Leeds United - Inside Elland Road

Automatics are gone, but not quite. It's the play-offs, but not yet. Leeds' capitulation at QPR was disappointing and frustrating, Patrick Bamford was conspicuous by his absence and may not be fit for this weekend in the regular season finale against Southampton. Joe and Graham discuss last Friday night, bruises, band wars, final day chaos and more.

We've just about calmed down from Monday night at the Riverside in what was an enthralling, nerve-jangling watch as Leeds won 4-3 against Middlesbrough. Graham and Joe discuss the game, getting back to winning ways, Crysencio Summerville's main character energy, the Georginio debate and Willy Gnonto's potty mouth whilst looking ahead to Friday at QPR.

Leeds are wobbling as we enter the crunch period of the season. Play-offs are a realistic possibility, much to the dismay of journalists who had prematurely planned to spend the month of May luxuriating. This week on the Inside Elland Road pod: Stuart Dallas' farewell but not goodbye, the promotion picture, Boro next, EFL Awards night and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham return after a brief hiatus to dissect and digest Leeds' recent blip against Coventry and Sunderland. On the agenda this week: to Bamford or not to Bamford, the officials, down with the sickness and why those bloody journalists won't ask the right questions. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Disclaimer: this week's episode was recorded before news of Stuart Dallas' retirement was announced.

It's the international break on the Inside Elland Road podcast but that doesn't mean Graham and Joe have the week off. Millwall debrief, going top, Leicester City or whatever, press food league table, moustaches in or out and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Join Joe and Graham this week as Leeds United's confectionary mystery is solved, Archie Gray turns 18, Thorp Arch becomes a crêche, Pascal Struijk goes under the knife (possibly) and Ilia Gruev keeps his cool off the pitch. Listen, share and subscribe now.

One draw and one win since the last recording, Graham and Joe dig into the themes of last weekend's 1-1 slug-fest with Huddersfield Town and Tuesday night's gruelling, gladiatorial victory against Stoke City. This week includes: death, taxes and late Ipswich goals, peer pressure, back tattoos, dumb decisions and getting to the root of Ben Pearson's anger. Listen, share and subscribe now.

"It feels like a win" said a former Leeds United head coach after defeat by one of English football's big boys - except this time, it actually did feel that way. Leeds' cup odyssey came to an end at Stamford Bridge, but are they too disappointed? Not really. Graham and Joe discuss the midweek press food, Archie Gray's performance, Mateo Joseph's double, chatting with Georginio, fire alarms, bacon sandwiches and Huddersfield this weekend. Listen, share and subscribe now.

The second of two episodes this week, previewing Leicester City's visit to Elland Road on Friday night. Joe and Graham explain why eyes will be on Junior Firpo, whilst discussing Southampton and Ipswich's leaky defences, the press box jinx, newspaper wars and a former Leeds United head coach's media blitz. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Leeds United's South West England Odyssey has come to an end with the team still unbeaten in 2024 and taking maximum points from eight consecutive league fixtures. Graham and Joe - and thousands of supporters - have been there and back over the past couple of weeks. Now, a time for reflection on what has been an overwhelmingly successful period for the Whites. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Leeds are up to second after their seventh straight league win. Their latest, a 4-0 hammering of Swansea City in South Wales. This week, Graham and Joe discuss: DJ Georgi, Cyril the Swan, Patrick Bamford's ligaments, an enthusiastic taxi driver, Willy Gnonto's double, re-writing the song-book and a personal favourite 'Tweet of the Week'. Listen, share and subscribe now.

This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Graham and Joe reveal just what the Leeds physiotherapists are up to their elbows in this season, the Home Park hex, fans' plight, carbon emissions, Pop Culture Farke, Ilia Gruijff, Connor Roberts' remark whilst pondering where on earth the manager's 'kill a cow' comment came from. Listen, share and subscribe now.

It's Deadline Day. Leeds United have been on the phones, doing the deals and are expected to announce Connor Roberts from Burnley imminently. Graham and Joe discuss and dissect the late business Leeds have conducted and expect to complete before - and after - the deadline. Listen now.

Leeds are on a roll, meanwhile Graham even managed to make it through this week's episode without a single yawn - more on that later - things are looking up in 2024. This week, the YEP's chief football writer and Leeds United reporter Joe Donnohue discuss Preston, spiking the blood pressure, Rodon's commitment, going inside tactical mind palaces, preparing for the end of the world and the small matter of potentially climbing to second in the table by next Friday. It's all here, packed into an hour. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Three three-nil victories to start 2024 - Leeds are back in form, while Graham and Joe are back in the recording booth. This week: Archie Gray's new contract, transfers latest, 'tragic' Cardiff, 55 different ways to be told you're rubbish at your job and Graham's Martin Lewis moment on the Inside Elland Road agenda. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Third Round, two right-backs and one wonder-strike - that's the story of the week in Leeds United. Graham and Joe discuss Djed Spence's premature exit, Luke Ayling's farewell, Patrick Bamford's Puskás Award contender and plenty of transfers chat on the latest episode of the Inside Elland Road pod, as well as a return for Tweet of the Week, while one player is termed an 'affectionate octopus'. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Happy New Year, Leeds fans! The first episode of 2024 gets underway with transfer talk, Firpo chants, tactical tweaks and Karl Darlow's 4D chess. Listen, share and subscribe now.

