The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

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 the countdown to the end of the season thankfully continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 cartoon snow leopard? The important issues are all under review - including United's entry for Tree of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on at Leeds United. Luckily, Ken is on hand to inject some sanity into proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 there's all the usual showing off, and has there even been a sighting of Oddy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 has been nominated for fanzine of the year for the fourth year running. Vote now: http://www.fsf.org.uk/awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 friends, as Ken Bates, Shaun Harvey and Neil Warnock all make an appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 just where is Oddy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.com/privacy for more information.

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 keeper. Arise Sir Silvestri! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.