The Official Leeds Utd Podcast

Dom Matteo and Matthew Lewis are joined by Mateo Joseph, who offers an insight into his upbringing, who in the Leeds squad gives him advice, Premier League aspirations, his favourite of Leeds’ fine eateries and more.

Wilfried Gnonto appears on the pod to chat to Matthew and Dom hot on the heels of that corker of a goal against Millwall in the 2-0 win which sent Leeds top.

Willy talks about fighting his way back into form, the promotion charge, growing up metres from a five-a-side pitch, becoming the first Switzerland-based player to receive a full Italy call-up and playing in feisty atmospheres. Plus Wilfried and Dom have a mutual love in about Italy.

Newboy Connor Roberts joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss that lovely first goal for the club, his feisty spirit, adding to Leeds’ growing Welshies club, getting the ball to better players and why he dreads to think what Joe Rodon would be doing if he weren’t a footballer.

This week we’re joined by Archie Gray, who has burst into the first-team and demonstrated exactly why fans have been so excited about the latest of the Gray clan to make their mark at Elland Road.

Having joined Leeds as a boy, Archie has broken record-after-record as he progressed through the ranks at the club and on the international stage with England, emerging this season as one of the stand-out performers for Daniel Farke’s side.

Archie reflects on continuing his family’s association with the club, signing his new contract, coping with the step up to the first team, his younger brother Harry and more.

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Faster-than-lightning Dan James drops in for a chat with Matthew and Bridgey.

Dan discusses his brilliant form this term, his original move to Elland Road which fell through, fatherhood and more.

Bridgey’s joined by Leeds legend Dominic Matteo this week as we welcome Ilia Gruev to the pod.

We hear how Ilia’s settling into life at Leeds, following in his dad’s footsteps in the game, gelling with the squad and more. 

It’s the first episode of 2024 and Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Kristoffer Klaesson to discuss back to back cleansheets, matching haircuts with Patrick Bamford, how he’d fair against Michael in a penalty shoot out and more.

We’ve a festive treat for you this week as Georginio Rutter joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss his teammates, knowing Meslier since they were boys, fashion, goal celebrations, Ronaldinho and much more. 

With the PDC World Darts Championship starting today, Matt catches up with Leeds fan Luke Humphries, who goes into the tournament as a red hot favourite after winning three of the four major tournaments in the build up. 

We hear about how Luke got his name, beating Michael van Gerwen, nine darters and who in the Leeds squad can throw a decent dart.

Crysencio Summerville returns to the pod to discuss his electric form this season, why he cried after making his Premier League debut, getting inside the heads of opposing defenders and being the youngest brother of four.

Junior Firpo returns to the podcast to chat to Bridgey and Matthew to discuss handling injury lay-offs, the players that wind him up in training with their silky skills, Yorkshire weather and more.

The guest joining Bridgey and Matthew this week is Joël Piroe, who’s already making a big impression for Daniel Farke’s side so far this season. Joël discusses his early years in the game, settling in at Leeds, his teammates and how to properly pronounce his name. #LUFCPOD

Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Glen Kamara, who’s star turn against Leicester City in that impressive 1-0 away win got Leeds fans drooling. Glen discusses his early days at Arsenal, his time north of the border in Scotland football, settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road and getting involved in a coaching company with his best mate.
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Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges present the first ever live edition of the Official Leeds Utd Podcast in front of an audience at JD Sports in Leeds - joined by the Welsh trio of Dan James, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon.

This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Ed Wootten, first team goalkeeping coach at Elland Road. Having joined Leeds from Norwich City this summer, Ed offers insights into the goalkeeping set up at the club, reuniting with Daniel Farke, playing out from the back, working closely with IlIan Meslier, transitioning from playing to coaching and more. #LUFCPod

It’s part two of Bridgey and Matthew’s chat with former Leeds United Head Physio Dave Hancock, who discusses Eddie Gray, Wesley Boyle, going Stateside, working with U2, meeting Obama and more high jinks at Thorp Arch.