A busy festive period of press conferences, games, holidays and second helpings of Christmas dinner have been punctuated by wins, losses and one forgettable draw. Graham and Joe reflect on December's key talking points, the Boxing Day defeat at Preston, victory over Ipswich and look ahead to visiting the Baggies. This week's episode also includes: Farke beers, Leeds United Christmas XI, testosterone theories, gifts for United players and what on earth is eating Patrick Grape?

Graham and Joe are back to defend their title-winning podcast with a spring in their step and a distinct Christmas theme to their usual whimsy. Leeds, meanwhile, are on a roll with five wins out of the last six and are gearing up for a hectic festive schedule. This week, the lads discuss the win over Boro, Yorkshire puddings on Christmas Dinner, Klepto Eddie Gray, Bamford's barnet, at home with the Bellinghams and much, much more. Listen, share and subscribe now. Don't miss it.

This week's podcast was a little different, in that Graham and Joe were recording just down the hall from each other. There's a good reason for that, honestly. Topics of discussion: Swansea win, old guard, Elland Road expectation, potential loans, Football Manager and the small matter of some annual awards. Listen, share and subscribe now.

The international break is done and dusted, which means Graham and Joe are - genuinely - looking forward to Rotherham on Friday night. No, really. On this week's episode: recapping winners and losers from the break, Georginio's abs, a Fiat Punto, Denmark on the lash, breaking and entering, Bilbo Baggins, favourite Farke-isms, Weston McKennie and more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Leeds kept up their winning ways at the weekend which means Graham and Joe head into the international break in a chipper mood yet again. During this week's episode, they discuss the 2-1 win versus Plymouth, pressing jargon, Graham's games, 'peak Donnohue', Michael Skubala's new challenge and an unflattering nickname. Listen, share and subscribe now.

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This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Graham and Joe reflect on last Friday night's 1-0 win over Leicester City, Leeds fans' views on Sky TV making it into the United directors box, Georgi Rutter's Apple Maps activity, individual awards, picking your nationality, Plymouth Argyle, Daniel Farke's noughties playlist and jerk chicken stew. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Three games, two wins and one missed penalty to dissect since the last episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast - Graham and Joe are back on the case. This week features: Leeds United's Ron Burgundy, Ipswich Town's dishwasher moment, Georginio Rutter and the scenic route amongst other things. Listen now.

This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Graham and Joe discuss Daniel Farke's latest press conference, mood and sartorial preferences, the end to another international break, the beckoning in of a new era behind the scenes at Leeds United and much, much more. Now available to watch on Shots TV, Freeview channel 276. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Leeds have lost just once in nine games as the second international break of the season gets underway, so this one's chock-full of whimsy. Graham and Joe discuss Birmingham's finest attractions, Bristol City, crutches and Georginio Rutter, as well as some 'brutal finishing' and last but not least, Wayne's World. Listen, share and subscribe now.

What's German for '13-minute explanation as to why Joël Piroe isn't actually best at No. 9'? Daniel Farke would know, probably. Graham and Joe digest the manager's definitive explanation to a repeated team selection question, as he previewed Bristol City this weekend, whilst also reflecting on results against Southampton and QPR. Listen, share, subscribe now.

The boys are back, in more sense than one. Leeds are winning football matches, while Graham and Joe return following their travels to Millwall, Hull and back to Elland Road for Georginio Rutter - and Daniel Farke's - skill school against Watford. In this week's episode: *that* touch, tanks on Ismaël's lawn, developments Down Under, bad news for Saints and an Inside Elland Road podcast first to finish. Listen, share and subscribe now.

The international break is over for another month, hooray, but it means Leeds are back in action at a ground they've typically not been too successful at: The Den. Graham and Joe dissect Daniel Farke's pre-match press conference, injury updates and Millwall preview, whilst also debating who'd win in a Championship Royal Rumble, an encounter with a Friend of the Podcast, Farke's Native American alter-ego and much more whimsy where that came from. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Leeds United may be taking a break from action over the next two weeks, but the Inside Elland Road podcast isn't. Graham and Joe debrief following transfer deadline day and the 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, whilst also discussing several other topics. They include: the world's best backhanded compliment, a Leeds United chimney sweep, Elland Road's Aussie Rules combo, Glen Kamara's rail adventures and some advice for striker Georginio Rutter. Listen, share, subscribe and tell us what you think about the podcast now.

The end is in sight. The summer transfer deadline is almost upon us, but Leeds remain active in the market. Gruev and Kamara set to arrive, while questions over left-backs, number tens and whether Luis Sinisterra stays, remain. Your questions answered, too, as Leeds look to complete their business.

