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A lifelong Leeds United fan, Adam helpded found Marching on Together in its current incarnation back in 2003. As editor and contributor, he not only keeps the site ticking behind the scenes but also writes news and editorial content, sharing his passion for all things LUFC.

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Leeds Doomed by Poor Recruitment and a Manager Out of His Depth

With their third loss in a row, seventh of the season overall, Leeds United have slipped into the relegation zone and the heat is turning up on Daniel Farke with more and more fans starting to believe...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Nov 2025 | 0 Comments

Daniel Farke and Leeds United’s Identity Crisis

Leeds United’s season has begun to unravel in a way that feels all too inevitable with the club caught between two philosophies, neither of which is producing the required results. After returning...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Nov 2025 | 2 Comments

Viduka, he's onside, has he got four? He has!

Mark Viduka had scored goals everywhere he had been before David O’Leary signed the Australian for £6 million in the summer of 2000 but United had just finished third in the Premier League to secure...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Nov 2025 | 1 Comment

Is Farke’s System Holding Leeds’ Forwards Back?

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was meant to be the answer to Leeds United’s search for a proven Premier League striker, the physical presence who could turn possession into goals. But the lack of goals from...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Nov 2025 | 9 Comments

Have Leeds got enough about them to survive?

Leeds United’s data-driven recruitment this summer was supposed to bring in peak-age, physical players suited to Premier League survival. On paper the squad looked marginally stronger than last season,...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Nov 2025 | 37 Comments

The Time Has Come for Jaka Bijol to Replace Pascal Struijk

Daniel Farke finds himself at a familiar crossroads, one defined by loyalty, form, and the need for evolution. The club’s recent defeats to Tottenham and Burnley have reignited scrutiny of Farke’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Oct 2025 | 1 Comment

Leeds Need Goals: Time to Give Piroe a Chance

After getting stuffed by Arsenal, Daniel Farke clearly decided enough was enough. Leeds needed to be harder to beat, more pragmatic, more disciplined. Out went the more adventurous setup with Tanaka...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Oct 2025 | 1 Comment

Wilko to be Immortalised in National Football Museum Hall of Fame

Howard Wilkinson, the man who masterminded Leeds United’s 1991/92 First Division triumph and remains the last English manager to win the top-flight title, is set to be inducted into the National Football...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2025 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 106th birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club, more than a century of passion, pride, triumph, and turmoil. Through its highs and lows, few clubs have embodied the spirit of...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2025 | 0 Comments

Paris 75: We Are the Champions, Champions of Europe

When I was born, Leeds United were already on the wane, stuck in Division Two halfway through what would become an 18-year wait between league titles. There were bright spots under Wilkinson, O’Leary...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Oct 2025 | 0 Comments

WILKO92 Enters an Exciting New Phase

The WILKO92 campaign — launched to honour Howard Wilkinson and the heroes of Leeds United’s 1991/92 title-winning season — is thriving, and things are about to get even more exciting. After months...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Oct 2025 | 1 Comment

BDP Appointed to Deliver Elland Road Expansion

After decades of missed dawns, Elland Road is heading for an exciting new era, but the road to expansion has already taken a twist. After more than a year of planning, consultation, and design work,...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Oct 2025 | 0 Comments

Is the Clamour to Introduce Harry Gray Justified?

Leeds United’s return to the Premier League has seen some fairly solid performances so far. Victory against Everton, a hard-fought draw with Newcastle and an unlucky defeat to Fulham have showcased...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Sep 2025 | 12 Comments

Next Four Games an Opportunity for Leeds to Build Momentum

After a two year wait, Leeds United finally kicked off back in the Premier League, but now just three games in, it all stops for an international break so we can all watch a turgid England side scrape...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Sep 2025 | 15 Comments

Fortress Elland Road: The Key to Leeds United’s Survival

Leeds United’s goalless draw with Newcastle last Saturday might have looked like a boring nil-nil to the rest of the Premier League, but for us it meant a lot more. It stretched our unbeaten league...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Sep 2025 | 0 Comments

A Bad Day at the End of a Good Window?

Leeds moved early in the window and brought in ten new players, but the lack of attacking stardust and a limp deadline day have left supporters frustrated and Daniel Farke with a thinner squad than he...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Sep 2025 | 0 Comments

Discover Leeds United's Remarkable History with Our Comprehensive Database

Calling all passionate Leeds United fans! Are you eager to delve into the rich history and remarkable achievements of your beloved club? Look no further than our Leeds United Statistics Database –...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Sep 2025 | 0 Comments

Are Leeds Really Stronger Than Last Season?

Another deal collapses, a grim week on the pitch, and the question has to be asked: are Leeds United actually any stronger than last year? The 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal brutally exposed the lack of quality...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Aug 2025 | 9 Comments

30 Years On: Yeboah's Thunderbolt Five

It was on this day 30 years ago (blimey am I that old) back in 1995 that Tony Yeboah scored one of the greatest goals in not just Leeds United’s history but probably in Premier League history. Exotic...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2025 | 1 Comment

Nigel Martyn on Adapting to Today’s Style of Football

Despite a career that saw him star for Leeds United in some of the club’s biggest modern-day nights, earn England caps, and be voted the greatest goalkeeper in the club’s history, Nigel Martyn has...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Aug 2025 | 0 Comments

Jonny Cooper Shares His Leeds United Story and Season Insights

As Leeds United gear up for their latest Premier League challenge, few people are better placed to delve into the club’s rich history and statistical quirks than Jonny Cooper. A lifelong fan, seasoned...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Aug 2025 | 1 Comment

Nigel Martyn on Leeds Hijacking His Everton Move

When you talk about the greatest Leeds United players of all time, most names come from the 60s and 70s during Don Revie’s glory years. But there is one notable exception. Without doubt, the greatest...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Aug 2025 | 2 Comments

Leeds United nailed on for relegation according to the supercomputers

Just over a week to go until Leeds United kick off their new season, back in the Premier League where they belong, with anticipation, excitement and optimism in the air. But now the fun sponges with...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Aug 2025 | 18 Comments

A Sea of Scarves: Leeds United Reveal 2025/26 Third Kit

As Leeds United celebrated promotion on the pitch at Elland Road, then as they paraded the Championship trophy through the streets of the city, they were met by a sea of waving scarves, a swirling display...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Aug 2025 | 1 Comment

Mateo Joseph Close to Mallorca Loan

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Aug 2025 | 40 Comments

Should Leeds Bring Back Summerville?

It’s fair to say Victor Orta had a mixed success rate as Director of Football at Leeds United. At his very best his signings went on to make £55 million moves to Barcelona. At their very worst they...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Leeds United Set Sights on Fiorentina’s Riccardo Sottil

Leeds United appear to have turned their focus to Italian winger Riccardo Sottil following their failure to land Brazilian forward Igor Paixão. With Marseille winning the race for Paixão’s signature...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Bamford Set for a Hollywood Ending at Wrexham?

Patrick Bamford's time at Leeds United appears to be nearing its conclusion, with reports strongly linking the striker to a move to Wrexham AFC. After six years at Elland Road, his departure would signal...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Schmidt on Verge of Bremen Move After Wasted Year at Leeds

Isaac Schmidt’s arrival at Leeds United last summer came with a sense of cautious optimism. Signed for £2.5 million from Swiss side St. Gallen, the 25-year-old full-back was seen as a shrewd addition....

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jul 2025 | 1 Comment

Were Leeds United Just a Pawn in the Igor Paixão Transfer Saga?

Leeds United’s pursuit of Brazilian winger Igor Paixão has ended in frustration, with the Feyenoord star set to join Olympique de Marseille in a €35 million move. Despite offering a more attractive...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jul 2025 | 4 Comments

Leeds Utd v Manchester Utd Match Thread

Manchester United and Leeds United renew their historic rivalry in a pre-season friendly at Stockholm's Strawberry Arena on Saturday in a "War of the Roses" battle with a Viking twist. Both clubs boast...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jul 2025 | 264 Comments

Leeds Launch New Away Kit Inspired by Viduka’s Iconic Highbury Heroics

Leeds United’s Championship winning 2024/25 season will always be remembered for one colour: yellow. Yellow shirts, yellow beanie hats, yellow scarves, yellow buses, and a sea of yellow swelling into...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2025 | 8 Comments

What Sean Longstaff Adds to Leeds United’s Midfield

Leeds United look set to secure the signing of Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United for an initial £12 million, rising to £15 million with add-ons in a deal that could prove one of the most astute...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jul 2025 | 2 Comments

Where Leeds United Must Spend Big to Compete in the Premier League

Although Leeds United made early moves in the transfer market, their summer recruitment has since slowed, and with the Premier League season fast approaching, a growing sense of restlessness is setting...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Countdown to Kick-Off: Leeds United’s Pre-Season Starts Next Week

After storming to the Championship last season, Leeds United's 2025/26 pre-season fixtures kick off in just a weeks time. Their preparations for the new season will see the club take on major European...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Is There a Way Back for Jack Harrison at Leeds?

It feels like Jack Harrison’s Leeds United story has reached a crossroads, leaving fans asking a pressing question: is there a way back in for him at Elland Road? Harrison’s relationship with Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Jul 2025 | 8 Comments

Leeds United Confirm Gabriel Gudmundsson as Firpo Replacement

Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Swedish international Gabriel Gudmundsson from Lille for a reported £10 million. The versatile and battle-tested 26-year-old arrives with over 300 senior appearances...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Top ten Leeds United home shirts of all time

Leeds United today unveiled the new home kit for the upcoming 2025/26 season last week. The kit is the traditional white with blue adidas stripes on the sholders and Lowfieds Road tunnel inspired detailing...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jul 2025 | 5 Comments

Top five Leeds United home shirts

5) Strongbow (2000-2002) Manufacturer: Nike | Sponsor: Strongbow | Badge: Shield | Looked Good On: Alan Smith Worn at the peak of the O’Leary years the Strongbow shirt from the Champions League...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Leeds United Unveil 2025/26 Home Kit Inspired by the Lowfields Tunnel

There’s something sacred about the walk to Elland Road. The hum of anticipation in the air. The smell of the matchday burger vans on Lowfields Road. And for generations of Leeds United supporters,...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2025 | 3 Comments

Leeds United’s New Online Store Launches with 2025-26 Training Kit Reveal

The wait is over. Leeds United’s new-look online store officially opens with the launch of their new training wear for the 2025-2026 season, marking the beginning of a new retail era powered by global...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Sebastiaan Bornauw - Leeds Land Their Belgian Giant

Leeds United have completed the signing of Sebastiaan Bornauw from VfL Wolfsburg in a deal worth around £5.2 million. The towering Belgian centre-back has signed a four-year deal, becoming the latest...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2025 | 0 Comments

Leeds set to complete bargain Bornauw signing

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2025 | 52 Comments

Leeds United's 2025 Pre-Season: A European Tour to Mark a Premier League Return

After storming to the Championship last season, Leeds United return to the Premier League with mixture of hope and trepidation. Their preparations for the 2025/26 season will see the club take on major...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jun 2025 | 0 Comments

Jaka Bijol’s Arrival Could Reshape Leeds United’s Defensive Core

In a summer of bold moves and Premier League ambition, Leeds United’s capture of Jaka Bijol from Udinese could prove to be the most significant signings. The Slovenian international arrives at Elland...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Jun 2025 | 0 Comments

Premier League Fixtures Out: Leeds Best and Worst Runs Revealed

After two years in the Championship, 190 points, one play-off final defeat, one Championship trophy and an absolutely massive parade, Leeds Unted finally know when they will be kicking off life back...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jun 2025 | 0 Comments

Leeds Ewe-nited: Marking Promotion with a Yorkshire Perspective

When Leeds United secured their return to the Premier League, the reaction went far beyond Elland Road. For supporters, it was a moment that meant everything. For Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway, it was...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 May 2025 | 3 Comments

Leeds Leeds Leeds | A series of photographs by Justin Slee

Lower Block is where football culture meets photography – a space devoted to curating, documenting, and celebrating the game so its stories live on and can be revisited, time and time again. Their...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 May 2025 | 0 Comments

Ethan Ampadu Etches His Name in Leeds United History

Ethan Ampadu etched his name into Leeds United folklore by captaining the club to a historic Championship title this weekend, lifting the trophy after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Plymouth on the final...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 May 2025 | 1 Comment

Marathe Ends Managerial Speculation

Daniel Farke secured his third Championship title on Saturday as Leeds United lifted the famous trophy after a 2–1 victory against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park, finishing the season with a club record...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 May 2025 | 0 Comments

First Look: Elland Road Expansion

Leeds United fans have been dreaming about stadium expansion for years, but it’s never been a smooth ride. Back in the early 2000s, under Peter Ridsdale, there were plans to leave Elland Road altogether....

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Apr 2025 | 3 Comments

Echoes of Glory: Leeds United and Liverpool’s Championship Parallel

Liverpool’s thundering victory over Spurs on Sunday confirmed them as champions of England once more. But while red ribbons are tied to the Premier League trophy, the winds of fate may be stirring...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Apr 2025 | 1 Comment

Leeds United's Chance to Change the Story

Like so many Leeds United fans, I’ve grown used to watching us fall apart. The 1996 League Cup Final is one of my earliest football memories. I was thirteen, full of hope, decked out in my Thistle...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Mar 2025 | 2 Comments

Has Gnonto Staked His Claim to the No.10 Role?

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Mar 2025 | 34 Comments

Let's just bloody enjoy it!

If there’s one lesson the Marcelo Bielsa era taught me, it’s to savour every moment. The magic, the intensity, the joy. It doesn’t last forever, but while it does, it can be everything. What Bielsa...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Feb 2025 | 22 Comments

Leeds United in Seventh Heaven

After the calm comes the storm and after Burnley comes Cardiff. League leaders Leeds United reinforced their grip on top spot in the Championship with a devastating 7-0 victory over Cardiff City at Elland...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Feb 2025 | 10 Comments

The 60s and 70s greats who transformed English football

The footballers of the 1960s and 70s played a transformative role in shaping the modern game, their impact far surpassing the boundaries of their individual teams. Key figures like Jack Charlton and...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Dec 2024 | 0 Comments

Celebrate Leeds United's Rich History with an Expertly Crafted Timeline Print

Leeds United Football Club has a storied legacy rooted in resilience and determination, and it's a history any fan would be proud to display. Formed on October 17, 1919, the club emerged from the ashes...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Oct 2024 | 0 Comments

An Evening with Leeds United’s Finest Authors

As Leeds United fans we are extremely lucky to have some fantastic authors who write about our beloved club. Be it reminiscences of the Revie years, details of our forgotten friendlies or amazing books...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Oct 2024 | 5 Comments

Leeds Left Frustrated in Bristol City Stalemate

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Oct 2024 | 76 Comments

Farke Provides Injury Updates Ahead of Coventry City Clash

As Leeds United prepare for their upcoming match against Coventry City, manager Daniel Farke addressed the media with several important updates about the team. Farke began with some unwelcome injury...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Sep 2024 | 0 Comments

Does James injury mean it's Ramazani's time to shine?

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Sep 2024 | 30 Comments

A little less conversation, a little more action

I’m not sure I had Daniel Farke down as an Elvis fan, maybe more of a Die Toten Hosen guy, but he echoed ‘The King’ when he demanded a ‘little less conversation, a little more action’ during...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Aug 2024 | 0 Comments

Farke ready for Portsmouth but Cautious of Challenges Ahead

As Leeds United prepare for their Championship 2024-2025 season opener against Portsmouth, manager Daniel Farke addressed the media, providing insights into the club's pre-season, squad dynamics, and...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Aug 2024 | 0 Comments

Joseph the standout star in pre-season

Leeds United's pre-season has been a little bit different this season, with their German tour games against Hannover 96 and Schalke 04 played behind closed doors fans have had limited opportunities to...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Aug 2024 | 0 Comments

There is no sentiment in modern football. Just ask Red Bull!

Those who willingly welcomed the news of investment in our beloved football club by a certain fizzy beverage company last month should not be surprised that we have sold one of our own generational homegrown...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jul 2024 | 13 Comments

Farewell to Phil Hay: The End of an Era for Leeds United Coverage

For the past 18 years, Phil Hay has been more than just a journalist covering Leeds United; he has been a steadfast companion, a reliable source of insight, and a voice that echoed the hopes and frustrations...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jun 2024 | 1 Comment

Happy Birthday Tony Yeboah - King of the Thunderbolt

Today marks Tony Yeboah's 58th birthday, and to celebrate we look back at hi greatest Leeds United goals. Exotic names were appearing on teamsheets across the land in the 1995-96 season; Ruud Gullit...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jun 2024 | 4 Comments

Red Bull Investment in Leeds United Confirmed

With rumours circulating yesterday of a record-breaking commercial deal for the EFL, Phil Hay has now confirmed in The Athletic that Red Bull have struck a deal to purchase a minority stake in Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 May 2024 | 1 Comment

Do you have any Leeds United rituals ahead of this weekend's big game?

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 25 May 2024 | 37 Comments

Is it about time Leeds United didn’t fall apart again?

I, like a lot of Leeds United fans, are used to watching them fall apart. The League Cup Final in 1996 is one of my formative footballing memories. As a bright eyed thirteen-year-old I was all togged...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 May 2024 | 3 Comments

Mark Viduka: From Down Under to Elland Road – An Exclusive Interview

Last week we had the great pleasure of sitting down with Leeds United legend Mark Viduka thanks to our friends at Best Online Poker Sites. Big Dukes, as he was affectionately known, started his career...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 May 2024 | 7 Comments

Hull City Hand Leeds United Unlikely Lifeline

After Friday nights disastrous four nil thrashing at the hands of QPR, the dream of automatic promotion was over for many Leeds United fans. The team having capitulated at the very worst possible moment,...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Apr 2024 | 9 Comments

Leeds United's Call to Arms

In the history of Leeds United, there are moments that define our club, moments that transcend the the game and etch themselves into the hearts of fans forever. Bournemouth 1990, Bristol Rovers 2010,...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Apr 2024 | 4 Comments

Three wins secures promotion for Leeds United

Saturday’s results may not have gone perfectly for Leeds United with West Brom squandering chance after chance at the King Power Stadium but the task in hand seems a little clearer now. Leicester’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Apr 2024 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's Historic Run: Equalling a 1931-1932 Record

Daniel Farke’s resilient Leeds United team achieved a remarkable feat on Friday night by securing their ninth consecutive League victory against league leaders Leicester City, thereby equalling a club...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Feb 2024 | 0 Comments

Archie's Goal Continues Gray Family Legacy

Archie Gray’s debut for Leeds United against Cardiff City in the first game of the season means that since his great uncle Eddie first took to the field for The Whites in January 1966 at least one...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Feb 2024 | 0 Comments

A Christmas Cracker: Leeds United 3, Manchester United 1

Leeds United 3, Manchester United 1 24th December 1995 So Santa Claus was a Leeds United Fan after all. Few supporters were willing to contemplate victory against the old enemy on Christmas Eve, but...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Dec 2023 | 0 Comments

Farke's Focus: Leeds United Gear Up for Championship Clash with Ipswich Town

Leeds United are set to face a tough challenge this Saturday as they square off against second-placed Ipswich Town at Elland Road. With Leeds currently sitting in the third position, ten points behind...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Dec 2023 | 0 Comments

Mateo Joseph set to feature for Leeds this weekend

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Dec 2023 | 9 Comments

Reflecting on Terry Venables' Leeds United Era

Today we learned of the passing of Terry Venables. Born in Dagenham on 6th January 1943, Terry Venables left school in 1957 and began his football journey as an apprentice with Chelsea. After gaining...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Nov 2023 | 4 Comments

Howard Wilkinson & The Last Champions

Today is the 80th birthday of arguably Leeds United's second greatest manager. Howard Wilkinson’s arrival at Leeds United on 10th October 1988 was a total surprise as Leeds were next to the bottom...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Nov 2023 | 0 Comments

Dom Matteo scored a 'really' great goal in the San Siro

On a high from the famous Mark Viduka inspired victory over Liverpool, the battle-weary Leeds United troops headed for the San Siro and a showdown with AC Milan on Wednesday 8th November 2000. Barcelona...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Nov 2023 | 0 Comments

Viduka, he's onside, has he got four? He has!

Mark Viduka had scored goals everywhere he had been before David O’Leary signed the Australian for £6 million in the summer of 2000 but United had just finished third in the Premier League to secure...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Nov 2023 | 3 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 104th birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. More than a centenary of our magnificent football club with its ups and downs, highs and lows. The history of football in Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2023 | 0 Comments

Strachan's Anthem: The Hitchers Live in Leeds This Saturday

On the Saturday 7th October, just after Leeds play Bristol City at Elland Road, The Hitchers will be playing the Pack Horse, Hyde Park. There's quite an affinity between the band and the city of Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Oct 2023 | 0 Comments

Farke Puts the Joel Piroe Debate to Rest

Leeds United manager, Daniel Farke, recently addressed the ongoing debate about Joel Piro's role within the team, shedding light on the reasons behind his deployment as a Number 10 rather than a Number...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Oct 2023 | 0 Comments

Georginio Rutter is Embarrassing

Let’s be fair, it was a headline many might have expected to see this season based on the performances Georginio Rutter delivered last season. He was quickly looking like another of Victor Orta’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Sep 2023 | 9 Comments

LS65: A Tale of Ambition, Redemption & Leeds United

"Political parties love to talk about their policies applying to a 'broad church', but there is no broader church than the fanbase of a football club. No wider cross-section of people, united by a common...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Sep 2023 | 1 Comment

Fans Not Convinced by Kinnear’s ‘Slippery’ Interview

Leeds United's Chief Executive, Angus Kinnear, recently sat down for a chat with Dan and Michael from The SquareBall podcast to talk about last season's performance and what's in the pipeline for the...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Sep 2023 | 0 Comments

Can Leeds keep hold of Luis Sinisterra on deadline day?

Getting out of the Championship is no mean feat, not only does it require a great manager, a great team but also a little sprinkle of magic. For Marcelo Bielsa the man to provide that bit of magic was...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Aug 2023 | 3 Comments

The Thunderbolt Five! - Yeboah's Best Goals

It was on this day 28 years ago back in 1995 that Tony Yeboah scored one of the greatest goals in not just Leeds United’s history but probably in Premier League history. Exotic names were appearing...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2023 | 6 Comments

It’s a Privilege to Play For Leeds United, No Room for Reluctance

If you’re triggered by people banging on about Marcelo Bielsa then you might as well stop reading now. Because I’m going to wax lyrical about the great man. Marcelo Bielsa wasn’t just a football...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Aug 2023 | 5 Comments

Leeds United Supporters Trust Seek Answers from Angus Kinnear

It’s fair to say the last few weeks have been difficult for Leeds United fans. Players seemingly fee to leave on loan for little or no fee and a distinct lack of transfers coming the other way. There...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Aug 2023 | 0 Comments

Willy Gnonto, Luis Sinisterra and Helder Costa Training Separately

Leeds United's manager, Daniel Farke, addressed the press ahead of this Friday’s Championship match against West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road. His remarks shed light on the club's ongoing transfer...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Aug 2023 | 3 Comments

Will the last one to leave please turn out the lights?