This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by former Leeds United Head Physiotherapist Dave Hancock, who reminisces about his time at Elland Road during the early 2000s - from doing fitness tests with Lucas Radebe on the side of the road to bike rides with David Batty, a certain team playing Pass the Penny during a game, wiling away hours in the treatment room playing Who Wants to be a Millionaire? with Jonathan Woodgate and helping Bridgey fight his way back to fitness.

This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Sam Byram, who’s been in impressive form so far this season after his summer return to Elland Road. Sam chats about appreciating every game, dragging Pilates equipment around the country, Leeds’ superb medical team, getting Neville Longbottom’s autograph and playing alongside Archie Gray’s dad.

This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by Jaidon Anthony, who capped his home debut with a fine goal in that wholesome 3-0 win over Watford.

Jaidon talks about his last minute move to Leeds, why his managers love him so much, how he spends his time off the field and more.

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Leeds United’s Head of Medicine & Performance Rob Price joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the best performers in bleep tests, guiding players like Stuart Dallas back from serious injuries, working with managers like Daniel Farke and Marcelo Bielsa, keeping players in shape during a pandemic and much more!

Illan Meslier joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the campaign so far, his time in Leeds and his thoughts on the local cuisine...

Jamie Shackleton joins Matthew and Michael to discuss his fine early season form, playing for his boyhood club, doing his coaching licences and more.

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Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get Joe Rodon on for a chat to delve into how he’s settling in at the club, tattoos, food, his Welsh teammates at Leeds and more.

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After a whirlwind few weeks in which ink touched paper on his incoming transfer, new goalkeeper Karl Darlow joins Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges on the pod to reflect on his move to Elland Road, his formative years in the game and life between the posts. #lufcpod

New boy Ethan Ampadu joins Michael Bridges and Matthew Lewis to discuss how he’s settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road, his new teammates, haircuts, Yorkshire puddings and more!

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get to know Charlie Cresswell in the wake of him signing a new 4-year contract at Elland Road - discussing everything from his music taste to how much the number 5 shirt means to him.

As the takeover of Leeds United by 49ers Enterprises is officially announced, Matthew Lewis chats one-to-one with newly unveiled Chairman Paraag Marathe to get the lowdown on the new owners’ plans for the club.

Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Jermaine Beckford try their best to avoid talking about THAT Crystal Palace game, whilst Michael Bridges catches up with The Chief Lucas Radebe to reflect on his time at the club and his experience of watching Leeds United back in the Premier League.
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This week's episode has winners galore as Matt and Emma are joined by Bridie Hannon and Cath Hammill, who helped Leeds United Women to win the FA National League Plate at the weekend - the team’s first silverware for 13 years. The guys are also joined by ePremier League winners Olle ‘Ollelito’ Arbin and Tom Stokes, who won the prestigious e-sports competition for the club this week.

Matt, Emma and Jermaine (finally) reconvene to discuss another game of madness against Wolves, before Matt and Emma are joined by Junior Firpo to discuss his uptick in form, adapting to the new manager, Harrogate hotspots and fine Leeds tailoring among other hot topics.

Matt Lewis and Michael Bridges are joined by Robin Koch who discusses his fine recent form, adapting to new manager Javi Gracia and his favourite coffee spots in the city.

Whilst we all slumber in wintery climes, Matt and Michael Bridges were out in Orlando to take in NBC’s Premier League Fan Fest, which took over Universal Resort Orlando last weekend. Matt watched the 0-0 draw with Brentford with the growing number of Orlando Whites, with Michael chatting to some of the US-based contingent about their love for the club.

Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford dissect the midweek win over Cardiff plus they're joined by Leeds United Women manager Rick Passmoor and captain Rebekah Bass as the side prepares for an epic FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

Max Wöber joins us after making his Leeds Utd debut at the weekend, and he was VERY excited to meet one of the team...find out whether that was Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford or Matt Lewis...plus we look ahead to the Villa game and say a fond farewell to a club legend. 

