moscowhite is freakishly accurate about Darko Milanic's future prospects at Leeds United, as he predicts that the Slovenian would be given the boot straight after the game against the visitors from Molineux. Meanwhile, there's still no sign of Oddy, so the pod unveils a special tribute to its missing friend. On top of all that, there's plenty of chat about old fr...

Huddersfield are having dog trouble but there's no such issue for Massimo at Brentford, as his arrives safely in a bread bun. The pod tackles the burning questions of the day: does Antenucci understand the offside rule? Is Cellino behind the midfield rhombus? Is Darko Milanic a bare faced liar? Just who is Mr Tubby of Rotherham? Does David Batty own a mobile phone? Could David Haigh borrow it? And...

There's still no head coach, but it appears we're better without one as Redders' troops start to gather some momentum on their march with a hard fought win at Bournemouth. Doukara still doesn't look like scoring, but John Belushi certainly does as his cumworthy thunderbastard floats into the Cherries net. Meanwhile, there's still a stench emanating from the Monaco mausoleum as Ben's pens cause a s...

The podcast has a chat with Phil Hay of the YEP and gets his verdict on the short-lived Hockaday era. Phil also runs through his likely successor in the Whites hot seat and reflects on a busy transfer window at Elland Road. Then it's back to the usual puerile fluff, with a look at the coming matches. Finally, there's a controversial KBVOTF award to cap off podcast 82. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

The season is just about underway but it's all over for David "Pressure" Hockaday. The pod reflects on the beginning, middle and the end of The Hock's reign, including such high points as Middlesbrough. Meanwhile, the signings have been flooding in, with all sorts of weird and wonderful foreigners joining the Whites ahead of the close of the transfer deadline. The star so far, though, is our new k...

This is part two of the pre-season pair of pods. This time it's all about looking forward: new owner, new mana... - sorry - coach, new players, new style of football. The lads chat about the Cellinos and their new pet, Dave. There's a run through of all the exciting new talent that we know nothing about, and it's predictions time for the 2014-15. Who'll score? Where will we finish? And when will H...

It's part one of a pre-season double header. In this edition of the podcast the lads look back at a season that proved memorable for all the wrong reasons. They say farewell to lots of footballers - and Michael Brown. There's also chat about David Haigh's incarceration and the fact that Ken seems more willing to make YouTube videos instead of doing something useful like posting bail. Hosted on Aca...

As we haven't been on Sky's cameras enough during this pitiful season, it turns out somebody at Leeds United wanted a closer look at the club. Meanwhile, David Haigh has exited stage left as Massimo looks all set for a memorable end of season performance with the axe. And what of poor Brian and his Ronan Keating collection? On top of all this, there's some sound plumbing advice ahead of the final...

Where to begin? Late night phone calls. Ken's retro comeback. £35m. Michael Herpes Brown. Due diligence. Pughnock. Ian Thomas Moore and his trips to B&Q. Shit pubs. Tim Kerr QC. Blackpool's health crisis. Noel Hunt's wages. Snakes and witches. The Great Elland Road Sleepover. Massimo Cellino. It's been a crazy few weeks and it's all documented here in this mammoth sized Leeds United flavoured podc...

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,...

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 footba...

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 W...

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...

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 s...

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 ge...