I don’t expect Daniel Farke thought this would be an easy job, but after this last week he may want to sit alone, rocking backwards and forwards in a darkened room. Which is all very well really, given...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Aug 2023 | 14 Comments

Archie Continues the Gray Family's Leeds United Dynasty

Archie Gray’s debut for Leeds United this weekend means that since his great uncle Eddie first took to the field for The Whites in January 1966 at least one member of the Gray family has appeared over...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Aug 2023 | 4 Comments

Karl Darlow brings a much needed reassuring presence between the sticks

Karl Darlow is a top, top goalkeeper at Championship level, of that there can be little doubt. He began his professional career at Nottingham Forest but was initially loaned out. However, he managed...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jul 2023 | 0 Comments

Leeds United: A New Era Begins with 49ers Enterprises Ownership

Leeds United Football Club has this evening confirmed that The Football League (EFL) has officially approved the sale of the club to 49ers Enterprises, the strategic arm of the San Francisco 49ers, marking...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2023 | 1 Comment

Georginio Rutter: The French striker who could light up the Championship

There was a certain amount of excitement amongst Leeds United fans when the club signed Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim for a club record fee of £35 million in January 2023. The young French striker...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2023 | 8 Comments

Leeds United Eyeing Permanent Move for Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu

After the outgoings of the last couple of weeks, Leeds United look like they might finally be making a start on incomings for the upcoming season. The club are being heavily linked with a permanent move...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2023 | 1 Comment

Pablo Hernandez, El Mago, hangs up his boots for the final time

Pablo Hernandez, fondly known as 'El Mago' by fans across the globe because of his magic touch, announced his retirement on Friday afternoon. If there is one thing we can thank Garry Monk for it is...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jul 2023 | 2 Comments

New LUFC home kit released, but how does it compare to the classics?

Leeds United today unveiled the new home kit for the upcoming 2023/24 season. The kit is the traditional white with blue and yellow adidas stripes, it features a custom peacock pattern debossed throughout...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Jul 2023 | 0 Comments

Top 5 Leeds United Home Shirts

5) Strongbow (2000-2002) Manufacturer: Nike | Sponsor: Strongbow | Badge: Shield | Looked Good On: Mark Viduka Worn at the peak of the O’Leary years the Strongbow shirt from the Champions League...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Jul 2023 | 0 Comments

Daniel Farke Appointed as New Head Coach of Leeds United

Leeds United have announced the appointment of Daniel Farke as their new head coach, and the German tactician is eager to take on the responsibility of leading the historic club. In his interview with...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2023 | 0 Comments

Farke Fever: Leeds United's Ticket to Premier League Glory?

The news that Daniel Farke is set to be confirmed the new Leeds United head coach within the next 12 hours has sparked both excitement and skepticism. Farke, the former manager of Norwich City, led the...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jul 2023 | 0 Comments

Leeds United confirm sale to 49ers Enterprises

Leeds United's ownership landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation as Andrea Radrizzani's Aser Ventures and 49ers Enterprises have come to an agreement for the club's purchase. The announcement...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Jun 2023 | 0 Comments

Radrizzani prepared to sell the soul of Leeds United for his own ends

It’s difficult to define what the soul of a football club is. Is it the current players? No. Is it the owners? Certainly not! The soul of a football club really resides deep inside the supporters of...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jun 2023 | 6 Comments

Leeds United Hierarchy Under Fire as Chairman Breaks Silence

The Leeds United hierarchy has been unusually quiet over the last week or so, even the usually outspoken Angus Kinnear couldn’t even be bothered to publish his usual waffle in the matchday programme...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 May 2023 | 0 Comments

The Breakdown: Leeds United's Desperate Bid for Survival

As the Premier League season reaches its climactic finale, the battle for survival takes center stage, with Leeds United, Leicester City and Everton gearing up for nerve-wracking encounters that will...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 May 2023 | 6 Comments

Can Leeds United really consider themselves 'big club'?

The story of Leeds United is one that defies the norms, a dramatic history filled with adversity, determination, and a perpetual struggle against the establishment. Our tale begins in the early 20th...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 May 2023 | 8 Comments

Time's Up, Radrizzani: Leeds United's Need for a New Direction

I’ve been generally supportive of the current board and Andrea Radrizzani over the years. Compared to previous regimes, they have exhibited a level of sanity and achieved some measure of success, albeit...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 May 2023 | 5 Comments

With their destiny in their own hands, Leeds United have thrown it away

Yerry Mina’s equalizer for Everton against Wolves in the tenth minute of stoppage time on Saturday may have been a bit of a kick in the teeth but points shared at Molineux meant that Leeds United had...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 May 2023 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's Transfer Strategy: U21 Success vs First Team Struggles

Elland Road erupted in joyous celebration last night as Leeds United's U21 team dominated Nottingham Forest with a resounding 3-0 victory in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-off final, securing their...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 May 2023 | 9 Comments

Allardyce buoyed by Leeds United's fighting spirit in Premier League survival bid

Leeds United battled to a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at Elland Road in a game that saw three penalties and a red card. Despite going ahead early on through Luke Ayling's goal, Leeds were pegged...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 May 2023 | 0 Comments

Allardyce: "I'm Not Antiquated, I'm as Good as Guardiola"

Sam Allardyce, the new Leeds United manager, has opened up about his surprise appointment in a press conference ahead of their crucial match against Manchester City. The seasoned manager admitted that...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 May 2023 | 1 Comment

Allardyce tasked with rescuing Leeds United from the brink of relegation

The once-great Leeds United are staring relegation in the face. The team that rose to the top tier of English football and achieved a top ten finish under the dynamic leadership of Marcelo Bielsa is...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 May 2023 | 0 Comments

Will Javi Gracia and Victor Orta survive the week?

Javi Gracia came to Elland Road like a gust of fresh wind, bringing hope and the promise of better times. Three wins in six games marked his arrival, and for a moment, it felt like Leeds United could...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 May 2023 | 0 Comments

Every point is important as Gracia prepares Leeds to face Palace

Leeds United manager Javi Gracia spoke to the press ahead of their upcoming match against Crystal Palace. The coach confirmed that they have no new injury news and the same squad that played the previous...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

RIP Chris & Kev, Never Forgotten

Twenty-three years ago, two lads went to a football match and never came home. I never met Kevin Speight or Christopher Loftus but we shared a love, a love of Leeds United football club, and that’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Apr 2023 | 0 Comments

Leeds dealt injury blows to key players over international break

Leeds United fans have had mixed news this international break. On the positive side, Crysencio Summerville scored an excellent goal for the Netherlands under-21s in their 3-0 win over Norway, while...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Mar 2023 | 5 Comments

RIP Willie Bell

We are sad to learn that former Leeds United player Willie Bell passed away today at the age of 85. Born on September 8th, 1937, in Neilston, Scotland, Bell began his football career with Queens Park,...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Mar 2023 | 0 Comments

Never mind white smoke rising, black smoke is billowing across Beeston

There is not so much a plume of white smoke rising from Elland Road, as promised by Andrea Radrizzani two weeks ago, as black smoke billowing across Beeston as the board set fire to the legacy left by...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Feb 2023 | 17 Comments

Let's be honest, Marsch was never up to the job

Filling Marcelo Bielsa’s shoes was always going to be a big job, whoever replaced him but there were always questions around whether Jesse Marsch was really the man to take Leeds United forward, to...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Feb 2023 | 13 Comments

Marsch is failing, and he has no excuses

I’ve never wanted Jesse Marsch to fail, I’ve only ever wanted him to succeed. But there is no denying he is failing. Teetering above the relegation zone on goal difference, Marsch’s side are in...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Feb 2023 | 0 Comments

Does Marsch have any excuses?

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jan 2023 | 8 Comments

The day Christmas came early for Leeds United fans

Leeds United 3, Manchester United 1 24th December 1995 So Santa Claus was a Leeds United Fan after all. Few supporters were willing to contemplate victory against the old enemy on Christmas Eve, but...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Dec 2022 | 0 Comments

Tyler Adams holds England to nil nil draw

There are plenty of talking points at this World Cup, both on and off the pitch. But lets be honest, the biggest one should be why Tyler Adams hasn’t picked up a player of the match award yet. In the...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Nov 2022 | 0 Comments

They wouldn't dare win it would they Leeds?

Southampton 3 (Pahars 27, Quashie 35, 45 pen) Leeds United 4 (Butler 71, Blake 77, Healy 84 pen, Miller 86) Saturday, 19 November 2005 When people talk about the greatest comebacks ever, this will...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Nov 2022 | 0 Comments

With Sinisterra out, it's time for Gnonto and Summerville to shine

Luis Sinisterra has certainly been one of the highlights for the season so far for Leeds United. That touch of class to lessen the pain of losing Raphinha this summer, a player who can craft a moment...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Nov 2022 | 22 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 103rd birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. More than a centenary of our magnificent football club with its ups and downs, highs and lows. The history of football in Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2022 | 0 Comments

How Leeds fared against Aston Villa last season

It feels like an eternity, but Leeds actually have a game tomorrow as they face Aston Villa at Elland Road. We look back at last seasons fixtures between the two sides, games played during what was a...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Oct 2022 | 0 Comments

Leeds United’s youngsters impress on international stage

It’s been quite the week for Leeds United’s youngsters. First of all a new Amazon documentary 'Academy Dreams: Leeds United' dropped on Friday. The eight part series, narrated by Leeds United cult...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Sep 2022 | 0 Comments

No game for a month as Leeds v Manchester United postponed

With the Queen’s sad passing, the FA decided to cancel football at all levels last week, including Leeds United’s fixture against Nottingham Forest, even as events in many other sports went ahead...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Sep 2022 | 1 Comment

Leeds fans have been waiting 20 years for Sundays result

Amongst the grins and buoyant atmosphere, there was a real sense leaving Elland Road on Sunday afternoon that the demolition of Chelsea was the result, the performance that Leeds United fans had been...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Aug 2022 | 12 Comments

A nod to 86 and 72 as Leeds United unveil new home shirt

Leeds United finally launched their 2022-2023 home shirt yesterday to generally positive feedback. This season’s shirt is adidas’ third offering for our third season back in the Premier League. With...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jul 2022 | 0 Comments

I won’t mourn the departure of Kalvin Phillips

Maybe it’s because I’m older and wiser, more jaded by modern football but I won’t mourn the departure of Kalvin Phillips like I did other players who moved on in the past. The first to break my...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2022 | 23 Comments

Rasmus Nissen Kristensen Scouted – Who Is the New Dane in White?

Unlike many other English clubs, Leeds United doesn’t have much history with Danish players. Casper Ankergreen and Kasper Schmeichel have both guarded the goal, and Casper Sloth was a massive failure...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jun 2022 | 0 Comments

Gary Speed charity walk raises over £40k for mental health charities so far

As if the 2021-2022 Premier League season wasn’t punishment enough for Leeds United fans, a group of roughly 100 have subjected themselves to more punishment, setting out on a 92 mile charity walk....

By YorkshireSquare | 28 May 2022 | 0 Comments

MarschBall isn't BielsaBall

When Jesse Marsch was appointed, the board were very quick to stress that one of the main reasons he was chosen was because his style was similar to Marcelo Bielsa and therefore this would aid a quick...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Apr 2022 | 0 Comments

Leeds fans thank you to Marcelo Bielsa goes global

An anonymous thank you message to Marcelo Bielsa has gone global over the weekend. The thank you message was published by a group of Leeds fans in Saturday’s edition of La Capital, Rosario’s biggest...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Apr 2022 | 4 Comments

RIP Chris & Kev, Never Forgotten

Twenty-two years ago, two lads went to a football match and never came home. I never met Kevin Speight or Christopher Loftus but we shared a love, a love of Leeds United football club, and that’s a...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Apr 2022 | 0 Comments

Will Marsch give youth a chance?

Marcelo Bielsa gave a record amount of debuts this season but through his own admission it was driven by necessity and his hand was somewhat forced by injuries hence why those players only played a very...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Mar 2022 | 1 Comment

Marsch announced as new Leeds United head coach

Whilst the fans are still wiping tears from their faces, the club have wasted no time in announcing the appointment of American Jesse Marsch as the new head coach, pending international clearance. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Feb 2022 | 0 Comments

Adjusting to life as a 'Widow of Bielsa'

We always knew our time with Marcelo Bielsa would be finite, after all his 170 games in charge at Leeds United were his longest spell at any club, but I don’t think any of us expected it to end like...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Feb 2022 | 1 Comment

I've lost faith in Marcelo Bielsa and it makes me sad

From the very first moment of that first game against Stoke I was captivated by Bielsaball. There had been so much talk, so much hyperbole that summer about Marcelo Bielsa’s arrival in West Yorkshire...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Feb 2022 | 97 Comments

Written off stars shine brightest at Villa Park

No doubt all around the Leeds fan base there were groans as Bielsa's team line-up was announced. Dan James on his own up front and Gelhardt on the bench again. Dan James the player being played out of...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Feb 2022 | 0 Comments

Is Leeds United's U23s project failing or are people worrying over nothing?

The January transfer was one in during which many Leeds fans felt we needed to strengthen the team, particularly in the central midfield area which saw its last permanent addition four years ago when...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Feb 2022 | 4 Comments

Leeds reject £100 million for Raphinha & Phillips from West Ham

West Ham have certainly been the surprise package of the Premier League this season, challenging the superiority of the big boys at the top of the table. But they have stuttered over the last few weeks...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2022 | 2 Comments

Leeds United fans still looking over their shoulders

There is no doubt the loss to Newcastle means we went into the international break on somewhat of a downer, in fact 53.9% of Leeds fans we polled on Twitter say they are still looking over their shoulder...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2022 | 16 Comments

Summerville out, Minamino in?

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2022 | 30 Comments

Leipzig demanding more money for Jean-Kévin Augustin

Jean-Kévin Augustin’s loan move must go down as the worst in Leeds United’s history. The French striker played just 48 minutes of football in three goalless appearances for the club. But despite...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jan 2022 | 2 Comments

All drama over Cody’s loan but Forshaw signs new deal

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jan 2022 | 19 Comments

Drameh set to depart but potential returns for Bamford and Rodrigo

With Leeds United’s injury crisis showing no signs of easing it was with some surprise that we learned yesterday that Cody Drameh is set to join Cardiff on loan until the end of the season. A move...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Jan 2022 | 0 Comments

Super Leeds: The Second Title – Clough, Revie and a Paradise Lost

1972 was the year when it all came together for Don Revie and Leeds United, when the legend of Super Leeds was born and for a while blotted out the memory of Dirty Leeds. During the spring, Revie's...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jan 2022 | 0 Comments

Bielsa confirms worst fears, Phillips and Cooper out until March

There was a chink of light for Leeds United on Friday morning as Marcelo Bielsa confirmed at his pre-match press-conference the availability of Junior Firpo, Dan James, Diego Llorente, Robin Koch and...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Dec 2021 | 1 Comment

Leeds fans wowed by 02/04 inspired yellow concept kit design

Promotion back to the Premier League brought with it a record-breaking kit deal for Leeds United. Back in July 2020 the long running rumour that adidas would become the clubs official kit partner was...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Dec 2021 | 0 Comments

Villa game falls victim to Covid outbreak

Leeds United have confirmed their next home Premier League game against Aston Villa on Tuesday 28th December 2021 has been postponed. Whilst there have been no new Covid-19 cases in the playing squad,...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Dec 2021 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's Boxing Day game against Liverpool called off

Leeds United have confirmed that their Boxing Day match against Liverpool at Anfield is the latest to be called off due to five positive Covid-19 cases within the first team squad and staff. All cases...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Dec 2021 | 23 Comments

Three January targets who could be the difference between Leeds United’s survival or relegation

Marcelo Bielsa has always maintained a small first team squad during his time at Elland Road. His expectation on and fait in the players to be able to cover a myriad of positions has seen us through...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Dec 2021 | 0 Comments

Leeds reveal extent of injuries and it's not good news

With Robin Koch back in training, Pascal Struijk close to fitness, Luke Ayling returning to the first team and Patrick Bamford making the bench against Brentford on Sunday, there was a small period of...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Dec 2021 | 22 Comments

Leeds fan launches new retro sportswear brand with 80’s inspired bomber jacket

Born out of a frustration at the quality and range of retro sportswear available, a young Leeds United fan has put his background in product design and clothing production to good use over lockdown....

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Nov 2021 | 1 Comment

They wouldn't dare win it would they Leeds?

Southampton 3 (Pahars 27, Quashie 35, 45 pen) Leeds United 4 (Butler 71, Blake 77, Healy 84 pen, Miller 86) Saturday, 19 November 2005 When people talk about the greatest comebacks ever, this will...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Nov 2021 | 0 Comments

Mark Viduka inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Former Leeds United striker Mark Viduka has been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as part of their Class of 2021. Viduka was one of Australia’s finest soccer players, captaining the Socceroos...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Nov 2021 | 0 Comments

49ers increase share, Rodrigo gets Spain recall but no sign of Pat

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Nov 2021 | 13 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 102nd birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. More than a centenary of our magnificent football club with its ups and downs, highs and lows. The history of football in Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2021 | 1 Comment

Raphinha back in the UK, but will he make the Southampton game?

The last week couldn’t have gone much better for Raphinha. Having missed out on representing Brazil back in August due to travel restrictions, with restriction lifted he set off for South America for...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Oct 2021 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa's Brilliant Leeds Lads: The Men Who Lit Up the Premiership

2020-21 was a season like no other in English football history. Lockdown kept the fans out of the stadiums but Leeds United lit up the Premiership with an unprecedented brand of attacking football which...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Sep 2021 | 0 Comments

Leeds finally land Dan James after two and a half year chase

The 16th January 2019 will live long in the memory of Leeds United fans. You may not remember the date specifically but it was the day Marcelo Bielsa called the football media to Thorp Arch for a late...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Aug 2021 | 1 Comment

Leeds fans set to return home after 16 long months

On Saturday afternoon, Elland Road Stadium, home, will host its first Premier League game with a full crowd since Saturday 8th May 2004. For the first time since March 2020 a full cohort of Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Aug 2021 | 7 Comments

Bielsa pours cold water over new signing hopes

If Leeds fans though the club might yet bring in a winger or central midfielder ahead of the transfer window closing, Marcelo Bielsa poured cold water on their hopes during today’s pre-match press...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Aug 2021 | 38 Comments

Leeds wont push on if Marcelo Bielsa has to keep playing musical chairs

People keep telling us that pre-season is about fitness and preparation not about results, but Leeds United supporters’ worst fears were realised on Saturday as they took their pre-season form into...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Aug 2021 | 7 Comments

Leeds launch new away kit as preseason gets underway

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jul 2021 | 2 Comments

The day Liam Cooper fulfilled his destiny and secured his place in Leeds United history

One year ago, Liam Cooper fulfilled his destiny and secured his place in Leeds United history by lifting the Football League trophy, following in the footsteps of the great Billy Bremner and Gordon Strachan...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Jul 2021 | 0 Comments

Leeds poised to sign Kalvin Phillips understudy

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jul 2021 | 37 Comments

European adventures, a Norwegian keeper & the best coach in the world

The Leeds United Breakfast Debate - Join in the discussion of all the days latest headlines from the world of Leeds United. Team news, interviews, injury updates, transfer news you name it we debate it....

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Jul 2021 | 16 Comments

An excruciating experience for Leeds United fans

Being a football fan is about shared moments, shared experiences, shared sorrow and shared joy. Be it a last-minute winner which leaves you hugging random strangers or ending up four rows in front in...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jul 2021 | 2 Comments

Kalvin Phillips has done himself and the city of Leeds proud

When Marcelo Bielsa sat at home in Argentina analytically studying endless videos of Leeds United performances before he had even taken the head coach role at Elland Road there was something obvious...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jul 2021 | 0 Comments

Stafe standing moves a step closer at Elland Road

The introduction of safe standing has long been a policy of the Leeds United Supporters Trust and they continue to lead the charge to reintroduce standing, in a safe way, at Elland Road on behalf of...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jul 2021 | 0 Comments

Pablo Hernandez, cometh the hour cometh the man

It hardly ever feels easy being a Leeds United fan but I wouldn’t want to be anything else. I wouldn’t want to support another team but they sure as hell get the heart pounding and the stomach churning....

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jul 2021 | 1 Comment

Fabrizio Romano reignites Noa Lang to Leeds rumours

Rumours linking Dutch winger Noa Lang with Leeds United first emerged back in June, with fuel added to the fire by reliable Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano in June when he tweeted that Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Jul 2021 | 1 Comment

€15 million Barcelona man Junior Firpo completes Leeds United move

It’s only three years ago since Leeds United fans had to spend their summers trying to get excited about the loan signings of Lewis Baker and Izzy Brown. But after three seasons with Marcelo Bielsa...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jul 2021 | 0 Comments

Jack Harrison joins on permanent deal as Striker departs

On Friday at Elland Road, it was the tale of two perpetual loanees, neither who had ever made an appearance for their parent club, as Jack Harrison joined on a permanent deal and striker Rafa Mújica...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jul 2021 | 1 Comment

Stuart Dallas pens new three year deal with Leeds United

Taking to the Premier League like a duck to water, Stuart Dallas is a right-back by trade but has been utilised by Bielsa as a left-back, winger, central midfielder and attacking midfielder during the...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jul 2021 | 0 Comments

What does the future hold for Gjanni Alioski and Jack Harrison?

With the end of June, we see the end of two Leeds United favourites’ contracts at the club. Jack Harrison’s third loan spell with the club ended whilst Ezgjan Alioski’s contract has expired after...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2021 | 4 Comments

Australian retailer reveals new Leeds United 2021-2022 home shirt

It would seem the cat has let out of the bag with regards to Leeds United’s 2021-2022 hone shirt as Twitter user @asot138 posts images of the shirt hanging up in Rebel Sport’s Chadstone store in...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2021 | 8 Comments

Phillips ‘an animal’ as England knock out old foes Germany

England’s 55 year wait for a knockout victory over Germany is finally over, Gareth Southgate’s 1996 penalty miss redeemed as his side progress to the quarter finals of Euro 2020 with a two-nil victory...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jun 2021 | 23 Comments

Firpo deal close, Nandez approached and Miller says his goodbyes

After a quiet start to the window, things seem to have hotted up for Leeds United over the past 24 hours! It was only on Sunday that The Yorkshire Evening Post’s Graham Smyth confirmed that Barcelona...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jun 2021 | 1 Comment

Flashback - Bielsa teaches Parker a footballing lesson as Pablo delivers second half masterclass

Leeds United 3 (Bamford 10, Alioski 56, Harrison 71) Fulham FC 0 Saturday 27th June 2020 15:00 | Elland Road Scott Parker, bedecked in a blue blazer, looked like a nervous schoolboy as he squirmed...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jun 2021 | 0 Comments

Should Leeds give the cup competitions a real go next season?

Having won the Olympics and been a runner up in the Copa América, Europa League, Copa Libertadores and Copa del Rey, Marcelo Bielsa has not always seemed to take the cup competition seriously at Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jun 2021 | 7 Comments

Flashback - Leeds United return with a stutter against Cardiff

Cardiff City 2 (Hoilett 35, Glatzel 71) Leeds United 0 Sunday 21st June 2020 12:00 | Cardiff City Stadium It was Sunday 21st June 2020 when Leeds United finally restarted the Championship campaign...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jun 2021 | 2 Comments

Could Leeds United fans have dreamed of this just a few years ago?

Everyone will have their own feelings about quite when the darkest days were for Leeds United. Relegation to the Championship, losing to Watford in the play-off final, relegation to League One with administration...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jun 2021 | 5 Comments

Training ground move on hold as Leeds plan for 55,000 seat Elland Road

Plans for a training campus around Fullerton Park and the former Matthew Murray school site have been put on hold as Leeds United plan to extend their Elland Road stadium to a capacity of 55,000. Previously...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jun 2021 | 6 Comments

The Terrace launch Lifesaver fund to provide defibrillators at grassroots level

Watching the drama unfold at Parken Stadium on Saturday afternoon was one of the most harrowing moments I have experienced watching football. As soon as Christian Eriksen collapsed to the ground with...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jun 2021 | 1 Comment

Kalvin Phillips stars as England beat Croatia

When Marcelo Bielsa sat at home in Argentina analytically studying endless videos of Leeds United performances before he had even taken the head coach role at Elland Road there was something obvious...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jun 2021 | 5 Comments

Is paying £18 million not to have Jean-Kevin Augustin around a good deal?