New signings on the horizon, Willy Gnonto apologising to Daniel Farke and Luis Sinisterra back in contention for the weekend. Dare we say, things are looking up for Leeds United? Graham and Joe discuss Joël Piroe, Nadiem Amiri, Flamingo Land, the manager's impressive press conference performance and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Graham and Joe are back with a bumper episode discussing all things Leeds United: transfers, the start to the season, celebrity listeners, clauses, clauses and more clauses, Willy Gnonto's transfer request, Adams to Bournemouth, supermarket sweep and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

This week on the Inside Elland Road podcast, Joe and Graham discuss the loans, which members of Leeds' squad Daniel Farke could bench-press, first impressions of Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk's jawline, how the players are finding Farke's tactics, Karl Darlow's expected arrival and several other serious topics. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Trouble-free takeover, new signings, Michael Phelps, bids rejected for star players and more incomings on the horizon - is that you, Leeds United? Joe and Graham dissect the week at Elland Road, which has seen a change of ownership, finally, one new arrival (so far) and a throng of star sporting names reveal their association to the club. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Graham is back from Oslo where Leeds kicked off their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 defeat to Man United, rejoining Joe in the virtual IER podcast studio. In this week's hour-long episode, there's transfer chatter, incoming and outgoing, tweets of the week, a brief and unscheduled geopolitics corner, striker honesty, dream sequences and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

He's here. Daniel Farke has been announced as Leeds United manager on a four-year deal. Bring on the Championship. Graham and Joe react to the news, share their midweek interaction with the new man as well as the very latest on pre-season training, who's there, who isn't, the takeover and what needs doing in the transfer window. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Another week in which Leeds United's takeover is yet to be ratified by the EFL, which has had a knock-on effect with regards to the imminent appointment of a new head coach at Elland Road. Fear not, Graham and Joe have found enough topics - some related to Leeds, some definitely not - to fill the hourly recording slot. Featuring Nat Phillips trivia, boilers not betting, the Israeli Premier League, an overworked fax machine at EFL HQ and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Welcome back to the world of Leeds United where, no, they haven't yet appointed a manager but Graham and Joe didn't find topics of conversation hard to come by despite that fact. The fixtures were released on Thursday morning, hammering home the reality that Leeds will be visiting places such as Plymouth, Rotherham and Swansea once again this year. For the YEP duo's verdict on the fixture list, an update on where the club are at regarding a new head coach, as well as quad bikes, training camps, broken faces and a trip to Alton Towers, you should listen now, share and subscribe.

Graham and Joe return to discuss news of a takeover agreement, as well as confirmation that Leeds United's managerial candidates have been put through their paces in interviews this week. In addition, the YEP pair chat all things transfers, who stays, who goes and reflect on the weird, wonderful, fascinating and thought-provoking questions submitted by supporters during this week's Twitter Q&A. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham discuss the fallout from Leeds United's relegation last weekend, in addition to the ownership situation at Elland Road, which as of June 1st, remains unresolved. The YEP pair separate this week's episode - the final one of 2022/23 - into two parts: before and after learning of Andrea Radrizzani's reported intention to put Elland Road up as collateral in his bid to acquire Italian club Sampdoria. It's never, ever dull. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Graham and Joe preview the final fixture of the season, relegation permutations, takeover talk, the interview that never was and plenty more from yet another busy week of Leeds United. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham discuss Leeds United's 2-2 draw with Newcastle, their trip to West Ham this coming weekend, abuse suffered by Patrick Bamford on social media and plenty more in this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham are back this week discussing all things Leeds United after the Whites lost out narrowly - but not so narrowly - to Man City last Saturday. Join the YEP two-some as the pair dissect the merits and drawbacks of Twitter in the wake of Patrick Bamford's deactivation, preview this weekend versus Newcastle United and review Sam Allardyce's comments from his most recent press conference. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Two high-profile departures, one high-profile arrival and two medium-profile podcasters not quite sure what to do with themselves at Elland Road this week. Join Joe and Graham as they dissect the week in Leeds United, featuring Orta and Gracia's exit, as well as Big Sam's big introduction. Listen, share and subscribe now.

The gruesome two-some Joe and Graham return after a short hiatus with Leeds United winless in four and staring down the barrel of Premier League relegation. Key discussion topics this week include freeing Willy, Javi Gracia's substitutions - or lack, thereof - the longest away trip of the season and Illan Meslier going up for corners. And there's plenty more where that came from, too. Listen, share, subscribe now.

Joe and Graham recap two Leeds United fixtures - defeat in the capital, and a crucial three points at Elland Road - as well as the moving memorial service and a fitting tribute to Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight on the 23rd anniversary of their killing. Palace preview, Harrison's new contract, fabulous knitwear, A-Levels, a Leeds United wedding and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham recap the international break, discuss injuries (and solutions) for Max Wöber and Willy Gnonto, as well as the merits of club captain Liam Cooper. This week's episode also features: Victor Orta's future and a lot of extremely tangential chit-chat. Listen, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham reflect on last Saturday's crazy game at Molineux, in which Leeds United ran out 4-2 winners, Javi Gracia's composure and getting stuck in a park amongst other things, before looking ahead to the international break. Listen, like, share and subscribe now.

Joe and Graham - of newfound winter sport fame - are back with this week's Inside Elland Road pod to discuss Tyler Adams' hamstring injury, Wolves worries, the international break, whether Premier League footballers do the big shop and plenty more. Listen, share and subscribe now.