As Christmas draws nearer, Emma presides over the now traditional Matt vs Jermaine Official Leeds United Podcast Quiz – can either improve on their derisory performance last year? 

Plus the guys reflect on the World Cup and the exciting resumption of Leeds’ Premier League campaign.

This week Emma Jones catches up with Rodrigo, who was speaking from Spain where the Leeds squad are currently readying themselves for a return to Premier League action. Emma chats to Rodrigo about his fine form this season, adapting to English football and much more.

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In what is becoming a weekly occurrence, Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matt Lewis chew over the bones of another mad game - this time the 4-3 reverse to Spurs.

They also look ahead to Leeds players’ involvement at the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar.

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Michael Bridges and Matthew Lewis are joined by man of the moment Crysencio Summerville, who sent limbs all over the place with the winning goal at Anfield last week.  We hear about the 21st birthdays of all 21st birthdays, breaking through at Elland Road and much more.

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Jermaine Beckford, Matt Lewis and Emma Jones catch up on the Premier League Fan Fest in Philadelphia, a 49ers Watch Party and Becks’ burgeoning career in academia, and we catch up with Marching Out Together’s Stephen Wignall about the Rainbow Laces campaign.

Emma Jones and Tony Dorigo are joined by new signing Marc Roca who tells us all about life in Leeds, how he's adapted to a new league and how much he loves his pets (spoiler: it's a lot).

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This week Matt Lewis and Michael Bridges are joined by Leeds United captain Liam Cooper to chat about leadership, Jesse Marsch and what it means to be skipper at Elland Road.

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Michael Bridges once again joins Emma Jones and Matt Lewis to digest the recent games against Brighton and Everton, and to look ahead to this weekends clash with Brentford.

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This week Emma Jones and Matt Lewis are joined by guest host Michael Bridges and new boy Tyler Adams drops by for a chat. 

From his reunion with Jesse Marsch to initiations to getting the hang of the local lingo, Tyler gives us an insight into how he’s settling in at Elland Road, and Michael gives us his own thoughts having spent time with the squad during pre-season.

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The prodigal striker returns - Pat Bamford joins Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford to re-live the final day of last season, plus we hear how the new lads are settling in, their hopes for the season ahead and the songs they sang for their initiations.

And Pat fell victim to an age-old prank on the pre-season tour of Australia, which he tells us all about.

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We’re back! It’s a new season! Becks has working wi-fi! Matt’s invested in a gym! Emma’s been to Menorca!

Emma Jones, Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford catch up on all the goings on at Elland Road of late, from new arrivals and the opening day win over Wolves to hopes for the coming campaign.

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Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford welcome Tony Dorigo back to the podcast and they reflect on yet another game of madness, as the Premier League season approaches its climax. Becks and Tony give us an insight into what might be going through the players’ minds right now, whilst they also give a nod to the brilliance of Jake Daniels.

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This week Matt and Emma speak to Jermaine about transitioning from the pitch to punditry, adapting to life away from playing. Plus we hear from Eddie Gray as we mark 50 years since Leeds famous FA Cup win.

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This week, Emma Jones pits Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford against each other, head to head, mano-a-mano. We’ve heard all the machoism, competitiveness and chest-puffing about who loves Leeds United more and we felt it was time they put their wits to the test in our Official Leeds United Podcast quiz. Plus there’s chat about the Crystal Palace game and plenty more.

Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford are joined by one of Becks’ former teammates Mike Grella, a man who filled Thierry Henry’s shoes at the New York Red Bulls and was name-checked by Jesse Marsch when the new boss was unveiled at Elland Road. Mike shares some fascinating insights into the way Jesse works having played under him for several years, and reflects on promotion from League One, adapting to life in Leeds, the growth of football in the US and why he thinks Leeds have the perfect boss in place.

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Matt and Jermaine are joined by Sam Greenwood, who’s been in fine form in recent games, not least the 3-0 over Watford where he was instrumental in the second and third goals. Sam talks about breaking through into the senior squad, new boss Jesse, why he loves the North and much more.