News broke on Tuesday that Leeds United could be forced to fork out £18 million to RB Leipzig for Jean-Kevin Augustin. The strikers loan deal had a clause inserted which meant his transfer would be...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jun 2021 | 10 Comments

Seven players set to represent Leeds United at Euro 2020 this summer

Euro 2020 is nearly upon us after a twelve-month delay, with the first game kicking off on 11th June as Turkey take on Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Group A. Until then a long palms bet blog post from...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jun 2021 | 3 Comments

Tony Yeboah - King of the Thunderbolt

The 6th June 1966 was a special day for Tony Yeboah, it was the day he was born. Happy Birthday Tony! But for Leeds United fans 1995 will always be the year of Yeboah. Exotic names were appearing on...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jun 2021 | 0 Comments

Stuart Dallas nominated for GMS Fans Player of the Season Award

Taking to the Premier League like a duck to water, Stuart Dallas is a right-back by trade but has been utilised by Bielsa as a left-back, winger, central midfielder and attacking midfielder during the...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Jun 2021 | 6 Comments

Leeds United’s forgotten men finally depart the club

Leeds United have today confirmed their retained list for the 2021/22 season. Ezgjan Alioski has been offered a new contract to keep him at Elland Road beyond June whilst youngster Alfie Hughes has been...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 May 2021 | 1 Comment

Pablo Hernandez sends 'See you soon!' message to Leeds fans

This afternoon we saw a Leeds United legend grace the hallowed Elland Road turf for the final time. Pablo Hernandez is probably the most important signing since our relegation from the Premier League...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 May 2021 | 7 Comments

Gaetano Berardi‘s “beautiful journey” at Leeds United comes to an end

It was announced by the club this morning that along with Pablo Hernandez, legend Gaetano Berardi will be leaving the club this summer. Gaetano Berardi was a rarity, a diamond in the rough of mediocrity...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 May 2021 | 19 Comments

Leeds United confirm Pablo Hernandez to leave the club

If there is one thing we can thank Garry Monk for it is bringing Pablo Hernandez into our lives. Cast aside at Al-Arabi in Qatar, the move to Elland Road rejuvenated Hernandez and rejuvenated Leeds United....

By YorkshireSquare | 21 May 2021 | 12 Comments

Gradel's Stamp, Beckford's Goal & Andy Hughes' Chest Hair

From our lowest ebb, Leeds United began their journey back to the Premier League on this day 11 years ago. On 8th May 2010 the scene was set for the final game of the season against ninth-placed Bristol...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 May 2021 | 2 Comments

Leeds fans back in grounds for the final two games of the season

With the path out of lockdown on track it is looking like there will at last be fans inside Premier League grounds before the end of the season. Following the next loosening of Covid restrictions on...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments

Rolls Royce Dallas set for new contract at Elland Road

Paul Madeley was Don Revie's Rolls Royce, the original ‘Super Sub’ and the most versatile player ever to wear the Leeds shirt and arguably in the whole history of the Football League. But Marcelo...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Apr 2021 | 4 Comments

Leeds U23s secure PL2 title despite late drama against Villa

Leeds United Under 23s side secured the Premier League 2 Division 2 title on Friday night with a two one victory over Aston Villa. A draw would have been good enough for Mark Jackson's side to lift the...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Apr 2021 | 3 Comments

La Nación report Bielsa set to sign for another two seasons

After a stunning backs against the wall victory against Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime, it is hard to believe that this weekend could have got any better for Leeds United fans. But reports from...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Apr 2021 | 5 Comments

RIP Chris & Kev, Never Forgotten

Twenty-one years ago, two lads went to a football match and never came home. I never met Kevin Speight or Christopher Loftus but we shared a love, a love of Leeds United football club, and that’s a...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments

Jack Harrison set to mis Manchester City clash

Jack Harrison may have played 121 games for Leeds United over the past three seasons, but he is still technically a Manchester City player. Unfortunately as on loan players are forbidden to play against...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Apr 2021 | 27 Comments

Leeds rack up £62 million loss on way to Championship title

Accounts for the period 1st July 2019 to 31st July 2020, covering the whole Championship winning season, show Leeds losing a staggering £62 million despite recording record revenues. Operating costs...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Apr 2021 | 0 Comments

Victory over Fulham lifts Leeds United’s London curse

One thousand, one hundred and ninety-five days! Before Friday night’s victory at Craven Cottage, on the banks of the River Thames that is how far back you would have to go to find Leeds United’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Mar 2021 | 3 Comments

The sad inevitability of the changing of the guard at Elland Road

If there is one myth that Marcelo Bielsa has busted in his time at Leeds United it is that you do not need to spend fortunes in the transfer market, a good coach can improve players, take them to the...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Feb 2021 | 3 Comments

Bielsa’s Leeds: Redemption - Chasing the Dream

It’s July 2020 and fans of Leeds United are celebrating with a passion at the end of sixteen years as England’s forgotten club. Lockdown restrictions are ignored as they gather on Elland Road to...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Feb 2021 | 0 Comments

The day Leeds United conquered fortress Anderlecht

As the Champions league kicked off again this week, we look back to our last season in the competition back in 2000-2001 and perhaps one of our most impressive performances. Leeds United headed into...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Feb 2021 | 1 Comment

Marcelo Bielsa in for the 'long game' at Leeds United

Marcelo Bielsa is much more than just a football coach. Just as Socrates (the Greek one, not the Brazillian midfielder) founded modern western philosophy, Bielsa is one of the influential managers in...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Feb 2021 | 5 Comments

United Revolución - A visual documentary of all things Elland Road and Leeds United

We are nearing the one year anniversary of football fans around the country being locked out their clubs stadiums due to the Covid 19 pandemic. For many not being able to attend live football has been...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Feb 2021 | 0 Comments

Wolverhampton v Leeds United - Statistics and Predictions

Following defeat to Arsenal, Leeds have the chance to bounce back quickly in the Premier League as they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday 19th February when Nuno Espírito Santo’s charges will...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Feb 2021 | 0 Comments

Fancy yourself as a Leeds United mastermind?

Are you stuck at home and bored of talking to your husband, wife or friends? Have you finished Netflix and realised there’s a reason people only play Scrabble once a year? Well, there’s no need...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jan 2021 | 7 Comments

Andrea Radrizzani’s wants Leeds to challenge big six following 49ers investment

It was the summer of 2017 when sharp suited Italian businessman Andrea Radrizzani completed his takeover of Leeds United from Massimo Cellino. Radrizzani came with a plan, a five-year vision to get Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jan 2021 | 0 Comments

Leeds United in race to replace Elland Road pitch ahead of Everton game

The state of the Elland Road pitch has been a talking point for most of this season, even Jack Grealish chipped in with a cheeky “Everyone just slips on this pitch” comment on Instagram during our...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jan 2021 | 1 Comment

Leeds will never finish above 10th under Bielsa says Keys

There appears to be some odd expectations from the media of Leeds United this season. Perhaps it’s because we came out fighting and contested with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City early on....

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jan 2021 | 2 Comments

Leeds United have a 97% chance of Premier League survival

It’s always a bit nervy being a Leeds United fan, especially during the run in to our Championship winning season with Brentford and West Brom breathing down our necks. Football is awash with statistics...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jan 2021 | 3 Comments

How have Southampton gone from a mid-table side to a potential European spot?

Ahead of our game against Southampton in two weeks we look at how they have gone from gone mid-table to a potential European spot in the space of a year. Whilst the rest of the nation were on their knees...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jan 2021 | 0 Comments

The FA Cup - Leeds United, from giant killers to giants?

The league makes way for the FA Cup this weekend and for the first time in a long time Leeds United were one of the top flight teams in the draw having . The Whites will travel to Broadfield Stadium...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Jan 2021 | 1 Comment

Leeds fans should not be too disheartened by Spurs loss

Saturday’s game felt like a bit of a free hit in many ways. Leeds United have had a successful festive period taking 9 points from a possible 15 having beaten Newcastle, Burnley and West Brom so anything...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jan 2021 | 1 Comment

Mapping the Leeds United street art

There has been a boom in Leeds United street art over recent years. Be it the white, blue and yellow painted telecoms cabinets and bollards around Beeston and Burley painted by the Burley Banksy, the...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jan 2021 | 2 Comments

Remembering the Leeds United legends we lost in 2020

Twenty-twenty was a bittersweet year. On one hand we have seen a Leeds United side flying high, playing some of the most exhilarating football we have ever witnessed as fans. Winning the Football League...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jan 2021 | 0 Comments

Anything Leeds can get from Spurs game will be a bonus

Games come at you thick and fast over the festive period with Leeds playing five times in just over two weeks. December got off to a tricky start with the 3-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge followed...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Dec 2020 | 0 Comments

Did Leeds United win the Championship BECAUSE of Covid?

The issue of ‘Bielsa burnout’ has been raised many times before Karen Carney took to Amazon Prime to say Leeds only won the Championship ‘because of Covid’. It’s the go to tired trope of the...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Dec 2020 | 0 Comments

Five Leeds Legends who would fit right in Marcelo Bielsa’s team

It’s always difficult comparing eras isn’t it? Leeds United have undoubtedly had some quality players in the past but how would they fare in the modern game, how would they cope with the demands...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Dec 2020 | 22 Comments

Leeds United’s Premier League roller-coaster, enjoy the ride!

Marcelo Bielsa, world renowned football coach, at the age of 64 accepted a challenge to change the fortunes of a mid-table Football League Championship team comprising of average players, some with more...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Dec 2020 | 0 Comments

Should Bielsa be more pragmatic?

I still don’t quite know what to think about Sunday’s game, even two days on. After three minutes I was devastated, embarrassed even. But as the game went on, I was proud of the team, despite the...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Dec 2020 | 3 Comments

Llorente must learn quickly in Koch absence

With defender Robin Koch ruled out of action for the foreseeable future, fellow centre-back Diego Llorente will have to follow in the German’s footsteps and hit the ground running at Elland Road. Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Dec 2020 | 2 Comments

Crowds return to football but how long will we have to wait to get back inside Elland Road?

A slight slither of normality was on show last night as crowds of actual, real life football supporters returned to stadiums last night as lockdown two came to an end. The new rules allow for crowds...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Dec 2020 | 0 Comments

£17m for Raphinha looking like an absolute bargain

The final week before this summers transfer deadline was very much focused around bringing in Michaël Cuisance from Bayern Munich to much fanfare. But it wasn’t to be, and perhaps that has turned...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Nov 2020 | 0 Comments

Rodrigo’s return a huge boost for Marcelo Bielsa ahead of Arsenal clash

Leeds United broke their transfer record this summer to bring in Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno Machado as their first marquee signing of the summer. Rodrigo became Leeds United's most expensive signing,...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Nov 2020 | 0 Comments

We Love you, Leeds Calendar 2021 by Stuart Roy Clarke

‘We Love you, Leeds’ Calendar 2021 By Stuart Roy Clarke in collaboration with Utilita, for The Princes Trust In these unprecedented times, fans are having to stay away from their beloved Elland...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Nov 2020 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa's Secret Weapon

What do John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova have in common besides being tennis players... well they are both left-handed, and there is a theory that this gives them a distinct advantage when playing...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Nov 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 3, Aston Villa 0 – Player Ratings

Aston Villa may have been vying to go top of the Premier League table on Friday night but Leeds United put them in their place. Dominating from almost the start, Leeds sealed the three points with a...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Oct 2020 | 0 Comments

Bright white diamonds set to light the Beeston skyline once again

When I was a young lad following Leeds United there were four bright white diamonds lighting the skyline, leading fans from across the city to Beeston on their pilgrimage to watch the might Leeds United....

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Oct 2020 | 1 Comment

Leeds fans tell Premier League to stick their PPV and donate to Leeds Fans Foodbank instead

So far this season fans have been able to watch every Premier League game via their existing subscriptions to Sky Sports and BT Sport, with the odd game free to air on BBC One. But the new Premier League...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Oct 2020 | 2 Comments

Phillips injury causes selection dilemma for Marcelo Bielsa

The international break wasn’t kind to Leeds United with both Liam Cooper and Diego Llorente returning to Thorp Arch with injuries. Silver clouds though, at least Kalvin Phillips returned from England...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Oct 2020 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 101st birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. More than a centenary of our magnificent football club with its ups and downs, highs and lows. The history of football in Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2020 | 0 Comments

If there is one complaint I have about Marcelo Bielsa...

If there is one complaint I have about Marcelo Bielsa it’s that he has given me hope and made me care about Leeds United. That’s been in pretty short supply as a Leeds fan over the past 16 years....

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Oct 2020 | 10 Comments

The best £5 million Leeds United have ever spent?

The days of thinking Luke Murphy arriving from Crewe Alexandra for a cool £1 million was a lot of money seem a lifetime ago. Now we are back in the Premier League Victor Orta and Andrea Radrizzani...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Sep 2020 | 22 Comments

Could Michaël Cuisance be the heir to Pablo Hernandez’s throne?

So far so good for this transfer as far as Victor Orta and Andrea Radrizzani are concerned. The early priorities were replacing Ben White and providing some more firepower up front. Robin Koch and Diego...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Sep 2020 | 2 Comments

Meslier stars as Leeds grind our three points against Sheffield United

This season’s opening game at Anfield felt like a free shot. A chance to showcase Bielsaball on the biggest stage and show the world what we could do, and we won plenty of admirers in the process....

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Sep 2020 | 0 Comments

Spanish international Diego Llorente completes Elland Road switch

Leeds United have this afternoon that Spanish international defender Diego Llorente has completed his switch to Elland Road having completed a medial in Madrid earlier this week. The 27 year old joins...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Sep 2020 | 0 Comments

Deal for Diego Llorente could be done by the weekend

You can’t blame Victor Orta of being short of options this summer and as one door closes another opens. With Ben White staying at Brighton, Leeds quickly moved on Robin Koch but had been rumoured to...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Sep 2020 | 0 Comments

Elland Road turnstiles to remain shut as fans locked out indefinitely

With the government announcing tighter restrictions on Tuesday in a bid to control the spread of Coronavirus, one of the first victims was the potential return of crowds to sporting events including...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Sep 2020 | 6 Comments

Sheffield United is the kind of game Leeds United need to be winning

This seasons opening game at Anfield felt like a free shot. A chance to showcase Bielsaball on the biggest stage and show the world what we could do, and we won plenty of admirers in the process. Jürgen...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Sep 2020 | 2 Comments

This Saturday Premier League football returns to Elland Road, but for the fans it wil be different

On Saturday afternoon, Elland Road Stadium, home, will host its first Premier League game since Saturday 8th May 2004. But in these strange times it will be a different match day experience to usual....

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Sep 2020 | 3 Comments

Take Us Home: Leeds United - Series two out now, this time it has a happy ending!

Last season Amazon’s cameras went behind the scenes at Elland Road and Thorp Arch to bring us the remarkable story of Leeds United’s attempt to win promotion back to the Premier League under Marcelo...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Sep 2020 | 7 Comments

Does Hull City defeat reveal an alarming lack of depth in Leeds United’s squad?

It was clear before kick-off that Marcelo Bielsa wasn’t too concerned with progressing to the next round of the Carabao Cup, making eleven changes to the team that started against Liverpool at Anfield...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Sep 2020 | 23 Comments

So called journalists make same old lazy tropes about Bielsas Leeds United

Leeds United were sensational on Saturday. We may not have come away with the win, but the performance was a statement of intent and there will be plenty of teams looking on worrying about Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Sep 2020 | 2 Comments

Leeds United go toe to toe with Premier League champions and look right at home

Sixteen years of pain and suffering, sixteen years of waiting for our return to the top-flight and it didn’t disappoint one bit! The moment the fixture list was released it all started to feel real,...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Sep 2020 | 6 Comments

Ian Rush exclusive: Leeds have to become clinical to survive and thrive in the big time

If there is one man who knows about not being clinical for Leeds United, it’s Ian Rush. Despite his legendary status at Liverpool he scored just three times in thirty-six wearing the white shirt. So...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Sep 2020 | 1 Comment

Leeds United v Liverpool - A Rivalry Reignited

Saturday is the day, Leeds United are back in the big time, reigniting rivalries with old foes. Gone are the forced rivalries with the likes of Brentford and Huddersfield Town, we are back playing games...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Sep 2020 | 1 Comment

After a decade of mismanagement Leeds United are on the brink of their Premier League return

In a recent interview with the Square Ball, Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear described the club as “probably the most investable proposition in world football” at the present time. It’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Sep 2020 | 0 Comments

Are Leeds in danger of doing a Fulham?

If Victor Orta pulls off the rumoured moves for Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul and Dinamo Zagreb defender Josko Gvardiol, it would bring Leeds spending to £110 million this transfer window. On a...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Aug 2020 | 1 Comment

Leeds linked with £50 million duo by reputable Italian journalists

The Leeds United rumour mill is hotting up this bank holiday despite Phil Hay suggesting Leeds may ‘keep their powder dry’ following the signings of Spain striker Rodrigo and Germany centre back...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Aug 2020 | 2 Comments

Rodrigo De Paul, the biggest rabbit in Victor Orta’s hat?

Victor Orta seems to be pulling rabbits out of hats this transfer window, like he’s playing football manager but he’s got some mental cheat codes. Leeds were rumoured to be interested in Brentford’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Aug 2020 | 6 Comments

Leeds United - A giant held back by years of incompetent frauds

In a recent interview with the Square Ball, Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear described the club as “probably the most investable proposition in world football” at the present time. It’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Aug 2020 | 19 Comments

German international defender Robin Koch completes £12 million Leeds move

Completing possibly the most important part of the jigsaw for the 2019-202 season, Leeds United have confirmed the signing of defender Robin Koch from FC Freiburg on a four-year contract for a basic...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds complete £27m signing of Spain striker Rodrigo

Leeds United have completed the transfer of Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno Machado on a four year deal worth €30 million plus add-ons in their first marquee signing of the summer. Rodrigo will become...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments

Koch close to signing for Leeds as he says farewell to SC Freiburg teammates

With Brighton making it abundantly clear that Ben White would not be moving to Leeds, Victor Orta has moved this week to secure the services of German international defender Robin Koch from SC Freiburg. Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments

Kalvin Phillips handed England call-up for Iceland and Denmark games

Leeds United have had a fantastic couple of seasons and Kalvin Philips has played a massive part in that, the driving force in Marcel Bielsa’s side. Leeds tested themselves against top class opposition...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments

Liverpool should give champions Leeds United a guard of honour at Anfield

Liverpool fans are famous for their knowledge of the game and respect of good sides. In the 1968-69 season they were Leeds United’s main rivals at the top of the Football League table. When the two...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Aug 2020 | 16 Comments

Rodrigo, Kent, Koch - Good enough signings for Leeds to compete?

With Brighton ruling out a deal for Ben White and just under three weeks until the start of the season at Anfield it is time for Leeds United to move onto their other targets and get some deals done....

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Aug 2020 | 11 Comments

Mateusz Klich leaves his mark on Elland Road

Street art has become a common feature around Elland Road stadium over recent years. There is of course the Lowfields Road tunnel mural by Jameson Rogan commissioned by the Leeds United Supporters Trust,...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Aug 2020 | 6 Comments

Spanish sources confirm Leeds interest in £30 million rated Valencia striker Rodrigo

The transfer window has so far been filled with speculation around Ben White’s future, but rumours about a potential move for Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno Machado gained traction over the weekend....

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments

The story of Dirty Leeds - Don Revie, Harry Reynolds and the Team of the Sixties

Post-war industrial England, a dirty hinterland in the North and Midlands where the skyline was punctuated by grimy old stacks and evil-looking factories. It was a simpler time, but also less informed;...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2020 | 6 Comments

Tony Yeboah's Thunderbolts - 25 Years On

It was on this day 25 years ago back in 1995 that Tony Yeboah scored one of the greatest goals in not just Leeds United’s history but probably in Premier League history. As a tribute to that goal and...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments

Signing new Leeds contract not a priority for Marcelo Bielsa

This week saw the Leeds United players return to training and with the new Premier League season just four weeks away Leeds fans are keen to know if and when Marcelo Bielsa will be signing a new contract...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Aug 2020 | 12 Comments

No head coach, no sponsor, no kit, no signings…

With the players due to return to training this week and the new Premier League season just five weeks away Leeds United have no head coach, no back room team, no U23s coach, no main sponsor, yno kit...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Aug 2020 | 5 Comments

Players names as Leeds United's sponsors from the past 40 years

With promotion to the Premier League secured, just for a bit of fun, we decided to turn the names of some of our Championship winning players into Leeds United's sponsors logos from the past forty years....

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jul 2020 | 16 Comments

Potential developments to Elland Road we could see next season

Following the promotion back to the Premier League certain improvements will need to be made to Elland Road to meet the leagues requirements. This goes hand in hand with the club’s desire to relocate...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jul 2020 | 6 Comments

A farewell message from Ben White?

The loss of Pontus Jansson this summer was a big deal for Leeds United fans, but Victor Orta and Marcelo Bielsa knew what they were doing. Ben White had already been brought in as his replacement. Composed...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jul 2020 | 7 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa scoops LMA Championship Manager of the Year award

Marcelo Bielsa has beaten off competition from Slaven Bilic, Paul Cook and Thomas Frank to win this seasons LMA Championship Manager of the Year award in recognition of him leading Leeds United back...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jul 2020 | 4 Comments

Did lockdown benefit Leeds United?

I know what your thinking, you think I’m talking about ‘Bielsa burnout’ don’t you? But I’m not, that’s not something I buy in to, not from the experience of Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United....

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jul 2020 | 7 Comments

Thank you Derby County, from a Leeds United fan

Before we say goodbye to the Championship and the one-sided rivalries that others love to push; Carlisle, Doncaster Rovers, Nottingham Forest, Huddersfield Town (Honestly lads, we don’t care!) There...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jul 2020 | 8 Comments

Marching on Together’s 2019-2020 Player of the Season is…

The choice for player of the season has been incredibly difficult this season. Every single player to have worn that white shirt has done us proud in helping Leeds United reclaim their rightful place...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United players lift the Football League Trophy at Elland Road

Leeds United finished the season in style with a four-nil victory over Charlton Athletic before Liam Cooper joined a special group of Leeds United captains who have listed the Football League trophy...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Liam Cooper follows in the footsteps of Billy Bremner and Gordon Strachan to lift the Football League trophy

Tonight, Liam Cooper fulfilled his destiny and secured his place in Leeds United history by lifting the Football League trophy, following in the footsteps of the greats; Billy Bremner and Gordon Strachan...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Jul 2020 | 9 Comments

Leeds United announce adidas, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the shirts

On Monday, in news that had been expected for a while Leeds United confirmed that their technical kit partnership with Italian sportswear brand Kappa will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2019/20...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Marcelo Bielsa, Our Footballing Romantic

Marcelo Bielsa is a footballing romantic, a deep thinker whose ideas have helped shape modern football. The amount of highly successful managers who use ideas invented and shaped by Bielsa is well known....

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Gaetano Berardi, Side Before Self, Every Time!

Gaetano Berardi is a rarity, a diamond in the rough of mediocrity brought in from Italy by Massimo Cellino back in2014. Whilst Marco Silvestri, Tommaso Bianchi, Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci and...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jul 2020 | 7 Comments

Leeds fans celebrate Championship in Millenium Square

As the Leeds United players celebrated their Championship title and promotion to the Premier League, thousands of fans descended on Millennium Square to party despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Fans had...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jul 2020 | 1 Comment

Victory at Derby closes the circle, now Leeds United move on to real rivalries

There is no Leeds United vs Derby County rivalry, I won’t have it, despite what Sky Sports might tell you. Even when the two clubs were competing at the top of Division one in the early 70s it was...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United Crowned Football League Champions

The Barnsley game on Thursday was an excruciating ninety minutes of football. But the events of the past two days have made it all worthwhile as Leeds United are crowned Football League Champions without...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

More photos from last nights celebrations at Elland Road

As Emile Smith Rowe’s goal hit the back of the net at 19:19 (it was written in the stars) on Friday 17th July 2020 to secure Huddersfield Town’s victory offer West Brom, the Leeds United players...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United fans and players celebrate promotion at Elland Road

After sixteen years and seven hundred and thirty-four games in the wilderness, Leeds United have finally won promotion back to the Premier League and take their rightfull place in the top tier of English...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United promoted back to the Premier League!

Finally, with a hard-fought victory over Barnsley on Thursday night and West Brom only managing a draw with Huddersfield Leeds United have ended their sixteen years out of the top flight and reclaimed...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2020 | 34 Comments

The agony and ecstasy of being a Leeds United fan

I keep trying to tell myself to enjoy every minute of this, to cherish ‘El Loco’ and the fantastic feeling he has brought back to this club but let’s be honest that was bloody awful! With Brentford...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Jul 2020 | 6 Comments

Kalvin Phillips set to miss Leeds United’s final three games

There is no doubting that Kalvin Phillips is the conductor Marcelo Bielsa’s orchestra, our maestro in defensive midfield, setting the tempo of the game, ensuring all the performers follow the same...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United now have a 99% chance of promotion

With just three games remaining of the 2019-2020 Championship season it is amazing to think that there is not a single club mathematically guaranteed to be in the division next season. Four clubs remain...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jul 2020 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa, The kind of man people name stadiums after!

The name Isaac Newell may not mean a lot to many people but he was a pioneer, in the very literal sense, of football in Argentina. Newell had an adventurous spirit and in 1869 at the age of just 16 he...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jul 2020 | 37 Comments

It’s never easy being a Leeds fan, but let’s enjoy every minute of this

It never feels easy being a Leeds United fan. I wouldn’t want to be anything else; I wouldn’t want to support another team but they sure as hell get the heart pounding and the stomach churning. As...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jul 2020 | 7 Comments

Victory over Blackburn leaves Leeds United only ten points from promotion

Blackburn Rovers 1 (Armstrong 48) Leeds United 3 (Bamford 7, Phillips 40, Klich 53) Saturday 4th July 2020 15:00 | Ewood Park Ups and downs, the clue is in the song! Even in this short spell of games...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Jul 2020 | 12 Comments

Leeds United never do things the easy way

As we head into the final six games of the season, nerves are getting twitchy. Of course they are, this is Leeds United we are talking about, we never do things the easy way! Loss to Cardiff saw everyone...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jul 2020 | 1 Comment

Football without fans is a poor imitation of itself

Since its inception back in 1992 the Premier League has very much been about marketing more than football. Its objectives have never been to improve the English game, if anything the national team and...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jun 2020 | 2 Comments

Bielsa teaches Parker a footballing lesson as Pablo delivers second half masterclass

Leeds United 3 (Bamford 10, Alioski 56, Harrison 71) Fulham FC 0 Saturday 27th June 2020 15:00 | Elland Road Scott Parker, bedecked in a blue blazer, looked like a nervous schoolboy as he squirmed...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jun 2020 | 9 Comments

Leeds lacking a cutting edge against Cardiff

There was a similar feel to Leeds United’s performance in South Wales on Sunday, plenty of possession, plenty of toil but no end result. The Leeds players looked fit enough after the break, fitter...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Cardiff 2, Leeds United 0 - Errors and lack of cutting edge gift Bluebirds the points

Cardiff City 2 (Hoilett 35, Glatzel 71) Leeds United 0 Sunday 21st June 2020 12:00 | Cardiff City Stadium And so, the Championship is finally back. After months of waiting, weeks of speculation and...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Promotion to the Premier League is secondary to the prospect of one more season of Marcelo Bielsa

With the Championship season restarting on Sunday, Leeds United could well be on the precipice of promotion back to the Premier League. But for me the prospect of Premier League football is secondary,...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds are back! But Pablo isn’t (Yet) – Whites v Bluebirds Preview

Leeds will kick-off again the season again at 12:00pm on Sunday 21st June against Cardiff City. The trip to South Wales will be a tough first fixture back. Cardiff may be seventeen points and eight places...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

The most improved players under Marcelo Bielsa

Most people judge the success of managers on the number of trophies they win but if you judge success in terms of clubs transformed and players improved then Bielsa is one of the best in the world. Some...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jun 2020 | 3 Comments

With Augustin out it’s Tyler Roberts time to really shine

The signing of Tyler Roberts from West Brom back in January 2018 was a bit of a coup, even if it went a bit under the radar at the time with everything else going on at the club. A ‘bright academy...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jun 2020 | 4 Comments

Could this be Leeds United’s new Adidas away shirt?

Ever since the rumours of Leeds United signing a new kit deal with Adidas for the 2020/2021 season there have been concept kits and speculation all over social media. But now football rumours website...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jun 2020 | 12 Comments

What does the future hold for Jean-Kévin Augustin?

Speculation was rife this January around Leeds bringing in new attacking options to replace Eddie Nketiah and strengthen their firepower given Patrick Bamfords drought. The club were linked with Southampton’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds kick-off live on Sky with two tough games up first

Today was the day it returned, that nervous excitement that comes with supporting Leeds United as the remaining fixtures of the season and first televised games were announced. Leeds will kick-off again...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United vs West Brom: Who will win the Championship?

The EFL’s announcement that the Championship season should resume on the weekend of June 20 was music to the ears of fans across the country. With nine games to go there is still plenty to play for...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Sky to show 30 live Championship games with all matches available online

With the Championship season due to restart on 20th June the Football League has announced further details regarding the schedule and broadcast arrangements. The season will resume on matchday 38 with...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United hit by first positive Coronavirus test

The Daily Mail has revealed that at least one individual from Leeds United has tested positive for Covid-19. The result comes after the latest round of testing where nine new positive cases from six...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Let no one mistake the fact that Leeds took the trophy on merit

Having played out a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Comunale the week before, Leeds and Juventus met for the second leg of the 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final at Elland Road on Thursday, 3rd June 1971. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Could a Leeds v Liverpool friendly be on the cards?

How do you even go about risk assessing Gjanni Alioski? That boy alone must require enough paperwork to make providing a risk assessment for a return to contact training a substantial task, but Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Championship set for 20th June return

Leeds United could take to the field again for the first time in three months within the next three weeks following yesterdays news from the Football League. The EFL has set 20th June, the same date...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jun 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds thriller amongst best ever Premier League games

Best Premier League game ever? The pundits from BBC Match of the Day have been debating the question in the latest edition of the Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast. Alan Shearer and Ian Wright decided...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 May 2020 | 2 Comments

Leeds United’ greatest ever wide men, who makes your list?

The regular contributors to our message boards are spending lockdown debating the best Leeds United players for each position. Attention has now turned to the best right sided and left sided midfielders...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Government announcement paves the way for Championship return

At Saturday government briefing, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced that competitive sport will be allowed behind closed doors in England from the 1st June, paving the way for the return of live...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Premier League set for June 17 return with 29 games to be shown free to air

Live football in England has taken a huge step forward with the announcement that the Premier League will return on Wednesday 17th June subject to government approval. The first two games will be Aston...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds players return to training sharp and raring to go

Leeds United players returned to training at Thorp Arch on Monday and initial reports indicate that the players have emerged from lockdown in good shape. Although it's been ten long weeks since a competitive...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Three years in, how does Andrea Radrizzani stack up?

This weekend saw the three-year anniversary of the completion of Andrea Radrizzani's takeover of Leeds United. There is no doubt it has been a steep learning curve for the Italian and there have been...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United books to bury your head in during lockdown

The prospect of any live football is still a few weeks a way at least, Boris has closed the pubs and you’re not allowed to go near your mates. So what is there to do whilst sat at home to pass the...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United plotting to sign Rovers starlet

With Leeds set to secure the signing of highly rated forward Charlie Allen from Linfield, they are hunt again for young talent, but this time they don't have to go as far as Northern Ireland. Teenage...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 May 2020 | 1 Comment

Great News For Leeds United's Promotion Hopes

The Football League met on Wednesday to consider the impact of Coronavirus on the season and the implications of having to curtail the season early. Proposals and counter proposals from various clubs...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's greatest central defenders, do you agree?

The regular contributors to our message boards are spending lockdown debating the best Leeds United players for each position, they have just decided on our greatest central defenders. Will John Charles...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United in pole position as training set to resume

There are early signs that football may be on its way back in England. Boosted by the return of the Bundesliga this weekend, five weeks on since training resumed, many players are now encouraged that...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Armada, Adams and Koch: Running the Rule Over Leeds United’s Rumoured Transfer Targets

This summer’s transfer activity will be crucial for Marcelo Bielsa and his scouting team as they look to transform the Whites into a Premier League force. Hanging on to key figures such as Kalvin Phillips...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 May 2020 | 0 Comments

The Leeds United Lockdown Quiz

Bored in lockdown, stuck in the house, fed up with with no football to watch? Why not test yourself by trying our Leeds United Lockdown Quiz. Twenty questions from transfers to top scorers, most successful...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Fußball is back! But which Bundesliga team should Leeds fans support?

It’s eight weeks since Leeds United have been in action and if I’m honest I’m desperate for a bit of competitive football to watch. The re-runs of Euro 96 on ITV this week have been entertaining...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United’s best ever left back?

The regular contributors to our message boards are spending lockdown debating the best Leeds United players for each position, at the moment they are debating left backs. So, who is the greatest? Left...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Don't you know pump it up, Someone’s going up!

Much like being a Leeds fans the rest of the time, lockdown has been a bit of a rollercoaster concerning the future of our football club. Perched at the top of the Championship, we were playing a brand...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Who makes your list as Leeds United’s greatest right back?

The regular contributors to our message boards are spending lockdown debating the best Leeds United players for each position, at the moment they are debating right backs. So, who is the greatest? Jimmy...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United’s Greatest Goalkeepers - Who gets your vote?

The regular contributors to our message boards are spending lockdown debating the best Leeds United players for each position, starting with goalkeepers. So, who is the greatest? Is it the stalwarts...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 May 2020 | 0 Comments

If I was a Leeds player, I’d be furious! - Stephen Warnock

Former Liverpool, Aston Villa and Leeds defender Stephen Warnock has today spoken out about the idea that the current football season could be declared null & void, saying that there’s no rush...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Is this the fairest way to decide the outcome of the Championship season?

There still appears to be a desire to try to finish the Championship season, even if that is behind closed doors. But as time goes on and the logistics get more difficult and the costs higher the possibility...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 May 2020 | 0 Comments

Today should have been Leeds United’s day!

Today should have been the day! Saturday 2nd May 2020 should have gone down in history as the day Leeds United regained their rightful place in the Premier League at Elland Road against Charlton. But...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 May 2020 | 6 Comments

What does the future hold for Jean-Kévin Augustin?

Speculation was rife this January around Leeds bringing in new attacking options to replace Eddie Nketiah and strengthen their firepower given Patrick Bamfords drought. The club were linked with Southampton’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 May 2020 | 5 Comments

Could Leeds United be crowned champions without kicking another ball?

The mood music around finishing the English Football season seems to have changed somewhat in the past couple of days. Where there was once a string desire to finish the season whenever it was safe to...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Apr 2020 | 1 Comment

Great news for Leeds United & Liverpool, a nightmare for Manchester United fans

There is still a desire within English football to restart the season with the Premier League’s "Project Restart" kicking off this week. But with no end to lockdown yet in sight the prospect of kicking...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Apr 2020 | 3 Comments

4 areas of the Leeds United squad that require improvements for the Premier League

Leeds United still hold out considerable hope of securing the promotion to the Premier League that the entire city has been craving for 16 years. They are in pole position to secure that promotion should...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United promoted if UEFA have their way

Whilst there is still a desire in England to complete both the Premier League and Football League seasons there is a strong possibility that the season cannot be completed. UEFA is keen for all elite...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments

The Bundesliga giveth and the Eredivisie taketh away

For those of us frustrated by the lack of football, the desire for some competitive sport to fill the enduring lockdown, Thursday brought a brief hope. It was announced that the Bundesliga would be the...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments

South Stand to be renamed in Norman Hunter’s honour

Along with the whole Leeds United family were devastated to hear the news that club legend Norman Hunter was taken from us last week at the age of 76 following a battle with Coronavirus. Hunter’s death...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments

Memories of Norman Hunter

Norman Hunter is revered as one of the toughest to have ever played the game. The nickname ‘Bites your legs’ was well earned, Norman was uncompromising in his tackling and alongside Jack Charlton...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments

Remembering Chris Loftus & Kevin Speight - 20 Years On, Never Forgotten

Twenty years ago, two lads went to a football match and never came home. I’d never met Kevin Speight or Christopher Loftus but we shared a love, a love of Leeds United football club, and that’s a...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Apr 2020 | 7 Comments

Moves to get the season underway as 3:00pm television blackout lifted

Whilst football is certainly not the most important thing on people’s minds as the world fights Coronavirus, it’s return remains a beacon of light, a hope that we can get back to a normal way of...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Apr 2020 | 1 Comment

Luciano Becchio, Cult hero or genuine legend?

It’s difficult to rate players from the modern era against the legends of the past. Once such player is Luciano Becchio, regarded as somewhat of a cult hero by many, does he actually deserve to be...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Apr 2020 | 12 Comments

Things Leeds United fans can do to help during lockdown

We are living in difficult times and without the weekly distraction and release of football, many fans will be struggling in isolation. Our discussion forums may provide some light relief as our members...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's 100 Greatest Players

Leeds United celebrated their centenary this season, 100 years of our magnificent football club. In that time over 600 players have donned the famous white (or blue and gold) shirt. A myriad of internationals,...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Stuck inside? Take a virtual tour of Burley Banksy’s artwork

Many Leeds fans will have smiled at seeing Andy McVeigh’s white, blue and yellow painted telecoms cabinets and bollards around Elland Road whilst walking to games. Be it the classic Burton kit of the...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United players agree to defer wages for the foreseeable future

The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting everyone across Europe with country after country going into lockdown. One of the first affects of the virus was the postponement of professional sport a few weeks...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Ther last time the league was suspended - Leeds United during WW2

We are living through very strange times, with the world on lockdown and competitive sport suspended across Europe. The last time such restrictions were put in place was after the outbreak of the second...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Re-live Mark Viduka 4, Liverpool 3 on Sky Sports Main Event, Tonight 7pm

Tonight on Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher team up for retro Monday Night Football where you can re-live Leeds United’s 4-3 win over Liverpool in 2000.The pair will...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Ten of the greatest Leeds United goals

Leeds United players have scored some fantastic goals over the years, and with no live football to watch and everyone stuck in their homes at the moment it's as good a time as any to look back at a few...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United books to help pass the time in self-isolation

The football has been has been cancelled, Boris has closed the pubs and you’re not allowed to go near your mates. So what is there to do whilst sat at home to pass the time? This season marked 100...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

The FA announce 2019-2020 season extended 'indefinitely'

In a joint statement today it was announced that the suspension of football in England would be extended until at least 30th April. Given the ever more severe guidance from the government it was only...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

The season should be finished, it’s the sensible thing to do

With football in England at all levels now cancelled and the government suggesting the eight of the Coronavirus threat will not be over for twelve weeks it seems unlikely that the leagues could get going...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

All football postponed until at least 4th April

In contrast to statements released yesterday The Premier League, FA, EFL and WSL have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until at least the 4th April. The EFL statement...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Football League confirm games to go ahead

Despite reports from The Times late on Wednesday that football in England was set to be played behind closed doors the Football League have tonight announced that games will go ahead as planned this...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Mar 2020 | 1 Comment

Luke Ayling wins PFA Bristol Street Motors Player of the Month Award

If any player has personified the turn around in Leeds United’s results then it is Luke Ayling. He looked devastated, almost lost during his post-match interview after defeat to Nottingham Forest....

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Luke Ayling nominated for PFA Championship Player of the Month

If any player has personified the turn around in Leeds United’s results then it is Luke Ayling. He looked devastated, almost lost during his post-match interview after defeat to Nottingham Forest....

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Mar 2020 | 1 Comment

Mateusz Klich, Criminally Underrated

Outside of Elland Road, whenever people talk about Leeds United and our players individually you will hear tons of praise for Pablo Hernandez, Kalvin Phillips, Ben White. Even players who havent been...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United and the Road Ahead

Leeds United fans have remained apprehensive heading into the 2019/2020 season Championship run in. And who can blame them? After last season’s heartbreak, they’re easily forgiven for their outcries. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

However this ends we much cherish what Marcelo Bielsa has given us forever

Leeds United could well be on the precipice of promotion back to the Premier League. But however this season ends the last two years are two I will forever cherish thanks to one man, Marcelo Bielsa....

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Mar 2020 | 23 Comments

The most improved players under Marcelo Bielsa | Part 2

Bielsa’s philosophy is about repetition on the training pitch. His belief is that the longer he spends working with the players at Thorp Arch, the more he can assert control over every aspect of a...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Mar 2020 | 0 Comments

The most improved players under Marcelo Bielsa | Part 1

Most people judge the success of managers on the number of trophies they win but if you judge success in terms of clubs transformed and players improved then Bielsa is one of the best in the world. Some...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Feb 2020 | 6 Comments

Hull City mauled by the Tyler

A comprehensive second half performance from Leeds United saw them run out four nil winners against Hull City on Saturday. An early second half goal from Pablo Hernandez killed Hull off and Leeds were...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

'Get it Done!' - Jonny Howson

Since Leeds United’s fall from grace many players have come and gone, but there will always be one that hurt me the most, the sale of Jonny Howson. Born in Leeds and schooled in Morley, Howson started...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Kiko Casilla takes to social media to respond to FA verdict

In light of the news that Kiko Casilla has been handed an eight game ban having been found guilty of breaching FA Rule E3 during Leeds United’s Sky Bet Championship game with Charlton Athletic back...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Casilla found guilty and handed eight game ban

After months of speculation the FA have finally reached their verdict in relation to the alleged racist remarks made by the Kiko Casilla last September at Charlton. The FA has found Casilla guilty and...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Michael Brown exclusive: Leeds have ridden the storm and can now attack their way to the Premier League

In a career that spanned well over two decades Michael Brown star estimates that he played for over 30 managers and nine different clubs. But perhaps he is most known for being associated with manager...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Patrick Bamford, Livin' on a Prayer

In a rather bizarre turn of events this morning the one and only Jon Bon Jovi gave Patrick Bamford some words of encouragement ahead of tonight’s game against Middlesbrough. Speaking on TalkSport Bon...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds open up five point gap in the crazy league that is the Championship

Leeds United’s performance against Reading didn’t feel anywhere near as comprehensive as that against Bristol City the previous week. But a moment of magic from Pablo Hernandez and a crucial late...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Injury doubts ahead of Middlesbrough, but Leeds have the players to cope

Half an hour into Saturday’s game against Reading the Elland Road crowd fell silent. Not because Leeds had conceded, but because what they were witnessing in front of them was perhaps more crucial...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Could news from Switzerland scupper Leeds United takeover

There is nothing more certain in life than death and taxes, except a Leeds United takeover rumour that is. This summer the big rumours surrounded potential investment from Qatar Sports Investments and...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Pablo Hernandez, a player who makes his teammates play

There is no question on Pablo Hernández’s ability, on his day he stands head and shoulders above most other players in the Championship. He has been Leeds United’s talisman over the past few seasons,...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Has Marcelo Bielsa rediscovered his best starting XI?

After a troubling couple of months injury wise is Marcelo Bielsa finally able to pick our best starting eleven again? On the 21st December against Fulham Leeds lined-up; Casilla, Ayling, White, Cooper,...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Are we starting to see the unplayable best of Helder Costa?

There is no doubt Helder Costa was Leeds United’s marquee summer signing, a signing that got fans really excited. The Portuguese winger had proven he is a very talented player at this level in the...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Luke Ayling’s roar marks the turnaround in Leeds United’s results

If any of the Leeds United squad wear their hearts on their sleeves, then Luke Ayling definitely does. He looked devastated, almost lost during his post-match interview after defeat to Nottingham Forest....

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Only a matter of time before Kalvin Phillips plays for England

Leeds United have turned things around in the last couple of games and it’s probably no coincidence that Kalvin Phillips has been back in the side. He has been the driving force of Marcel Bielsa’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

The final straw for Kiko Casilla, time to hand Illan Meslier the gloves

It’s fair to say that Kiko Casilla had a lot to live up when he signed from Real Madrid. But last season did not end so well for the Spanish keeper, Leeds fans fingers were bitten down to the bone...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Feb 2020 | 23 Comments

Salim Lamrani breaks silence to deliver rallying call to Leeds United fans

If there was anyone at the club last season who intrigued fans as much as Marcelo Bielsa then it was Salim Lamrani. Doctor of Iberian and Latin American Studies at the Paris Sorbonne University, lecturer...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Feb 2020 | 2 Comments

Leeds can put Forest behind them and restore confidence against Brentford

The Forest game was comfortably the worst we have played all season. In the attacking third we always seem to hit crosses or passes into a Forest body. Passes consistently went astray, missed their man...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

I felt mentally tired, Pontus Jansson

As Leeds prepare to face Brentford this week fans are reminded of one of summers biggest regrets, the sale of Pontus Jansson. I’m not sure we will ever know the real reason he left, there are two sides...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Feb 2020 | 3 Comments

Ringing the changes for Brentford

In recent weeks the only small positive to take away from the losses and draws has been that we have still dominated games, still had most of the possession and created chances. Even against Millwall,...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Feb 2020 | 24 Comments

A worrying rhetoric coming from within Leeds United

There is a worrying rhetoric coming out from the club at the moment. One that seems to imply that supporters have no right to vent their frustrations and in by doing so are compounding if not causing...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Feb 2020 | 8 Comments

Bielsa will always blame himself above all others

There has been plenty of talk this week about blame and accountability, about the fact that Bielsa is ‘stubborn’ in his methods and cares more for the system and purity of football than winning....

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

The highs and lows of a promotion campaign

After the highs of the Millwall come-back came the lows of defeat to Wigan, this season is turning into a bit of a roller coaster ride. Leeds United are not making this easy. But any promotion push will...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Feb 2020 | 12 Comments

Leeds fans, let's get some perspective here

Social media has been awash with frustrated Leeds fans since defeat to Wigan, some have even started to question Marcelo Bielsa himself. The manager of the best Leeds team since the O'Leary days, the...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Dispelling the ‘Bielsa Burnout’ myth

It is that time of the season again where pundits who have never managed spout their usual nonsense. Probably having not even watched Leeds play this season apart from maybe the Arsenal match. Earlier...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

The players are doing all I'm asking them to, Marcelo Bielsa

Defeat to Wigan has certainly put a downer on things. The signings of last week followed by the second half come-back against Millwall had raised spirits somewhat, given fans some confidence going into...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Feb 2020 | 1 Comment

Leeds need to finally exorcise the demons of last season against Wigan today

Wigan Athletic sit in twenty-second place in the Championship, nearly thirty points behind Leeds United. This Saturday afternoons game is easy on paper, but it was the game against ‘The Latics on Good...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Feb 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds fans can sleep easy this deadline day, but it hasn’t always been that way

This transfer deadline day Leeds fans can get tucked up into bed early safe in the knowledge all of our main transfer targets have been secured ahead of the window closing. The deals may not have been...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Jean-Kevin Augustin raring to go, but when will Bielsa let him off the leash?

Marcelo Bielsa and Jean-Kévin Augustin sat down with the press ahead of Saturdays game against Wigan and it’s clear ‘Big Kev’ is chopping at the bit to get started. On settling in at Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2020 | 5 Comments

The day Leeds United ripped out my heart and threw it on the floor

Lowly Wigan, twenty-second in the Championship, nearly thirty points behind Leeds United, this Saturday afternoons game should be easy. But it was the game against Wigan in April last year when Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2020 | 5 Comments

All Hail Lord Bamford

It’s hard not to be pleased for Patrick Bamford. He has come in for a lot of stick, and that can’t be nice. Fans think players are impervious to the criticism dished out on social media but they...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United back on top after stunning second half comeback

After twenty-four minutes at Elland Road on Tuesday you would be forgiven for thinking Leeds United’s season was over. Shaun Hutchinson headed Millwall into an early lead from a corner after just four...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jan 2020 | 1 Comment

Signings of Ian and 'Big Kev' a massive boost for Leeds squad

Leeds United have had a busy week, completing their January transfer business with the signings of Ian Poveda from Manchester City and Jean-Kevin Augustin from Red Bull Leipzig. The two new players not...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jan 2020 | 6 Comments

Victor Orta coming good for Leeds in the transfer market

It’s fair to say Victor Orta has received a lot of flack from supporters during his time as Director of Football at Leeds United. A lot of it may be justified, some of his early signings were certainly...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jan 2020 | 1 Comment

Victor Orta pulls of coup to land Jean-Kevin Augustin

Speculation this January has all been around attacking options and who Leeds United would bring in to replace Eddie Nketiah. We’ve been linked with Southampton’s Che Adams, Watford’s Andre Gray,...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Man Utd fans deluded if they think Marcelo Bielsa would move to Old Trafford

I’m sure supporters of plenty of other clubs think Leeds fans are an entitled lot, but I don’t think we really are. We’ve had periods where we were flying high, winning cups and titles and competing...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jan 2020 | 11 Comments

Monaco preparing for the departure of Jean-Kévin Augustin to Leeds United

Leeds United’s priority for this transfer window is clear, they need to bolster their attacking options with the aim of improving their conversion rate, one of the worst in the Championship this season....

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds United complete signing of Manchester City starlet Ian Poveda

Leeds United have announced attacking midfielder Ian Carlo Poveda as their second signing of the January transfer window after young Chievo Verona goalkeeper Elia Caprile put pen to paper earlier this...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds complete first signing of transfer window

Last night Leeds United completed their first transfer of the January window. Was it that prolific goal scorer we have all been crying out for? No, it was an eighteen-year-old goalkeeper. Elia Caprile...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Despite our form, In Bielsa we trust!

Our recent form has caused some supporters to lose faith, of course it has. One win in the last seven matches is bound to cause frustration and panic. But I think the vast majority of Leeds United fans...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Do you know why everyone’s panicking now Kalvin?

Kalvin Phillips may have taken to Twitter after the Sheffield Wednesday defeat to say “Don’t know why everyone’s panicking and spouting lies! We lost a game of football to a team that didn’t...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Victor Orta and Andrea Radrizzani have just two weeks to save Leeds United’s season

Leeds United are entering a crucial period, not just in this season but in their history. The disappointing defeat to QPR on Saturday has only reinforced the feeling that Leeds United have two main issues;...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jan 2020 | 14 Comments

QSI’s investment to be completed within weeks?

Andrea Radrizzani has always been clear about his ambition for Leeds United. A fire year plan to get them back to the Premier League. He has also been clear that he has no intention of cutting and running...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jan 2020 | 1 Comment

Leeds United's loanees are on the move

Leeds United have had very little in terms of incomings so far this transfer window but there have been plenty of departures. Loanees Jack Clarke and Eddie Nketiah have returned to their parent clubs...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Sheffield Wednesday make my eyes bleed

Saturday’s game was a worrying one for Leeds United fans, there is a distinct sense of déjà vu creeping in as we remember the start of our capitulation at the same point last season. It wasn’t...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

It’s the one you love who hurts you most

It’s difficult supporting Leeds United, time and time again they hurt you. I’s not just a recent thing too, even at our brilliant best under Don Revie we didn’t win as many titles as we should...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Jan 2020 | 3 Comments

Who is Ian Poveda? And can he fill a Jack Clarke shaped hole?

The first few days of the January transfer window have been quiet for Leeds but it seems that Victor Orta is busy behind the scenes trying to bring in the three players Leeds are targeting for this window....

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Jan 2020 | 1 Comment

Leeds United brightest rising star signs first professional contract

The pool of great players in Leeds United’s youth sides is unquestioned. But perhaps the biggest gem of them all is Nohan Kenneh who turned just 17 today and celebrated by signing his first professional...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Bielsa plays down Adams link but states Orta and Radrizzani are ready to resolve his needs

Marcelo Bielsa faced the press ahead of this weekend’s match against Sheffield Wednesday and first of all he had some great news for Leeds United fans, Hernandez and Shackleton are both available for...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Mapping Leeds United street art

Pride in Leeds United has been restored to the city thanks to the great performances we have seen under Marcelo Bielsa. Leeds United shirts are visible more and more around the city but there was another...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

The best half of football from Leeds United in years

Last night Leeds United’s first half performance against Arsenal (Who admittedly have had a poor season but are on the up under Arteta) was arguably the best we’ve played for a long time. Against...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Bielsa & Leeds United prove they can mix it with the best

Monday evening was the first time Marcelo Bielsa has had chance whilst Leeds United head coach to pit his wits against Premiership opposition, and it’s fair to say it went pretty well. Leeds dominated...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Football fans praise Leeds United after FA Cup performance

Leeds United may have lost out 1-0 to Arsenal in the end but they received adulation from football fans everywhere after their first half performance. After the first 45 minutes of football it would...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jan 2020 | 3 Comments

Leeds United Street Art

There has been a boom in Leeds United street art over recent years. Be it the white, blue and yellow painted telecoms cabinets and bollards around Beeston and Burley painted by the Burley Banksy, the...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

"Arsenal, not so special. Manchester United, even we can beat them" - Gjanni Alioski

Gjanni Alioski showed little respect for the Premier League big boys during his press conference with Marcelo Bielsa ahead of Monday’s Arsenal FA Cup tie. The Macedonian winger admitted it would be...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Versatile Tyler Roberts could be crucial during the run-in, if he can stay fit

The signing of Tyler Roberts from West Brom back in January 2018 was a bit of a coup, even if it went a bit under the radar at the time with everything else going on at the club. A ‘bright academy...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Bielsa to make six changes for Arsenal FA Cup tie

Marcelo Bielsa spoke with the press on Saturday and revelaed he will ring the changes for the Arsenal FA Cup tie on Monday. Pablo Hernandez, Tyler Roberts and Jamie Shackleton are not yet fit enought...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jan 2020 | 2 Comments

Leeds will be in the Premier League next season, Mikel Arteta

New Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had a successful, if relatively trophy free playing career with spells at Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain, Rangers, Everton and Arsenal under his belt. Picking up a Scottish...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

January 3rd, Remember the date

Leeds United have had some good times in the FA Cup during our years in the wilderness. We’ve played some of the biggest teams from Premiership home and away, Manchester United, Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

West Brom Fans - Leeds are one hell of a team

With the two top teams in the Championship sharing the spoils on New Years Day the gap to third remained nine points, though Forest have a game in hand. West Brom and Leeds remain the bookies favourites...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jan 2020 | 4 Comments

West Brom draw shows Leeds mental strength and fortitude

The top two in the Championship went head to head on New Years Day with West Brom and Leeds United sharing the spoils at the Hawthorns. West Brom took an early lead through Semi Ajayi after another defensive...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Bielsa confirms Nketiah to return to Arsenal

There has been much speculation regarding Eddie Nketiah’s future over the past few days and tonight Marcelo Bielsa confirmed the young striker would be returning to Arsenal. Speaking to Sky Sports...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Could these forgotten LUFC players be making a move this January?

Last summer saw a bit of an exodus at Elland Road. A total of 20 players left the club with a further 6 players out on loan deals, most of who would have been considered surplus to requirements, as Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jan 2020 | 0 Comments

Issues Marcelo Bielsa and Victor Orta need to resolve this January

Nobody can complain about where Leeds United are in the league, the team has done wonderfully so far this season. But recently holes in the side have started to appear. We have been defensively much...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Nketiah to be recalled amidst Billy Sharpe and Che Adams rumours

This summers loan singing of highly rated Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah was seen as a bit of a coup for Leeds United. Victor Orta beat a number of Championship clubs to the striker’s signature, foremost...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Ecstatic, hopeful, excited, surprised, deeply concerned and extremely confused

If the over indulgence of Christmas wasn’t enough, Leeds United made sure a good number of their fans would be seeing in the Ney Year with a visit to a cardiologist after a thrilling 5-4 victory over...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

What is the cause of Leeds United’s defensive woes?

Leeds United conceded just 10 goals in their first 21 games of the season. In the last 4 games alone they have conceded a further 10 goals. So what has gone wrong defensively in the last few weeks? Our...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

A little bit of history repeating

In the minds of many Leeds fans there echoes that old song from Shirley Bassey, "A little bit of history repeating" They look to past years and observe the poor performance during the Christmas period,...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Come out of the darkness and into the light

Let us imagine for a moment that there is a pair of old fashioned scales... You know the ones with two separate pans, and into one is placed all the rage, anguish, pain, confusion, and disappointment....

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 1, Preston 0 - Not good enough, god awful, lack of ideas, a fair result… our members views

A poor performance… Many fans will have spent their Christmas Day overindulging and it looked like the Leeds players had been too based on the first thirty minutes at Elland Road. The worst performance...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

A poor performance but no need for doom and gloom

After a superb November, Leeds have won only two points in their last three games. But there is no need for doom and gloom. Preston have been up in the play-off positions all season and third for a lot...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Angus Kinnear confirms Clarke to return to Spurs but question mark still hangs over Nketiah

There has been much speculation about a couple of Leeds United’s loan signings over the past few months with both Jack Clarke and Eddie Nketiah getting limited game time so far this season. Clarke...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Bielsa delivers bad news ahead of Preston clash

Marcelo Bielsa faced the press ahead of the Boxing Day clash against fifth place Preston and started off with some bad news for Leeds fans. Pablo Hernandez was substituted after just three minutes of...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Dec 2019 | 6 Comments

Leeds United Half Term Report 2019/20

With twenty-three games played we are at the half way mark of the 2019/20 season. So how have Leeds United performed in the first half of the season? Time for our half term report… Season Rating...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds fans need not let the panic set in

Leeds fans will be worrying after the last two results, but there is no reason to just yet. Panic sets in if you take one or two results in isolation and judge them as being all important. If we look...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

The London curse strikes again as Leeds nerves start to fray

The London curse strikes again! A disappointing result when were on course in the first half, barring the penalty, and on top again in the second half leading up to the equaliser. At that point, Fulham...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

How much have Leeds missed Liam Cooper?

Liam Cooper is set to return to the team this weekend after three games, that will be of comfort to Leeds fans with the final thirty minutes of last weekends match against Cardiff still fresh in the...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Pablo Hernandez, The man who could nutmeg a mermaid

Pablo Hernandez has been the heartbeat of our Leeds United since he arrived, the silent leader, the creator in chief, The King. For teenage Leeds fans Pablo is a legend. He is the Johnny Giles, Gary...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Bielsa gives Leeds fans good news ahead of Fulham clash

Marcelo Bielsa faced the press on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s clash against Fulham and he had three very important words for the Leeds fans; "Cooper is back". Since pulling out of the squad on...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Best young player in the Championship? Vote for Ben White

Two of Sky Sports EFL pundits have picked out a shortlist of 10 players aged 22 or under who have starred in the second tier this season, and now it's time for you to vote for who you think is the best....

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

A crucial weekend in the Championship title race?

The festive period is always key in the race for any title with so many games played. It’s particularly tough for Leeds United this season with fixtures against Fulham, Preston and West Brom within...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Andre Ayew, an improbable exceptional opportunity for Leeds United?

There are two areas Leeds fans are desperate for Victor Orta to strengthen in January, central defence and up front. Whilst Marcelo Bielsa has continually said he has enough cover at the back with Gaetano...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United Books, Perfect Christmas presents for that LUFC fan in your family

This season marks 100 years of Leeds United Association Football Club. A centenary of our magnificent football club with its ups and downs, highs and lows. To celebrate this many fans have put pen to...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds fans angry and disappointed, but it is important to quickly get over that

Phil Hay described Leeds United’s first half performance as ‘different level stuff’ and it certainly seemed like they were nailed on for the three points with a three-nil lead just after the fifty-minute...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

For God's sake let’s get a grip. Bielsa is not on the bow of the Titanic!

All this talk about fragility and mental weakness are being bandied about like our players are nervous wrecks curled up on a psychiatrists couch whimpering is a state of paralysed psychosis. If it’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Cardiff capitulation should serve as a wake-up call to Leeds United

We've been through it all together and we've had our ups and downs. That’s how the song goes and it was certainly true over the 90 minutes of Saturday afternoon. Phil Hay described Leeds United’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

High flying Leeds to face struggling Arsenal in FA Cup 3rd round

Leeds United have drawn Arsenal away at the Emirates in the third round of the FA Cup, ties to be played 3rd-6th January 2020. Arsenal have been no strangers to Leeds United during our exile from the...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Confidence is key to handing out thrashings like Saturday

Confidence does wonders in sport, and from the very first minutes of Saturdays game you could see the Leeds players oozing with it. Luke Ayling’s speculative first minute shot, Harrisons take on and...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments

Magical talisman Pablo Hernandez signs new two year extension

Pablo Hernandez has been the heartbeat of our Leeds United since he arrived, the silent leader, the creator in chief, The King. For teenage Leeds fans Pablo is a legend. He is the Johnny Giles, Gary...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Nov 2019 | 0 Comments

They wouldn't dare win it would they Leeds?

Southampton 3 (Pahars 27, Quashie 35, 45 pen) Leeds United 4 (Butler 71, Blake 77, Healy 84 pen, Miller 86) Saturday, 19 November 2005 When people talk about the greatest comebacks ever, this will...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Nov 2019 | 0 Comments

Stuart Dallas, Marcelo Bielsa’s Rolls Royce?

Paul Madeley was Don Revie's Rolls Royce, the original ‘Super Sub’ and the most versatile player ever to wear the Leeds shirt...and arguably in the whole history of the Football League. In his 724...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Nov 2019 | 1 Comment

Ae there any legs in the Daniel Ayala rumours?

The transfer rumours start early these days don’t they? We’re not even into December yet and already the paper talk has started with Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala being linked with a potential...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Nov 2019 | 6 Comments

Bielsa’s Plan B, Let Confusion Reign

The question towards the end of last season and start of this season was; “Have teams worked Leeds United out?”. It’s fair to say teams seem to have been studying Bielsa's 4-1-4-1 and have been...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Nov 2019 | 0 Comments

Kiko Casilla nomintaed for PFA Fans Player of the Month Award

Ironically on the same day that Kiko Casilla's charge was announced by the FA he was also nominated for the Championship PFA Fans Player of the Month Award for October. With 18 saves and 3 clean sheets...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Nov 2019 | 4 Comments

Tyler Roberts, Leeds United’s most promising young player?

The signing of Tyler Roberts from West Brom back in January 2018 was a bit of a coup, even if it went a bit under the radar at the time with everything else going on at the club. A ‘bright academy...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Nov 2019 | 1 Comment

New Leeds United mural brightens up the match-day walk for thousands of fans

The area around Leeds United’s stadium saw an explosion of colour last season as Andy McVeigh’s designs adorned telecoms cabinets around Beeston. Now there is an even bigger tribute to Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Nov 2019 | 0 Comments

Pre QRP Press Conference - Hernandez back, Bamford a doubt

Ahead of the QPR game Marcelo Bielsa had some good news for Leeds fans at his press conference, Pablo Hernandez is fit and could feature on Saturday. Liam Cooper and Jamie Shackleton also both played...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

No Pablo No Party?

Pablo Hernandez has been the heartbeat of our Leeds United since he arrived, the silent leader, the creator in chief, The King. For teenage Leeds fans Pablo is a legend, he is the Johnny Giles, Gary...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United Supporters Trust’s Centenary Collection

Leeds United Supporters’ Trust is presenting an unmissable collection of LUFC memorabilia to celebrate Leeds United Centenary Season. Featuring never seen before historic items and sporting objects...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

100 Years of Leeds United Managers - The View from the Dugout

Following Leeds United is anything but easy. The ups and downs, as the club has marched on together, range from huge highs to near extinction. As the Whites celebrate 100 years since their formation...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa, A Reality Check

By its very nature football is a passionate game, it evokes emotion and debate. None more so than the Bamford versus Nketiah debate. On Tuesday night against Preston Bamford fluffed his lines yet again,...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Oct 2019 | 24 Comments

Bamford v Nketiah, Why does it have to be so binary?

And here we have it the old binary solution... everything has to be black and white, wrong and right, up or down, there is no room for a middle ground. It would seem that the opinions of football fans...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United launch sky blue 2019/20 third kit

As if three kits already this season wasn’t enough, Leeds United have revealed a fourth kit for the season. We’ve had white and platinum, pink and grey, white with laces and now a new sky blue ‘third...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Oct 2019 | 5 Comments

Sometimes God puts things in the right place

This week has all been about the club’s centenary celebrations; civic receptions, gala dinners and club legends paraded around the pitch before Saturday’s game. Most of which Kalvin Phillips missed...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Oct 2019 | 2 Comments

100 Years of Leeds United - The Revie Years

Refer to it however you wish ‘The Glory Years’ or ‘The Revie Era’ but in the period between 1963 and 1975 Leeds United were one of the best teams in the country. Twelve at the Top by Colin S...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Oct 2019 | 1 Comment

Have the club missed the point with the centenary shirt?

At last nights glittering Centenary Gala Dinner at Elland Road the official centenary shirt was unveiled. The first team along with every legend attending the dinner was gifted the centenary shirt by...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Oct 2019 | 7 Comments

Angus Kinnear announces plans to expand Elland Road capacity to 50,000

Speaking at today’s civic reception in celebration of Leeds United’s centenary, Managing Director Angus Kinnear announced plans to expand Elland Road stadium to 50,000 capacity. The announcement...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2019 | 6 Comments

100 Years of Leeds United - Our 100 Greatest Players

Leeds United celebrate their centenary today, 100 years of our magnificent football club. In that time over 600 players have donned the famous white (or blue and gold) shirt. A myriad of internationals,...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United, 100 Years Old Today

Today marks the 100th birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. A centenary of our magnificent football club with its ups and downs, highs and lows. The history of football in Leeds dates back...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2019 | 2 Comments

The Leeds City Story – Peacocks, the ultimate sacrifice and scandal

Leeds gained its first ever professional football club when Leeds City were elected to the Football League in May 1905. Leeds City also had a permanent home, Elland Road, thanks to the contributions...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United will be challenging come the end of the season, but mentality could be an issue

It's very true to say that at any level, any team is going to have off days, Manchester City have had two big off days inside the first eight games of the season. Leeds fans certainly shouldn’t expect...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Nketiah impresses with hat-trick for Young Lions

England U21s put in an impressive performance at Stadium MK on Tuesday night with a 5-1 demolition of Austria in their European Championship qualifying match. The most interesting part of the story for...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Oct 2019 | 5 Comments

Football in a Stubborn Yorkshire Rose, The origins of Association Football in Leeds

Football came late to the city of Leeds, indeed to the county of West Yorkshire as a whole. There was a great deal of suspicion about the round ball game in the industrial city of Leeds, it’s inhabitants...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds, Money, and Misery Me: Twenty Years of Hurt, 23 Mistakes and the Tale of TOMA

A new book by lifelong Leeds United supporter Dave Tomlinson, Leeds, Money and Misery Me: Twenty Years of Hurt, 23 Mistakes and the Tale of TOMA, tells the tale of the last two decades, the hopes and...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

QSI investment could take Leeds United to 'Manchester City' levels

Andrea Radrizzani has always been clear about his ambition for Leeds United. A fire year plan to get them back to the Premier League. He has also been clear that he has no intention of cutting and running...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Oct 2019 | 9 Comments

The Story of Andrea Radrizzani’s Leeds United Takeover

With Andrea Radrizzani’s third season as sole owner of Leeds United well underway we take a look back at the story of his takeover thanks to an extract from Dave Tomlinson’s new book, Leeds, Money,...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds will struggle to keep hold of Ben White next summer amidst Liverpool interest

The loss of Pontus Jansson this summer was a big deal for Leeds United fans, but Victor Orta and Marcelo Bielsa knew what they were doing. Ben White had already been brought in as his replacement, a...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Oct 2019 | 4 Comments

James Milner to make sensational Leeds United return?

They say never go back, but there is one player any Leeds fan would be happy to see back at Elland Road, James Milner. Miner notched up over 50 appearances for Leeds and was their youngest goal scorer...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Oct 2019 | 2 Comments

The heartbeat of every Marcelo Bielsa side, the Enganche

Enganche [en-gan-che] /noun (Spanish) 1 Hooking, linking, connecting 2 Piece or part used to hook or hook A staple of Argentinian football. The playmaker, the Number 10, traditionally required to occupy...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Crunching the Numbers: Leeds United Statistics After Eleven Championship Games

Amidst the ambitions of another serious push for promotion to the Premier League, eleven games into the 2019-20 Championship season, Leeds United have already provided us with plenty of interesting statistics...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Burley Banksy and The Terrace team up to support World Mental Health Day

Pride in Leeds United was restored to the city last season thanks to some great performances on the pitch. Leeds United shirts were worn more and more around the city but there was another surprising...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds are doing a lot right but individuals need to take responsibility

Leeds United are doing a lot of the right things this season, first eight games you could have made a strong case for us deserving to win seven of them and we've not been outplayed by a side or deserved...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Perspective required after Millwall defeat

Defeat to Millwall over the weekend saw Leeds United slide to fifth in the Championship, their lowest league position ever under Marcelo Bielsa. It’s been a tough season so far, teams are playing an...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Are Leeds United destined for the play-offs yet again?

After eleven games there is a certain inevitability setting into Leeds United’s season, an inevitability that the play-offs is our destiny yet again. Both Marcelo Bielsa and the management of the...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

The four steps to bring winning ways back to Leeds United

With Saturdays loss to Charlton, Leeds United have not won since the Barnsley game. That’s only one win in in their last five games in all competitions, looking back you would say we should have won...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Oct 2019 | 0 Comments

Samu Saiz and the missing Number 10

Leeds United thrived under Marcelo Bielsa’s first five months at the club. The team was well drilled with everyone aware of their responsibilities and what their positioning needed to be during each...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Sep 2019 | 3 Comments

Bielsa ball is beautiful but the most import thing in football is scoring goals

There is no question that the football Leeds United play under Marcelo Bielsa is incredible to watch, it is a treat for us fans to be able to witness it. But for all the possession, for all the passes...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Helder Costa, the heir to King Pablo’s throne?

For three years Leeds United’s performances have been dictated by the performances of one man, others have contributed of course, but one man has been the key. Pablo Hernandez. Since arriving on loan...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Lee Bowyer set to lead boyhood club against club he was adulated at as a player

Bowyer achieved the childhood dream of many young boys and signed, aged seventeen, for a football club. But the deal was with First Division Charlton Athletic, rather than his beloved West Ham United....

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Who are Leeds United’s rivals for promotion this season?

Leeds United will look to put last year’s play-off defeat behind them as they push on for automatic promotion this season. Leeds were installed as favourites by the bookies at the start of the season...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Fifa Fair Play award only proves what Leeds fans already know about Marcelo Bielsa

Somewhere is West London last night Frank Lampard fell of his chair as he heard Marcelo Bielsa and Leeds United had been awarded FIFA’s Fair Play Award for 2019 at the Best Fifa Football Awards in...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Yeboah’s Screamers 24 Years On - 10 of the Best LUFC Goals

It’s was back in 1995 that Tony Yeboah scored two of the greatest goals in not just Leeds United’s history but probably in Premier League history. And it’s 24 years ago to the day that he scored...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Sep 2019 | 2 Comments

Yesterday felt like a loss for Leeds United but booing the players is not the answer

Walking out of Elland road yesterday afternoon it felt like we had lost. Same old story first half, Leeds dominated possession and territory, Derby hardly had a look in. Chances were a plenty but we...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United fans couldn’t care less about Derby County

There are teams out there that seem to think they have big rivalries with Leeds United, when in fact Leeds fans couldn’t care less about them. Southampton was always a rivalry that surprised me on...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Sep 2019 | 2 Comments

Leeds United’s plans for an Elland Road training ‘campus’ move a step closer

Nearly two years ago Leeds United announced their desire to relocate their training facilities closer to Elland Road, specifically to the site of the former Matthew Murray school which has lay empty...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Sep 2019 | 1 Comment

Is it Costa time?

The clamour from Leeds fans at the moment is that Eddie Niketia should get the nod to start up front for against Derby. There is no doubting his contribution, two goals in four substitute appearances...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Sep 2019 | 6 Comments

Our all time favorite Leeds United home shirts

Leeds United haven’t always played in the brilliant all white kits they do today. When the club was founded in 1919 by former Huddersfield Town chairman Hilton Crowther the kit looked awfully familiar...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Kiko Casilla, A keeper reborn?

It’s fair to say that Kiko Casilla had a lot to live up when he signed from Real Madrid in January, it is not often that a Championship club pulls off the signing of a three-time Champions League...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Kalvin Phillips puts pen to paper on new 5 year Leeds United deal

Whilst Pablo Hernandez may take on the role of creative talisman for Leeds United, there is no doubting that Kalvin Phillips is the conductor of the orchestra. The maestro in defensive midfield, setting...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Burley Banksy’s artwork vandalised, remembering some of his best LUFC pieces

In light of the rather joyless 'Leeds Residents Against Graffiti' claiming responsibility for covering up the Leeds United inspired artwork on telecoms cabinets across the city I thought it would be a...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Newell's Old Boys, Where the legend of Marcelo Bielsa was made

The name Isaac Newell may not mean a lot to many people but he was a pioneer, in the very literal sense, of football in Argentina. Newell had an adventurous spirit and in 1869 at the age of just 16 he...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United’s international players making debuts and scoring goals

Leeds United have had several players representing their countries at various age groups over the past couple of days, with a particularly strong presence in the England setup. Leeds have had more...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Sep 2019 | 6 Comments

Win tickets for Leeds v Derby courtesy of official EFL partner EA Sports

EA Sports, official partner of the EFL has teamed up with Marching on Together to offer two lucky readers a pair of tickets to Leeds United vs Derby at Elland Road on Saturday 21st September. Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United’s Ben White wins Championship PFA Player of the Month Award

Ben White has been voted the PFA Bristol Street Motors Fans’ Championship Player of the month for August. In a vote run by fan engagement experts, Snack Media, the Leeds United defender won with 44%...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Sep 2019 | 6 Comments

LUFCs Forgotten Men, Ouasim Bouy and Eunan O'Kane

This summer has seen a bit of an exodus at Elland Road. A total of 20 players have left the club with a further 6 players have also left on loan deals, most of who would have been considered surplus...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United’s Deadline Day Departures - De Bock, Anita and Shaughnessy Secure Moves

The transfer window for the Championship may have closed on 8th August but today was the last day for the League One and League Two transfer windows as well as European leagues including Scotland, Germany,...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Patrick Bamford and Ben White nominated for the August PFA Championship Player of the Month Award

Leeds United have had two players nominated for the August PFA Bristol Street Motors Championship Player of the Month Award. Striker Patrick Bamford and defender Ben White are both nominated following...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Sep 2019 | 3 Comments

Bielsa’s steadfastness is a quality that should be admired

Content by rab_rant from our Marcelo Bielsa Post Swansea discussion thread. There is this idea going around that Bielsa is too stubborn to make changes. Eddie is the new kid on the block, the pretender...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments

Do Leeds create enough quality chances at Elland Road?

All the talk before Saturdays game from the statisticians was about Swansea to being ‘lucky’ to be where they are because they don’t create many quality chances. Coming into the match against Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Sep 2019 | 3 Comments

Does Tuesday's League Cup defeat to Stoke raise questions?

I dare say many Leeds United fans aren’t too bothered about the League Cup this season but it’s still gutting going out after the fight back. Marcelo Bielsa made eight changes to the team that beat...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Jermaine Beckford’s 3 Greatest Moments at Leeds United

Leeds United Legend Jermaine Beckford called it a career at the end of August. The former Leeds United striker bagged 85 goals in 152 matches in all competitions for the club. Beckford had a number of...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United legend Jermaine Beckford announces retirement

The word ‘legend’ gets banded about quite a lot if football, and it’s even more difficult to attribute legend status in our recent history outside the top flight. But if there is one man from this...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Aug 2019 | 3 Comments

Forget Bielsa Ball, Saturday was an exhibition in Smother Ball

Forget about Bielsa Ball, Saturday was an exhibition of Smother Ball. Leeds United let the ball do most of the work, and Stoke exhausted themselves chasing shadows. The Potters had no place to go, running...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Motherwell confirm Stuart McKinstry’s move to Leeds United

Today Motherwell confirmed that that Stuart McKinstry’s move to Leeds United has now been completed. The move for Motherwell right-winger Stuart McKinstry was tipped in the Scottish press back in...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Twelve at the Top - The Revie Years (1964-1965)

Refer to them however you wish ‘The Glory Years’ or ‘The Revie Era’ but between 1963 and 1975 Leeds United were one of the best teams in the country. Twelve at the Top by Colin S Jeffrey is the...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 1, Brentford 0 - Winning ugly is just as good!

Last night’s victory over Brentford was not a pretty thing, it was not the beautiful football we have come to expect from Marcelo Bielsa’s side but it was an important victory nonetheless. Some have...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Ryan Kent and the life of a perpetual loanee, modern footballs commodities

Rumours emerged yesterday that one of Leeds potential summer targets, Ryan Kent, may ‘down tools’ at Liverpool with the aim of forcing a transfer. Kent has played 104 professional league games, none...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2019 | 8 Comments

Yeboah’s Screamers - 10 of the Best LUFC Goals

It’s was back in 1995 that Tony Yeboah scored two of the greatest goals in not just Leeds United’s history but probably in Premier League history. As a tribute to those fantastic goals lets look...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Nigel Martyn gives his views on Kiko Casilla and the sweeper keeper role

Kiko Casilla was the first signing of the January 2019 transfer window on a free transfer from Real Madrid. During his time at Real Madrid Casilla picked up one La Liga (2017) winners medal and three...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Kalvin Phillips, the conductor of Marcelo Bielsa’s concerto

Whilst Pablo Hernandez may take on the role of principal first violinist in the orchestra that is Leeds United, sorry Patrick you’ll have to be content with second violin for now, there is no doubting...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Aug 2019 | 5 Comments

Win a pair of Carabao Cup tickets to Leeds United vs Stoke City on 27th of August courtesy of Carabao Energy Drink

Carabao Energy Drink has teamed up with Marching on Together to give five lucky Leeds United fans the chance to win a pair of tickets to Leeds United vs Stoke City on Tuesday 27th of August. Currently...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Aug 2019 | 4 Comments

Take Us Home: Leeds United - The story of the 2018/2019 season

There is an argument to say that last season was both a success and a failure. Whatever your view on that it was certainly a transformational season for Leeds United. Andrea Radrizzani recruited a world...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

100 Years of Leeds United

Since its foundation in 1919, Leeds United Football Club has seen more ups and downs than most, rising to global fame through an inimitable and uncompromising style in the 70s, clinching the last Division...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Ben White Impresses on Competitive Debut

After falling at the play-off hurdle last season, there was always going to be the overriding question as to whether or not Leeds United could pick themselves up from such bitter disappointment and although...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Kemar Roofe completes move to Belgian side RSC Anderlecht

Leeds United have confirmed Kemar Roofe has joined Anderlecht on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee (Rumoured to be around £7 million). With only one year left on his contract and his recent injury...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds favourites for Championship title this season

It is a little surprising that the bet365 betting markets have Leeds as short as 11/4 for the Championship title this season but this gives a firm indication of the clubs chances. Leeds start as the...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Victor Orta’s Shopping List; Colidio, Nolan, Kent or Nketiah

With Kemar Roofe gone and only three days left before the transfer window it could be a very busy few days for Leeds United and it seems like Victor Orta may be going shopping in Milan, Liverpool and London....

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Kemar Roofe set to complete £7 million Anderlecht move

It’s not been the most promising summer already transfer wise but it feels a whole lot worse today as according to Phil Hay, Kemar Roofe has passed his medical and will join Anderlecht on a three-year...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Yosuke Ideguchi makes return move to Gamba Osaka

Leeds United have today confirmed Yosuke Ideguchi has today rejoined Japanese side Gamba Osaka for an undisclosed fee. Victor Orta’s transfer policy when he arrived at Leeds may have seemed like a...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Bristol City 1, Leeds United 3 - Could Pablo nutmeg a mermaid?

Bristol City 1 (Weimann 79) Leeds United 3 (Hernandez 26, Bamford 57, Harrison 72) Finally, football is back. Leeds had to wait an extra day to get going but get going they did in style. A three one...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Aug 2019 | 3 Comments

With marginal improvements could Leeds United win the title at a canter?

And so the new Championship season starts again today for Leeds United. Last season was full of mixed emotions for Leeds United fans, the team massively overachieved and yet given the position we were...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

In Bielsa we trust, he is miles ahead of us mere mortals

When it comes to tactics Marcelo Bielsa is light miles ahead of us mere mortals... People will look at our business this summer and question the strength of our squad in certain areas. Why do we have...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Bailey Peacock-Farrell completes £3.5 million Burnley move

Leeds United have today announced the sale of goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell to Burnley. The young Northern Ireland keeper Moves to Turf Moor in a deal believed to be worth £3.5 million signing a...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Roofe sale would show a serious lack of ambition from Leeds

I’ve felt fairly positive about Leeds United so far this summer, I mean this has to be the most exciting time to support Leeds United in many years doesn’t it? With Marcelo Bielsa signed up for another...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Aug 2019 | 1 Comment

The Revie Years - Twelve at the Top

The Revie Years - Twelve at the Top Refer to them however you wish ‘The Glory Years’ or ‘The Revie Era’ but between 1963 and 1975 Leeds United were one of the best teams in the country. Twelve...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Aug 2019 | 1 Comment

The Many Memories of Mark Viduka

For many of our supporters the Leeds team of the early 2000s is the best they’ve seen – and *through gritted teeth* is possibly the best they ever will see. Mark Viduka was the star of that team...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Darren Huckerby speaks about his time at Leeds United

Darren Huckerby signed for Leeds from Coventry City for a reputed £6 million in 1999 but his time at Leeds was not a success. With Leeds on the cusp of success he had to compete for a place with the...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Aug 2019 | 1 Comment

What will Bielsa’s starting eleven be against Bristol City?

With the first game of the season only a few days away thought turn to the staring eleven that will line up against Bristol City on Sunday. How much have the pre-season games given away? Does Bielsa’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Aug 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds fans not tickled pink by new centenary away kit

Leeds United’s new away kit for the coming season launches today and it’s fair to say not all fans are tickled pink by the design. The grey kit with pink trim and sponsors logo is certainly a departure...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jul 2019 | 16 Comments

A difficult summer but does Radrizzani deserve all the grief?

Andrea Radrizzani always warned this would be a ‘difficult’ summer in the transfer market but with Jannson, Saiz and Clarke sold and only the loan deals of Harrison, Clarke, White and Costa back...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds favourites in the race for the Premier League, but is that a good thing?

The football season begins in the first week in August with the Championship, as the battle for places in the Premier League begins again. Many are again predicting the winners, and losers, and just...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jul 2019 | 5 Comments

Leeds United 2019/2020 Pre-Season Review - Part 2

In part one we reviewed the York, Guiseley and Manchester United pre-season games, now we look at the games against Tadcaster Albion, Western Sydney Wanderers and Cagliari Calcio… Tadcaster Albion...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 2019/2020 Pre-Season Review

The new Championship season is only a week away with Leeds facing Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Sunday 4th August. The players have been back in pre-season training for five weeks and have played a...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Match Thread - Cagliari Calcio vs Leeds United/Goals v Girona

Cagliari Calcio vs Leeds United Saturday 27th July 2019 7.30pm BST | Sardegna Arena Leeds United play two friendlies this Saturday with an XI taking on Girona FC at the Manchester City Academy at...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jul 2019 | 143 Comments

Nohan Kenneh, Leeds United’s bright young thing

The pool of great players in Leeds United’s U23 side is unquestioned, but perhaps the biggest gem of them all is currently playing for the U18s, 16 year old Nohan Kenneh. Most Leeds United fans will...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jul 2019 | 1 Comment

Marcelo Bielsa, A Footballing Romantic

Marcelo Bielsa is a footballing romantic, a deep thinker whose ideas have helped shape modern football. The amount of highly successful managers who use ideas invented and shaped by Bielsa is well known....

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Taking more of our chances next season

27 shots, only 7 of which were on target resulting in 2 goals. The standout statistic from Saturdays friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers echoed many of our games last season and highlighted our...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds United’s Sensei

Happy Birthday to Marcelo Bielsa, Leeds United’s sensei. A picture of zen-like calm sat on his bucket, his thoughts telepathically transmitted to his generals who shout and gesticulate to the players...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's pre-season, what have we learned so far?

With pre-season well under way Leeds United have now played five games both at home and down under in Australia. But what can we learn from these pre-season games, if anything? York City 0, Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jul 2019 | 9 Comments

Match Thread - WS Wanderers vs Leeds United (Sat 20th July)

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Leeds United Saturday 20th July 2019 10:00am | Bankwest Stadium, Sydney Leeds face Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday at 10.00am BST for the second game of their Australian...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jul 2019 | 278 Comments

Salim Lamrani's Leeds United Memories

If there was anyone at the club last season who intrigued fans as much as Marcelo Bielsa then it was Salim Lamrani. Doctor of Iberian and Latin American Studies at the Paris Sorbonne University, lecturer...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jul 2019 | 4 Comments

The Elland Road Exodus Continues

The exodus at Elland Road continues this summer with more players leaving the club in the last few days. The high profile departures may have been Jack Clarke (Spurs) and Pontus Jansson (Brentford) but...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Match Thread - Manchester United vs Leeds United (Wed 17th July)

Manchester United vs Leeds United Wednesday 17th July 2019, 12:00pm | Optus Stadium, Perth Leeds United face Manchester United on Wednesday at the Optus Stadium, Perth in the first game of their pre-season...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Jul 2019 | 134 Comments

The Burley Banksy, painting Leeds white, yellow and blue

Last season was a fantastic one for Leeds United, despite ultimately missing out on promotion a sense of pride was restored to the city by Marcelo Bielsa and his team. Leeds United shirts were worn more...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United squad head down under

Leeds United are now well on their way to their pre-season tour in Australia, but not everyone is on the plane. A relatively small squad of 16 players, a mixture of first team and U23s, make the trip...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Match Thread - Guiseley AFC v Leeds Utd (Thu 11th July)

Guiseley AFC vs Leeds United Thursday 11th July 2019, 7:45pm | Nethermoor Park Leeds United started their pre-season in style on Wednesday night with a five nil victory over York City at Bootham Crescent....

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Jul 2019 | 108 Comments

Leeds United’s centenary kit unveiled, 100 years in the making

Leeds United’s centenary kit unveiled, 100 years in the making Leeds United unveiled their new home kit for the 2019-2020 centenary season this evening. An all-white shirt with platinum trim and sponsors...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Jul 2019 | 1 Comment

Farewell and thank you Pontus

Leeds United confirmed on Monday night that Swedish defender Pontus Jansson left the club to join fellow Sky Bet Championship side Brentford on a three-year deal for a fee rumoured to be in the region...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jul 2019 | 5 Comments

Leeds, Leeds are falling apart again?

I was feeling fairly happy about the way pre-season was going at the end of last week. Bielsa had been confirmed for a second season some time ago and recruitment was well underway. Ben White had been...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Jul 2019 | 2 Comments

We need to talk about Pontus

Since arriving on loan three years ago the Swedish defender has been a cult hero amongst Leeds United fans. All you need to be a hero in the eyes of the Leeds United fans is a little bit of talent and...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Is Helder Costa the shining light Leeds United have been missing?

Every team that gets promoted has that one player who shines brightest. The one player you look at and think "If he wasn’t their then they wouldn't be going up". Sometimes it’s the Captain, sometimes...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Mallik Wilks makes Barnsley switch

Leeds United have announced Mallik Wilks has joined Barnsley for an undisclosed fee. The Leeds born winger didn’t feature for the U23s last season but instead was out on loan at Doncaster Rovers plying...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Jul 2019 | 1 Comment

Ex-Barcelona B striker Rafa Mujica joins Leeds

In a move that will further improve the potency of Carlos Corberan’s U23 side twenty-year-old Spanish striker Rafa Mujica joins from Barcelona B on a three year deal. Born in the Canary Islands, Mujica...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Simon Grayson - I had to keep pinching myself. Was I really Leeds United manager?

Leeds United are undergoing a rival at the moment lead by our enigmatic head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, a coach who set the Championship alight both on and off the pitch last season. It’s been a while...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2019 | 2 Comments

Aapo Halme completes move to Barnsley

Aapo Halm has left Leeds United, signing a three year deal at Barnsley for an undisclosed fee. At only 21 years old Halme fits into Barnsley’s recent strategy of signing young talent and will go someway...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jul 2019 | 10 Comments

Leeds United get the Costa in, Portuguese winger signs

Portuguese winger Helder Costa has signed for Leeds United on a season long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, which will become a permanent transfer next summer in what is a bit of coup for the West...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Qatar Investment - Leeds United aren’t anyone’s ‘little brother’

It’s rare that a summer goes by without a Leeds United takeover rumour and this summer’s rumour regarding investment from Paris Saint-Germain owners Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) refuses to die....

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Jack Clarke completes move to Spurs, the re-joins Leeds on loan

Jack Clarke today completed his transfer to Spurs on a 5 year deal worth in the region of £9m to Leeds United initially with further add-ons depending on Clarke’s progress. In a twist the 18 year...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Stuart McKinstry confirmed as Leeds United scholar

With all the excitement at the end of last season it may have slipped by unnoticed that Stuart McKinstry signed up for a two-year scholarship with Leeds United back in April. The move for Motherwell...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Eighteen-year-old winger Liam McCarron signs from Carlisle

Leeds United are moving to further strengthen their Professional Development League National Championship winning Under 23s side with the signing more exciting prospects this summer. Eighteen-year-old...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Welcome back to Leeds United Jack Harrison

Winger Jack Harrison has re-joined Leeds United from Manchester City on loan for a second successive season following his season long loan in 2018-2019. The del also has an option to make the signing...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds sign defender Ben White on season long loan from Brighton

Leeds United have signed 21-year-old defender Ben White on a season long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. White, who cane through the youth ranks at Brighton, is primarily a centre back but can...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2019 | 0 Comments

Jack Clarke’s Spurs move, another promising young talent gone

Jack Clarke’s career at Leeds United reads; 25 matches, 814 minutes, 290 passes, 28 crosses, 18 shots, 17 chances created, 6 shots on target, 2 goals, 2 assists. And now you can add £10 million as...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments

Young Leeds United players to watch for in 2019/2020 - Part 2

One surprise omission from our young players to watch for 2019/2020 list is Hugo Diaz. Having played a vital part in the U23 side last season, captaining the side for much of it, and with one year still...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments

Young Leeds United players to watch for in 2019/2020

There is no doubting that last year was an incredibly successful season for Leeds United Under 23 side. Carlos Corberan’s team replicated the style of the first team and took the Professional Development...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments

Silly season is well and truly underway, from Qatar to Totti

Summer is always silly season, especially these days with so many different news outlets and social media sites craving stories 24x7 and the last six weeks has been no exception for Leeds United. First...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments

The Top Five Leeds United Home Shirts

From the classic all white shits of the 60’s came the bling of the late 70s and the advent of shirt sponsors in the 80s. Modern printing techniques meant new shirts were produced nearly every season...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments

Favourite Leeds United Home Shirts

Leeds United haven’t always played in the brilliant all white kits they do today. When the club was founded in 1919 by former Huddersfield Town chairman Hilton Crowther the kit looked awfully familiar...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jun 2019 | 0 Comments

Bielsa signs with Leeds United for a second season

Leeds United have today announced what all Leeds fans have been waiting for, that Marcelo Bielsa is staying for a second season. Whether history views 2018/2019 as a success or not was always going to...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 May 2019 | 0 Comments

A successful season for Leeds United?

How you decide to judge whether 2018/2019 was a successful season for Leeds United or not depends entirely on what perspective you choose judge it from. Predictions and aims will have varied between...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Playing devils advocate, is Bielsa the right man for the job?

As Andrea Radrizzani reveals negotiations with Marcelo Bielsa to stay on as Leeds United manager have reached a ‘decisive stage’ the vast majority of Leeds fans will hope that whatever his demands...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Qatar Sports Investments rumoured to be in talks with Radrizzani over Leeds United investment

Ever since Andrea Radrizzani completed his take-over of Leeds United there have been links with Qatar. This has come in the form of the partnership with the Aspire Academy, a Qatari based sports organization,...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Radrizzani’s strategy may be frustrating but is it the right way to go?

Andrea Radrizzani has warned of a “difficult” transfer window ahead causing much consternation amongst fans. But with losses at over £4.3 million last season and a bigger deficit forecast for this...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Does Radrizzani need a change in transfer strategy?

Marcelo Bielsa is a miracle worker, taking practically the same squad who finished thirteenth in the Championship up to third this season. But there are reasons he had to mount this season challenge...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 May 2019 | 0 Comments

We dust ourselves down and go again, but changes are needed

Last weeks loss against Derby in the play-off semi-final obviously wasn’t what we had hoped for but we dust ourselves down and have to put the huge disappointment of this season behind us - we certainly...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United Supporters’ Trust issue open letter to Marcelo Bielsa

This season may not have ended as we had hoped but it has been a fantastic season all the same. The bond between the club and the fans has been rejuvenated, Elland Road is full and bouncing and Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Through the heartbreak there are positives

Football isn’t just about winning, if it was we would all be off supporting Manchester City right now rather than feeling absolutely gutted about last nights result. Supporting a team is more than...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 May 2019 | 2 Comments

There is nothing quite like Elland Road on nights like these

It may be a glorious day in Leeds today, the sun rising high in the clear blue sky, it’s rays cast across the beautiful billiard table like pitch of the Peacock Ground, shimmering brightly off the...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 May 2019 | 1 Comment

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 15-11

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Ipswich result sums up our season perfectly

Sunday’s game at Portman Road could have been Leeds United’s coronation with thousands of fans descending on the Suffolk town hoping to celebrate promotion back to the Premier League having booked...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United and the five stages of mourning

They say there are five stages of mourning, well it’s feels like Leeds United fans have been through them all in the last few weeks… Denial, Wigan Wigan have a defender sent off, a missed penalty,...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 May 2019 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa, Loved by Legends

Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta have made some mistakes in their time at Leeds United, and have admitted such, but the appointment of Marcelo Bielsa has not been one of them. He has transformed this...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 May 2019 | 0 Comments

2nd May 2004, Going down, but we'll be back!

The end of Leeds United's Premiership tenure, expected as it was, was still a heart-breaking moment. Tears flowed from the vast army of travelling fans as the club's fourteen-year stay in the top-flight...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 May 2019 | 2 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 20-16

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 May 2019 | 0 Comments

FA to introduce MAR, Moral Assistant Referee, for 2019-2020 season

Due to persistent naughtiness from Leeds United this season the FA have announced the introduction of MAR or Moral Assistant Referee for the 2019-2020 season. When the news of spygate broke back in January,...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United show the fight needed for the play-offs in controversial Villa draw

Seventy two minutes into Sunday’s game against Aston Villa and it was Leeds United vs the rest of the footballing world, just how we like it. A (fair) Liam Cooper challenge had left Villa striker Jonathan...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

Pablo Hernández, Our Magical Talisman

Pablo Hernández Domínguez hails from Castellón de la Plana in the Valencian Country, Spain. And it is at Valencia that Pablo started his career. There is no doubt that Pablo is playing his best football...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 25-21

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United, It’s the hope that kills you

I’m used to Leeds United letting me down. I was at the old Wembley in 1996 to watch us get turned over by Villa in the League Cup final. I was there at The Reebok for the 4-1 capitulation against Bolton...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Apr 2019 | 8 Comments

Leeds United haven’t bottled it yet, we still have a chance (A positive spin)

This weekend was gutting, horrible to watch, and worst of all, as a Leeds fan, utterly predictable. But Bielsa is the manager we've been waiting for, he has worked wonders with this squad and for the...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 30-26

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

Forget Tiger Woods, Was Leeds v Southampton the greatest sporting comeback ever?

Forget Tiger Woods winning the Masters (His first major since 2008) this weekend. A far more impressive sporting comback was Leeds United's stunning 4-3 away win against Southampton three years earlier....

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

Could floodlight towers make a return to Elland Road?

When I was a young lad following Leeds United there were four bright white diamonds lighting the skyline, leading fans from across the city to Beeston on their pilgrimage to watch the might Leeds United....

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

Everyone Loves Leeds United

With the prospect Leeds United might be back in the Premiership next season it seems everyone is finally admitting how much they really love us. First came an article on the official Manchester United...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 35-31

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

The ups and downs of promotions

Losing to Sheffield United last month was a kick in the guts as we slipped out of the automatic promotion places into third place. The emotional roller-coaster of being a Leeds United fan, especially...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

The Damned United

Leeds United and Elland Road have featured on the big and small screen many times over the years. Elland road stood in for Wembley in the Kings Speech and of course the weasel Norris ends up digging...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 40-36

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Apr 2019 | 0 Comments

LUFC The thrill of 60 seconds

Life is full of ups and downs. But there is something special about a game of football, all the highs and lows of life condensed into 90 minutes. From anger and despair to complete joy and adulation,...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Apr 2019 | 3 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 45-41

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

Manchester United, still absolutely love to hate LUFC!

It's 15 years since we were in the same league as them and we've only played them twice in that time. The famous 1-0 victory in the FA Cup in 2010 at Old Trafford thanks to Jermaine Beckford and a 3-0...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

LUFC’s Automatic Promotion Hopes Over? I Didn't Hear No Bell!

Well last Saturday was a kick in the balls. Angry, fed up, frustrated, all sorts of emotions. So we dust ourselves down and move on. All is not lost, one point is the gap to 2nd, five points to 1st,...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 50-46

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 55-51

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 60-56

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's attacking play against West Brom a joy to behold

Nestled in the automatic promotion places, Sheffield Wednesday having done us a favour last night, lets reminisce about last Friday and just how good that attacking performance against West Brom was....

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

Here’s to Gianni Alioski, our total pain

Between Massimo Celino and Victor Orta Leeds United have signed some bang average players from European leagues over the last few seasons. So when Ezgjan 'Gianni' Alioski turned up in the summer of 2017...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Mar 2019 | 0 Comments

A letter to Marcelo Bielsa

Dear Marcelo, The picture of you sat broken after the QPR match was awful to see. We owe you everything for this season. After Heckingbottom and the end of last season many Leeds fans had given up...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Do Leeds United have real problems?

The memory from Tuesday nights game will not be one of Bielsa sat on his famous bucket but of him slumped in the corridor outside the changing room, head down, dejected after a disappointing loss. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 65-61

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Where do high-flying Leeds stand in the Championship stats?

Promotion, yet alone a title win, still hangs in the balance for Leeds. With the season approaching its final quarter, nothing is guaranteed, but Marco Bielsa’s transformation of Leeds United has undoubtedly...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Are Leeds United the best team in the Championship?

The Championship can be a bit of a roller-coaster. From top to second, back to top then down to third in the space of two weeks. It’s close up the top and there is undoubtedly some decent football...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Spygate, a ridiculous finding, a ridiculous fine!

Let’s face it, it is a ridiculous fine which is appalling giving the much lower fines for previous examples that are far worse; bugging changing rooms, getting team sheet information from someone at...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 70-66

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Spygate draws to conclusion with £200k fine

If there is one thing you can say about Marcelo Bielsa, it’s that he is meticulous. It’s his almost obsessive behaviour that lead him to send a twenty-year-old intern to immerse themselves in opposition...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 75-71

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 80-76

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Patrick Bamford, A ray of hope?

We miss Samu Saiz, he had the ability to get the ball and get away from his marker. The knock on effect of that is like dominoes tumbling because a defender has to go to meet the player dribbling with...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Should Leeds United fans be worried?

Despite results in January, only two wins in five games, there was still an overwhelming feeling of positivity around the club. Come Saturday morning though a lot of Leeds fans were anxious wrecks, I...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Newell's Old Boys, Where legends are made

The name Isaac Newell may not mean a lot to many people but he was a pioneer, in the very literal sense, of football in Argentina. Newell had an adventurous spirit and in 1869 at the age of just 16 he...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

Transfer window not all bad for Leeds United

Unfortunately last night was another frustrating transfer deadline day for Leeds United fans as the much anticipated signing of Dan James from Swansea fell through in the last moments. With the deal...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Feb 2019 | 0 Comments

The Daniel James deal is off!

After chasing Daniel James all transfer window Leeds the deal has collapsed in the final moments of the transfer window. James completed a medical at Thorp Arch on Thursday evening and with the deal...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Leeds have come a long way in five years!

Transfer deadline day is usually a pretty quiet affair for Leeds fans, but this night five years ago was a bit different, and not in a good way. It all started off with Leeds rejecting a bid for captain...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Welcome to Leeds Mateusz Bogusz

Whilst Marcelo Bielsa has been doing impressive things with Leeds United’s first team this season, Carlos Corberan has been doing equally impressive things with the Under 23 squad in the Professional...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Bielsa knows talent, the transfer fees are worth it

There seems to be a bit of worry concerning the reported transfer fee for Dan James amongst some Leeds United fans. If reports are to be believed the fee for James will be close to the fee we paid for...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 85-81

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Promotions are stressful, 1990 taught us that

Saturdays victory against Rotherham wasn’t pretty but it was vital. A run of seven victories in a row after defeat to West Brom in November had left Leeds top of the table come Christmas but as the...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

LUFC Expectations, Now and Then

There was a point, just after we lost that first game just after new year, where many Leeds fans will have had to take a step back and reflect. After going on quite an unbelievable run over the festive...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 90-86

As we enter the 100th year of our great football club we celebrate our 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. First published back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever, we now give...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

A weekend in the Potteries best put behind us

Saturday didn’t get off to the best of starts. Spygate has evolved over the last week, first came the faux outrage from journalists and pundits, then came the more reasoned responses from some of the...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Welcome to Leeds United Kiko Casilla

Today we officially welcome 32 year old Spanish goalkeeper Kiko Casilla to Leeds United. Casilla becomes the first signing of this January window on a free transfer from Real Madrid with Leeds having...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

You had us worried for a bit there Marcelo

It occurred to me that even though we as Leeds fans have become accustomed to expecting the worst - and rightly so – last night’s trepidation was something I haven't felt in a long time. It's something...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa, Our Cure for the January Blues

I’m not going to lie, earlier this month I had those January blues. Three defeats in a row including losses to Hull and Nottingham Forest in the league and being knocked out of the FA Cup by QPR were...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jan 2019 | 2 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 95-91

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

Spygate, Leeds United Against the World

I wasn’t going to write about this because if we are honest it’s a bit of a non-event really. But the hypocritical faux outrage by some members of the media and ex-professionals now claiming to be...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 100-96

Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. Over 164 players were nominated to give us our final 100 but in the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

January 3rd, Remember the Date

Success in the league may have eluded Leeds in recent years but since our time out of the top flight there have been some memorable escapades in the FA Cup. We’ve played some of the biggest teams from...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jan 2019 | 0 Comments

There is something about this LUFC team

There is something about this Leeds United team, they are fast becoming the most ‘Leeds’ team in quite some time. Whether it be Kemar Roofe’s never say die attitude, Pontus Jansson running length...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Dec 2018 | 0 Comments

16 Years On, Leeds United’s Last European Game

Leeds United 1 (Bakke 22) Malaga CF 2 (Dely Valdes 13, 79) Thursday, 12 December 2002 We head into the festive period a tantalising second place in the table, the glimmering hope of promotion on the...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Dec 2018 | 0 Comments

They wouldn't dare win it would they Leeds?

In memory of Liam Miller, 1981-2018 Southampton 3 (Pahars 27, Quashie 35, 45 pen) Leeds United 4 (Butler 71, Blake 77, Healy 84 pen, Miller 86) Saturday, 19 November 2005 When people talk about the...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Nov 2018 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 99th birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. The history of football in Leeds dates back to the late 1800’s with teams such as Hunslet Football Club winning the West Yorkshire...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2018 | 0 Comments

Cooper & Jansson nominated for September PFA Player of the Month Award

September may have been a tough month for Marcelo Bielsa's side with the first league defeat of the season coming against Birmingham and only one victory but Liam Cooper & Pontus Jansson have been...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Oct 2018 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa: The Crazy Genius Making Leeds Great Again

Marcelo Bielsa certainly caused a stir when he arrived at Elland Road. Touted as ‘one the most influential football minds of his generation’ with the likes of Pep Guardiola describing him in the...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Oct 2018 | 0 Comments

Yeboah’s Screamers 23 Years On - 10 of the Best LUFC Goals

It’s was back in 1995 that Tony Yeboah scored two of the greatest goals in not just Leeds United’s history but probably in Premier League history. And it’s 23 years ago to the day that he scored...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Sep 2018 | 0 Comments

Roberts steps up after a tough 6 months

The signing of Tyler Roberts from West Brom back in January was a bit of a coup, even if it went a bit under the radar at the time with everything else going on a the club. A ‘bright academy prospect’...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Sep 2018 | 0 Comments

MOT Goal of the Month - August 2018

August was a great month for Leeds United, we played some great football and scored some great goals. Some outstanding individual efforts and some sensational team goals. We can now announce the Marching...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Sep 2018 | 0 Comments

Top at the break but Millwall await

What a season it has been so far for Leeds United. After arguably one of the hardest starts for any club in the Championship we find ourselves top going into the international break. Bielsa’s team...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Sep 2018 | 0 Comments

Marcelo Bielsa - Leeds United's Sensei

Marcelo Bielsa is like Leeds United’s sensei. A picture of zen-like calm sat on his bucket, his thoughts telepathically transmitted to his generals who shout and gesticulate to the players around him....

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Aug 2018 | 0 Comments

Bielsa's Philosophy - The Collective is Key

We all know what the Bielsa philosophy means now. We will see his Leeds United team pressing high, a quick transition between phases, vertical passing to cut out the maximum number of defenders, playing...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Aug 2018 | 3 Comments

Bielsa reign off to thrilling start

From the minute that Marcelo Bielsa was linked as a potential candidate for the vacant head coach role at Leeds United there was a great deal of excitement and anticipation in the air. His appointment...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Aug 2018 | 0 Comments

Do You Want To Win?

Sunday the 26th of April 1992 has gone down in Leeds United history, the date that Leeds United won the First Division Championship. An unlikely story, a story of second division wilderness to Champions...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jul 2018 | 0 Comments

Leeds v Norwich - The Canaries View

Leeds United head to Carrow Road on Saturday to face Norwich for their penultimate game of this rather disappointing season. Earlier this season Leeds took all three points thanks to a goal from Pontus...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Apr 2018 | 0 Comments

Changing EFL Governance

As Leeds United fans we are all too aware of the issues that arise from having unfit owners. But for other clubs it has been far worse. Blackpool Supporters Trust has recently created a government petition...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Mar 2018 | 1 Comment

Ten of the best Leeds United goals of all time

Leeds United players have scored some fantastic goals over the years. Length of the pitch runs, fancy footwork, screaming volleys. Here are a few selected from the archives, in no particular order. I'm...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Feb 2018 | 2 Comments

January 3rd, Remember the Date

The FA Cup has been good to Leeds United over the past few years. We’ve played some of the biggest teams from Premiership home and away, Manchester United, Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool and what’s more...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jan 2018 | 0 Comments

Leeds United's Hat-Trick Heros

You have to look back to the 2008-2009 season to find Leeds scoring three hat-tricks in a season, that season they all came courtesy of Jermaine Beckford against Chester, Northampton and Yeovil. Prior...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Dec 2017 | 0 Comments

£15 million for Wood? Go on then!

There is no doubt that Chris Wood was the Championships in form striker last season netting an impressive 27 times in 44 games, 4 ahead of his nearest rivals. It’s no surprise then that the summer...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2017 | 11 Comments

Are Leeds United set for big things?

Whether you have been a Cellino In or Out person, or fell somewhere in the middle, there is no doubt that this season has been a massive step forward in the progress of Leeds United Football Club. We...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 May 2017 | 0 Comments

Crunch time: what can we make of Leeds’ promotion chances now?

This is the time of the season for sides with ambitions for bigger and better things to kick on, not retreat into their shell which is, unfortunately, what happened to Leeds when Wolves came to Elland...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Apr 2017 | 1 Comment

Celebrate Chris Woods EFL player of the season nomination

There is something about strikers polarising the opinions of Leeds United fans, if you’d asked fans what they thought of Chris Wood last season you would have received differing opinions, many of them...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Mar 2017 | 0 Comments

Leeds United to pick up where they left off?

There is nothing quite as frustrating as an international break, especially when you are on a run of form. Whiling away the time mowing the lawn or playing the slots online. Garry Monk will be keen that...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Mar 2017 | 0 Comments

Leeds United over achieving this season?

Leeds United are massively over achieving this season, and its brilliant isn’t it? There is always a lot of expectation on the club, why shouldn’t there be with our proud history? But very rarely...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Mar 2017 | 0 Comments

Doukara Scores Yeboahesque Screamer

Souleymane Doukara has had a chequered past at Leeds United. Famously part of the ‘restaurant six’ when along with Mirco Antenucci, Giuseppe Bellusci, Dario del Fabro, Marco Silvestri and Edgar Cani...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments

Radrizzani reveals more at press conference

Andrea Radrizzani was officially unveiled as co-owner of Leeds United at a press at Elland Road on Saturday and he revealed a bit more of the history behind his investment and his plans for the future....

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments

Pablo Hernandez is Magic

Forget Pontus Jansson's hat, Pablo Hernandez's feet are one of the most magical things I have ever seen at Elland Road. It's hard to believe he's been languishing in Qatar and Dubai, although latterly...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jan 2017 | 3 Comments

Leeds' Recent FA Cup Escapades

Tonight's third round tie against Cambridge will hardly set the world alight but the cup competitions have given us some fantastic fixtures over the past few years. We’ve played some of the biggest...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments

Dirty Leeds Are Back

I think there is a little misconception from supporters of other teams what ‘Dirty Leeds’ is all about and what it means to us Leeds fans. It’s a term that comes from a different era, football...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jan 2017 | 9 Comments

Radrizzani Completes Take-Over

After months of speculation Andrea Radrizzani’s take-over of Leeds United has finally been completed as his company Aser Group Holding acquire a 50% stake in the club. As with every Leeds United take...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jan 2017 | 4 Comments

The resurgence of Souleymane Doukara

When Souleymane Doukara signed for Leeds initially on loan then permanently from Serie B side Catania he was regarded as one of Cellino’s imports from lower league Italian clubs. Indeed along with...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jan 2017 | 4 Comments

Are key January signings already at the club?

Leeds United start the year 2017 in fifth position in the Championship, well in the fight for the play-off places. There is a buzz about the club, a real expectation that we could really achieve something...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments

What Will Radrizzani Takeover Mean for Leeds?

Just as Leeds United have entered a period of stability in the topsy-turvy tenure of volatile Chairman Massimo Cellino, things behind the scenes are set to change again. According to the Sun, Cellino...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments

Monk out-thought and out-classed Stam

Not only did Garry Monk emerge from Tuesdays game against Reading with three points but with his reputation and dignity intact, the same cannot be said of Jaap Stam. Both Readings performance and Stam’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Dec 2016 | 1 Comment

Elland Road Sell-out for Newcastle

Leeds United versus Newcastle United is a fixture with great history. The two teams have faced each other 87 times since their first meeting in 1924 with honours fairly even; Newcastle having won 37...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Nov 2016 | 2 Comments

Two Leeds United goals Liverpool fans would rather forget

After their dramatic penalty shootout victory against Norwich on Tuesday night Leeds United will face eight time winners and last seasons beaten finalists Liverpool at Anfield in the quarter finals of...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Oct 2016 | 0 Comments

Leeds to face Liverpool in EFL Cup quarter finals after Norwich thriller

Tuesday at Elland Road was the kind of night football is made for. Drama, excitement and theatre the game had it all. What’s more Leeds United are through to the quarter finals of the EFL Cup, the...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Oct 2016 | 0 Comments

EA SPORTS are looking for football experts of Leeds United to join our community!

Are you the most knowledgeable football fan around? Do you want to be involved with EA SPORTS FIFA? Well, you’re in luck as the FIFA Talent Scout team are looking for people like you. The FIFA Talent...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Oct 2016 | 0 Comments

Monk’s philosophy starting to take hold

Garry Monk didn’t have the greatest start to his Leeds United career; 4 losses and a draw in his first 6 games with Leeds firmly at the bottom of the table. There seemed to be a lack of consistency...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Oct 2016 | 4 Comments

Strachan Prepares For Elland Road Return

GORDON STRACHAN PREPARES FOR ELLAND ROAD RETURN LEEDS UNITED fans will have a unique opportunity to relive the glory days when club legend Gordon Strachan returns to Elland Road for a glittering dinner...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Oct 2016 | 0 Comments

Whites Versus Tykes Preview

Leeds United and Barnsley have had plenty of off the pitch publicity this week with the Telegraph undercover investigation, the Tykes assistant manager Tommy Wright following England manger Big Sam in...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments

Where can Leeds United end up this season?

We have asked betting tips experts BettingTips4you. On September 10th, losing at home to Huddersfield Town Leeds United dropped hard and into the dropzone with just four points in six matches. Garry...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments

Leeds v Cardiff Preview

Leeds United against Cardiff always has an edge to it but not usually because of the football but with continuing questions about his future at the club the result on the pitch is extremely important...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments

International Whites

It's an international break and as we wait for Big Sam Allardyce's first England team to take to the pitch against Slovakia there is little to talk about. So lets think about some of the Whites who have...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Sep 2016 | 10 Comments

The Damned United

Leeds United and Elland Road have featured on the big and small screen many times over the years. Elland road stood in for Wembley in the Kings Speech and of course the weasel Norris ends up digging...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments

All quiet on the Cellino front

It was pointed out in our forums the other day that it’s been a bit quiet recently on the Leeds United front. The season has kicked off and is in full flow but the discussions have been sparse. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Sep 2016 | 0 Comments

Leeds making progress under Monk

I’ve resisted commenting up until now, I’ve not wanted the veil of confidence slip. The early stages of the season can be nervy, especially when you lose your first two league games and people can...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Aug 2016 | 0 Comments

And so it begins again...

And so that it, the summer break is over and the Championship season starts again tonight with Leeds kicking off on Sunday at QPR. Time again to be checking out those live football scores every weekend....

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Aug 2016 | 0 Comments

Potential summer arrivals at Elland Road

It seems an odd time to be talking about summer arrivals when Cellino has just pulled the trigger on yet another Head Coach but if you want some reasons to be positive today, you can help to take your...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jun 2016 | 0 Comments

Garry Monk favourite to be next Leeds boss

It’s less than 24 hours since Steve Evans lost his job as Leeds United boss, but already owner Massimo Cellino seems to have his sights set on snapping up Garry Monk as the next Whites manager. Evans...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jun 2016 | 0 Comments

Five things to worry more about than red

This week Leeds United announced a new shirt sponsor, good news given we didn’t have one last season and the potential loss of sponsorship revenue that has meant. But no, not when it’s 32Red, Twitter...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 May 2016 | 0 Comments

Our LUFC Goals of the Season

As seasons go it's been a pretty mediocre one, but we have seen some cracking goals from the team. We picked some of our favourite goals from the 2015-2016 season... Leeds United 1, Fulham 1 (Lewis...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 May 2016 | 0 Comments

Leicester, echoes of The Last Champions

Leicester City have achieved the unbelievable this season. Even the best tipsters didn't predict that one! In today’s Premier League where the top places are dominated by the big clubs with money to...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 May 2016 | 0 Comments

Justice for the 96

I know this is a Leeds United blog and this isn’t about Leeds United but as Leeds United fans we know only too well what it is like when our fellow supporters go to a football match never to return...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Apr 2016 | 1 Comment

Botaka: The man for next season?

When DR Congo international winger Jordan Botaka joined Leeds United from Dutch club Excelsior for a rumoured fee or around £500k back in September he came with high expectations. At 22 the winger was...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Apr 2016 | 6 Comments

Quite a week for Steve Evans

It’s been a bit of a strange week being Leeds United manager for Steve Evans, but them every week is probably strange as Leeds United manager when Massimo Cellino is your boss. Evans has every right...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Apr 2016 | 1 Comment

Leeds United doesn't feel like Leeds United anymore

Anyone who supports a football club knows that it’s about more than 11 players on a pitch. It’s not about the ‘entertainment’ factor of going to a game, if it were then no one would be stupid...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Apr 2016 | 10 Comments

Loanee Liam Bridcutt Causes Controversy

Leeds United are at the fore of football news once more this week, after Liam Bridcutt charged into a questionable tackle during his international match for Scotland against Denmark, in his first appearance...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Mar 2016 | 0 Comments

Another Missed Opportunity?

Unless something miraculous – or terrible – happens between now and when the players run out at Deepdale on the 7th May, it looks like the 2015/2016 season is going to end exactly the same as the 2014/15...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Mar 2016 | 1 Comment

Bolton game crucial for Leeds

Leeds United’s season pretty much ended with defeat to Watford in the FA Cup. The last remaining chance of any potential glory extinguished with that Scott Wootton own goal. If Watford was the death...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Mar 2016 | 0 Comments

Leeds should be safe but fans deserve more

Leeds United’s season has gone from bad to worse and, with a drastic downturn in form and still a number of games to play, the club could soon be dragged into a relegation battle. After a disappointing...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Mar 2016 | 0 Comments

Show travelling fans respect

A lot has been said by Massimo Cellino recently about the inconvenience caused to fans by the rescheduling of games due to television. This came to a head when Cellino banned Sky from Elland Road for...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Mar 2016 | 4 Comments

How Far Can Leeds Go In The FA Cup?

The FA Cup is a tournament known for its ‘magic’. One thing many football fans in West Yorkshire are dying to know is just how much magic the tournament might behold for them this year. With little...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Feb 2016 | 1 Comment

Evans - The man for the job?

Steve Evans was certainly an interesting choice as Massimo Cellino’s fifth appointment as Leeds United head coach. There was certainly history between them, Cellino having admitted to previously hating...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Feb 2016 | 21 Comments

Byram a safe bet for West Ham

The transfer window can be a real gamble for clubs sometimes. The pressure is on for them to kick on in the New Year and to be seen to be spending to keep pace with their competitors. With a shortage...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jan 2016 | 2 Comments

Leeds' FA Cup Escapades

This weekend brings the FA Cup fourth round with Leeds United still involved after a two nil victory against Rotherham in the previous round. A debut goal from Mustapha Carayol and a last minute strike...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jan 2016 | 1 Comment

Time to make Mowatt the main man?

With league wins proving few and far between since before Christmas, a challenge for the Championship play-offs in the second half of the season looks highly unlikely for Leeds United. Indeed, with Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jan 2016 | 1 Comment

Does Massimo Cellino have a point about Sky Sports?

Massimo Cellino may not have won many friends since he took control of Leeds in April 2014, but the controversial Italian may have raised a very valid point over the level of control that television...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Jan 2016 | 0 Comments

70s The Coolest Leeds Shirts

It is a shirt from the modern era that is leading our favourite Leeds United shirt poll but there is one decade that stands out above all others in terms of votes. The 1970s! Every shirt worn by Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Dec 2015 | 0 Comments

Favourite Leeds Shirt - VOTE NOW!

Every fan has their favourite Leeds shirt, whether it was the shirt your favourite player wore in their heyday, a shirt we lifted a trophy wearing or one you used to run around the park in pretending...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Dec 2015 | 1 Comment

Leeds v Hull Preview

It is easy being a Leeds fan these days to be distracted by all the off field shenanigans but we do actually have a game this weekend as we take on Hull City at Elland Road. Steve Evans had experienced...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Dec 2015 | 0 Comments

Can Leeds United reach the play-offs?

After a slow start to the 2015-16 campaign, Leeds United have shown plenty of promise under new manager Steve Evans. Although Leeds lost to Rotherham United in their most recent encounter, the Whites...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Nov 2015 | 0 Comments

Terriers have dogged Leeds long enough

There was a 20-year period between 1987 and 2007 when Leeds only played Huddersfield Town once. Such was the distance in league positions - and the gulf in class - between the two clubs, the fixture...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Nov 2015 | 1 Comment

Play-offs hopes alive after Cardiff win

Leeds’ 1-0 victory over Cardiff was the club’s first win at Elland Road since the 4th March and also one which gave new manager Steve Evans his opening victory since taking over in October. There...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Nov 2015 | 0 Comments

Five comments from Cellino...

...that have come back to haunt him! Whatever your opinion of Massimo Cellino, he can never be accused of mincing his words or, as a multi-millionaire, of being a man likely...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Nov 2015 | 0 Comments

70s LUFC, The height of fashion

The 1970s were pretty cool; David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Charlie's Angels, Starsky & Hutch, Leeds United. Our most successful era ever may have been coming to an end towards of the decade but as the...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Oct 2015 | 0 Comments

The last Champions give us hope

Supporting Leeds hasn’t exactly been full of glories over the past ten years. From Champions semi-finalists in 2001 to relegation to League One in 2007 to seventeenth in the Championship where we sit...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Oct 2015 | 3 Comments

Is Steve Evans the right man?

It is pretty conceivable that not many fans, if any at all, had Steve Evans at the top of their managerial wish list to replace Uwe Rosler in the Leeds United hotseat. With Cellino’s incredibly itchy...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Oct 2015 | 3 Comments

Did Rosler have enough time?

I had started to wonder after Saturday’s defeat to Brighton why there seemed to be little pressure on Uwe Rosler from Massimo Cellino. It’s only a couple of weeks since he was given a vote of confidence...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Oct 2015 | 2 Comments

Leeds v Brighton, The Verdict

Leeds United 1 (Cooper 22) Brighton 2 (March 14, Zamora 89) Leeds United faced top of the table Brighton at Elland Road, still looking for their first home win of the season but it wasn't to be. Solly...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Oct 2015 | 0 Comments

Gaetano Berardi, Villain to Hero

Gaetano Berardi was one of Massimo Cellino’s influx of overseas signings during the summer of 2014. As with all of those signings there was an air of mystery around them, they were unknown quantities,...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Sep 2015 | 6 Comments

No loyalty in modern football?

The last week or so hasn’t been a great example for showing the existence of loyalty in modern day football. Money speaks louder than ever in the beautiful game, it’s hard for it not to when the...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jul 2015 | 4 Comments

Rosler Prepares for Promotion Challenge with Leeds United

The direction that Leeds United will take under the new management of Uwe Rosler still remains unclear, but the club has made some headline signings in the summer transfer window. After recently securing...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jul 2015 | 0 Comments

Thanks for everything Redders

With the news that Leeds are negotiating a settlement with Neil Redfearn it looks as though his time at the club has come to an end. He'll have a lot more free time to play NetEnt's Wonky Wabbits. It...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2015 | 1 Comment

New season, new strike force

Leeds United will line-up with a new look strike force at the start of next season with the signing of Lee Erwin and Chris Wood. Why not have a flutter on Leeds next season with the football betting...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jul 2015 | 0 Comments

Sol a surprise signing

Leeds United have signed Sol Bamba, these are not words that I thought I would hear just a few weeks ago. I think you'd have got great betting tips on that one happening. The reason I didn’t think...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jun 2015 | 0 Comments

Three things Rosler needs to do at Leeds

It has become difficult to know quite what will happen next at Leeds, but while things appeared to have settled down at Elland Road, it is the perfect opportunity to look at what new manager Uwe Rosler...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Jun 2015 | 1 Comment

Never say never again?

With the transfer window opening and clubs lining up to make their signings for the new season the rumours always start with former players returning. It used to be Alan Smith sat in his car in the East...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 May 2015 | 3 Comments

FIFA corrupt! Who’d have thought?

So the footballing authorities are corrupt eh, who would have bet on that? I doubt you would have got very good odds with Titanbet on that one. Well ask any Leeds fan and I’m sure they would tell...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 May 2015 | 1 Comment

A total lack of respect

I’ve not put pen to paper yet on Cellino’s rant about Redfearn in the Mirror, mainly because I was too busy arguing with people on Twitter. But with the rumours that Cellino wants to make a decision...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 May 2015 | 10 Comments

Busy summer ahead for Leeds

The 2014/15 Championship season might have only just finished but on-the-pitch matters have never felt so far away after a week that will go down in the already ridiculous recent history of the club....

By YorkshireSquare | 18 May 2015 | 0 Comments

Everything is clear now, or not

I think like everyone I’m still a bit shell shocked from yesterday’s press conference. I didn’t expect to learn anything new, but the circus Cellino put on in front of the gathered media surprised...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 May 2015 | 0 Comments

Leeds back on an even keel?

Are Leeds United back on an even keel? Perhaps it’s a bad choice of words given that Massimo Cellino was banned by the Football League for his conviction of failing to pay tax on a yacht but there...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 May 2015 | 0 Comments

Leeds release nine players

Leeds United have announced their list of released and retained players and nine players are heading out of the club. They will certainly now have more free time to play our favourite NetEnt slot game. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 May 2015 | 0 Comments

Lewis Cook signing just the start

To be fair to Massimo, and I’m often not, the signing of Lewis Cook on a new two year deal is a positive step. There are those who will still be critical, sighting it as a stunt to get the fans back...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 May 2015 | 2 Comments

El Presidente Returns

Leeds United play their final game of the season this Saturday at Elland Road against Rotherham who secured their Championship safety on Tuesday night. Leeds are marginal favourites to win what is a...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Apr 2015 | 0 Comments

It’s all Redders fault!

As so last night we suffered our fourth straight defeat. In the two weeks since Steve Thompson was suspended we have not picked up a single point and conceded eleven goals. We were favourites last night,...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Apr 2015 | 12 Comments

Why do we always self-destruct?

Why do we do it? Why when things are going well do we always press the self-destruct button? We are favourites to beat Cardiff with the bookies this weekend but the football has taken somewhat of a back...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Apr 2015 | 3 Comments

Latest winning run settles nerves

Football fans love a moan don’t they, and as Leeds fans we’ve got used to having a good chunter after the last few years we’ve had. Since the turn of the year we’ve had a great run though, 5...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Mar 2015 | 0 Comments

It had to end sometime

Well our little run of form had to end sometime didn’t it? I expect many thought our sequence of two draws, five wins and only one loss in the last eight games would have ended away at one of the league...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Mar 2015 | 2 Comments

Are you Leeds United's Ultimate Fan?

Are you so proud you shout it our loud? Everyday, everywhere are you gonna be there? Are you the ultimate Leeds United fan? If so then Titan Bet wants to know. Show your dedication to the Whites and...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Feb 2015 | 0 Comments

Middlesbrough 0, Leeds United 1

Middlesbrough 0, Leeds United 1 (Mowatt 3) It would have been inconceivable just a couple of months ago that Leeds could have gone to the league leaders and come away with a result. Our poor form last...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Feb 2015 | 2 Comments

Upcoming events at The Old Peacock

An Evening with Norman Hunter Wednesday, 22nd April 2015 A hard but skilful left half, nicknamed "Bites Yer Legs", Norman daunted opposition players at home and across Europe, with his bone crunching...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Feb 2015 | 4 Comments

Relaxed Transfer Deadline Day

And so transfer deadline day is nearing an end, the day when Sky Sports News turns all yellow, football reporters are dispatched to car parks of training grounds all over the country, Harry Redknapp will...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Feb 2015 | 0 Comments

Huddersfield Match Preview

It's fair to say that the lot down the M62, with their 88 year old stars above their badge, get rather more excited about this Yorkshire derby than we do. Their 'glory years' came as we were just being...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2015 | 2 Comments

Bamba ready for Terriers test

Leeds United's new loan signing Sol Bamba may be out of match practice having fallen down the pecking order at Palermo, but the Ivory Coast international has all the right credentials to be a real hit...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2015 | 1 Comment

Luke Murphy, the forgotten man

It wasn’t long ago that Leeds fans would have baulked at the sight of Luke Murphy in the middle of midfield. The million pound man from Crewe Alexandra had a lot of expectation on his shoulders when...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Jan 2015 | 2 Comments

Cellino Officially Dishonest

Massimo Cellino today learned that his appeal against the recent decision by the Board of The Football League that he is subject to a disqualifying condition has been rejected. The Professional Conduct...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jan 2015 | 4 Comments

Birmingam Match Preview

Leeds take on Birmingham City at Elland Road this weekend in the return fixture of Neil Redfearn’s second game in charge during his period as caretaker manager earlier in the season. That time out Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Jan 2015 | 0 Comments

Cellino breaks his silence

And so Massimo Cellino has finally broken silence in an interview with The Sun in which he discusses Warnock, Becchio, Redfearn and relegation. But with Leeds teetering above the relegation places, two...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jan 2015 | 1 Comment

Diamonds aren’t forever

Whilst the position of head coach at Leeds United may have been ever changing this season there has been a consistency with the formation played on the field, the notorious diamond. The formation is in...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Jan 2015 | 2 Comments

Is relegation a real possibility?

This team is too good to go down. You hear that all the time but as we know only too well from our own experience it simply isn’t true. Check out daily free bets for the latest odds on us to be relegated. In...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Dec 2014 | 3 Comments

Leeds hit by transfer embargo

Along with Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest Leeds United have been handed a transfer embargo by the Football League breaching Financial Fair Play rules. The embargo had been rumoured for some time...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Dec 2014 | 1 Comment

Leeds United 0, Fulham 1

Leeds United 0 Fulham 1 (Rodallega 60) After last week’s embarrassing four one defeat to Ipswich at Portman Road the same eleven men lined up at Elland Road on Saturday to take on Fulham. The Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Dec 2014 | 0 Comments

Cellino disqualified... here we go again!

So, here we go again. After the joy of Saturday is back to earth with a bump for Leeds United fans. The Football League has yet again decided that Massimo Cellino is subject to a disqualifying condition...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Dec 2014 | 2 Comments

Leeds beat table topping Derby

Leeds United 2 (Antenucci 43, 50) Derby County 0 Derby represented a significant test, sat at the top of the Championship table having only lost three games this season and with Leeds not having beaten...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Nov 2014 | 0 Comments

Time to End Derby Streak

Whilst we may be despised by clubs up and down the country because of our loyal support, our position within a big city and our history of success, there are few sides that reserve more ire for us than...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Nov 2014 | 3 Comments

Three years on, RIP Speedo

This morning was a day that started with tragedy and sadness. My alarm clock clicked on to 5 Live news and I heard the news that yesterday I had spent all day hoping would not come. Australian cricketer...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Nov 2014 | 3 Comments

Why can’t Leeds close out a lead?

Leeds United seem to have a bit of a problem this season, holding onto a first half lead and closing out the game. I think the modern term is ‘poor game management’. So far against Rotherham, Wolves...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Nov 2014 | 0 Comments

Blackburn comeback confounds fans

Blackburn Rovers 2 (Rhodes 71, 88 pen) Leeds United 1 (Doukara 33) Over 6,800 Leeds fans made the trip over the Pennines to Ewood Park on Saturday to see if Neil Redfearn’s side could pick up from where...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Nov 2014 | 0 Comments

How good have our signings been?

With Leeds now well into the new season, it seems like a decent time to have a look at the mini-bus full of new signings that have settled into life at Elland Road. While there's an argument to say we...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Nov 2014 | 5 Comments

Five Leeds Goals that Shocked the World

Seventeen games into the 2014-15 Football League Championship season and Leeds United have not yet found the form we need if we want to challenge for the play-off places. After two permanent managers have...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Nov 2014 | 6 Comments

MOT Takes to the Stage

As a life-long Leeds United fan and an award-winning playwright, Adam Hughes has finally managed to bring together his two biggest passions, football and theatre, with his new play Marching On Together. It's...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Nov 2014 | 3 Comments

Scottish Whites

International breaks are a bit dull aren’t they? Especially with first half performances such as that England put in against Slovenia on Saturday. Still, the other home nations have given something for...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Nov 2014 | 5 Comments

Academy Essential for LUFC

Academy prospects proving LUFC programme is still essential. A ten-man LUFC academy battled to a 3-3 draw with Nottingham Forest at the weekend following the sending off of Italian under-19 international...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Nov 2014 | 0 Comments

Redders Sinks Seasiders

Leeds United 3 (Cooper 9, Doukara 31, Antenucci 42), Blackpool 1 (Ranger 75) Neil Redfearn's gained his first win as permanent Leeds United manager on Saturday after a sublime first half performance....

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Nov 2014 | 0 Comments

Darko days are over

Darko Milanic equalled Don Revie’s record of no wins in his first six matches against Wolves on Saturday but he will be remembered for a couple of new records set after Nicola Salerno gave him the news...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Oct 2014 | 1 Comment

Leeds v Wolves, The Verdict

Leeds United 1 (Antenucci 18) Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 (Henry 66, Clarke 85) Darko Milanic came into this game looking for his first win as Leeds United manager, he left looking for a new job. Once again...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Oct 2014 | 0 Comments

Cellinos way the right way?

We all know how modern football is run, rich men using football clubs as their play things. Whilst the average fan may place a long odds accumulator for their thrills and spills the millionaires and billionaires...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Oct 2014 | 0 Comments

Rotherham 2, Leeds United 1

Rotherham 2 (Revell 58, Clarke-Harris 65) Leeds United 1 (Antenucci 30) A poor second half performance at Ney York stadium on Friday night left Darko Milanic still searching for his first victory as Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Oct 2014 | 0 Comments

Happy Birthday LUFC, 95 Today

Today marks the 95th birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. The history of football in Leeds dates back to the late 1800’s with teams such as Hunslet Football Club winning the West Yorkshire...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2014 | 1 Comment

Giuseppe Bellusci, He's Leeds

There was concern from many Leeds fans that with the influx of so many foreign players into the squad the club would somehow lose some of its character, some of its ‘Leedsness’. But if one of the new...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Oct 2014 | 7 Comments

Sheffield Wednesday, The Verdict

Leeds United 1 (Bellusci 79) Sheffield Wednesday 1 (Maguire 52) Darko Milanic was left still searching for his first win as Leeds United manager on Saturday as Giuseppe Bellusci secured a point for Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Oct 2014 | 3 Comments

Is Redders Cellino's man?

With the rumoured favourite for the Leeds head coach job Oscar Garcia taking the vacant position at Watford this week it seemed Massimo Cellino was no further in finding a successor to David Hockaday. Garcia...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Sep 2014 | 1 Comment

Deadline Day Dealings

When the last transfer window shut back in January it was all about Leeds United on deadline day. Ross McCormack was the go to guy for Jim White on Sky Sports firstly pledging his future to the club after...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Sep 2014 | 3 Comments

Bolton & Redders

Leeds United 1 (Warnock 17) Bolton Wanderers 0 Leeds faced Bolton for the first game of the post Hockaday era and came away with a much needed win. People might say that Saturdays performance was just...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Sep 2014 | 0 Comments

Hockaday failed to climb that mountain

On Tuesday night after defeat in the League Cup to Bradford City David Hockaday said "we very nearly climbed that mountain." On Wednesday evening it was confirm that it was Hockaday who had failed to climb...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Bradford City 2, Leeds United 1

Bradford City 2 (Knott 85, Hanson 86) Leeds United 1 (Smith 82) Leeds coach Dave Hockaday said of the game "we very nearly climbed that mountain" after defeat to Bradford City having played an hour with...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Win a copy of Dirty Northern B*st*rds!

“Dirty Northern B*st*rds!” And Other Tales from the Terraces is the story of Britain’s football chants, a book about the fans, written for the fans, with all the flair and banter that bring the beautiful...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Gluttony, Greed & Sloth

This season started with gluttony as Paddy Kenny returned to training having looked like he had over-indulged somewhat in the off-season. There was no question that he had incurred the wrath of Massimo...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Are we being fair on Hockaday?

The opening day performance against Millwall and the losses to Brighton and Watford have certainly made people question David Hockadays future at the club with rumours that he had already gone circulating...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Aug 2014 | 6 Comments

Calcio Watford 4, Calcio Leeds United 1

Watford 4 (Forestieri 20,67 Deeney 57, Tozser 92) Leeds United 1 (Tamas 32og) Leeds travelled to Vicarage Road for the battle of the Italian owned clubs with some serious questions to answer following...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

An Embarrassment of Strikers

Tuesday night’s defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion was pretty moral sapping, particularly after the victory against Middlesbrough on Saturday. It certainly revealed some deficiencies, either in...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Aug 2014 | 3 Comments

Pecked by the Seagulls

Leeds United 0 Brighton 2 (Teixeira 5, Lua Lua 84) David Hockaday made two changes to the side that defeated Middlesbrough on Saturday with Matt Smith coming in for the injured Souleymane Doukara and...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Leeds v Boro, The Verdict

Leeds United 1 (Sharp 88) Middlesbrough 0 It was pretty clear from the opening day of the season when Leeds struggled against Millwall that the squad would require further strengthening. To Cellino’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Aug 2014 | 2 Comments

The signings keep on coming

I think most people who watched the Leeds United performance at the Den on Saturday would agree that the squad needed further strengthening. The last couple of weeks have seen many new names into the club...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 2, Accrington 1

Leeds United 2 (Doukara 20, 37) Accrington Stanley 1 (Gray 84) The Leeds team featured debutants Stuart Taylor, Gaetano Berardi and Tommaso Bianchi and also saw a first team debut for youngster Lewis...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Millwall v Leeds, The Verdict

Millwall 2 (Beevers 8, Williams 88pen) Leeds United 0 After a decent final pre-season friendly against Dundee United and a frantic week in the transfer market there had been a bit of hope amongst Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

The Summers Ins and Outs

With the start of the new season only days away let’s recap on the ins and outs at Elland Road this summer. Cellino is building a squad he things can gain promotion. According to Betfair we're far from...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Aug 2014 | 0 Comments

Is Hockaday under threat?

Recent comments from Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino in the Telegraph and Daily Mail seem to have fuelled speculation about the future of manager David Hockaday, but has anything really changed? It...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Aug 2014 | 1 Comment

Have Leeds replaced McCormack?

Following the turmoil of 2013-14, Leeds supporters will naturally hope that the new regime can improve on last season’s 15th place and guide the team into the play offs but one sale threatens to derail...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Aug 2014 | 1 Comment

Cellino, Back to Basics

Massimo Cellino couldn’t be much further away from John Major in terms of personality but they share an approach to things, Back to Basics. Cellino was surprised when he eventually got access to the...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Aug 2014 | 2 Comments

Is McCormack sale any different?

And so after much speculation Ross McCormack has finally completed his transfer to Fulham, signing a four year deal with the west London club. The deal is said to be worth around £11 million which is...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jul 2014 | 13 Comments

Pre-season finally underway

So I go away for a week and what happens? Over in Brazil Luis Suarez bites an Italian, Chris Kamara turns vigilante and chases down a street robber (Unbelievable Jeff!) and back at home in England Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jun 2014 | 2 Comments

Whites at The World Cup

The greatest show on earth is well and truly underway. The final group matches have concluded and we are into the knockout phase where things really start to hot up. Brazil 2014 has so far lived up to...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

Cellino appoints Hockaday

So the day started with Massimo Cellino repaying the loan of £950,000 to Sport Capital. The club will return to court on Monday where it is anticipated that the winding-up petition will be withdrawn and...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

New season preparations

There has been plenty of Leeds United news this week and yet we seem no further on in preparing for the new season. First up was the High Court of Sport Capital’s winding up petition against Leeds United....

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jun 2014 | 0 Comments

Don’t take anything for granted

With Massimo Cellino at the helm don’t take anything you know about Leeds United for granted. If you thought life under Ken Bates and GFH was a roller-coaster then buckle up because this is the ‘Big...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jun 2014 | 9 Comments

McDermott leaves Leeds United

In a summer so far full of departures possibly the most inevitable of them all was announced at half eleven last night. Brian McDermott and Leeds United announced their mutual decision for the Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 May 2014 | 2 Comments

The released and retained

After weeks of speculation last night the Leeds United released and retained list was finally announced. With Brian McDermott absent from Elland Road this week the list was put together by Massimo Cellino...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 May 2014 | 1 Comment

Redundancies at Elland Road

On Wednesday the human side of Leeds United precarious financial position became clear. Earlier in the week the Leeds United Supporters Trust had revealed that in discussions with them new owner Massimo...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 May 2014 | 1 Comment

Baggies link perfect for Massimo

While Brian McDermott’s name appearing among the betting favourites for the West Brom job was a surprise to many, it may possibly be the perfect outcome for new Leeds boss Massimo Cellino. With McDermott...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 May 2014 | 1 Comment

Pantomime season at Elland Road

Leeds United’s season should really run from November to January because it’s just one long pantomime. Since the heady days of the Champions League semi-final of 2001 it’s been one big debacle. The...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 May 2014 | 0 Comments

Easter: A mixed basket

In an echo of the Easter story Brian McDermott has already risen from the dead once this year when he was given a reprieve after his sacking by Massimo Cellino back in February. The Leeds United manager,...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

More rollercoaster than pleasure beach

Given what we already know about Cellino I think it’s fair to say life under his ownership is going to be a bit of a rollercoaster. As the song goes “we’ve had our ups and downs” and the new presidents...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

Cellino era beigns, with a loss

And so yesterday Massimo Cellino officially completed his takeover of Leeds United. His lawyers said “Massimo Cellino has now been appointed a director of LUFC Holdings & ESL has completed its purchase...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Apr 2014 | 0 Comments

Il Presidente Cellino wins appeal

Today has been a fairly emotional day to be a Leeds United fan. Firstly, as ever on the 5th April we remember Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight who were sadly taken from us fourteen years ago today...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Apr 2014 | 2 Comments

Relegation a real possibility?

It’s only three and a half weeks ago I was stood in the Old Peacock supping a pint of 1919 Bitter after the Bolton debacle discussing if we realistically had enough points to stay up. It was concluded,...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Apr 2014 | 2 Comments

Passion, devotion and commitment

On Tuesday night in Bournemouth we saw exactly what passion meant. Not from the eleven in Leeds’ shirts on the pitch but from the 1,300 Leeds fans in the crowd. One story in particular on that night...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Mar 2014 | 4 Comments

Cellino Takeover Blocked

I don’t really know why it has taken the Football League nearly a week to tell us that Massimo Cellino has been disqualified from buying a majority stake in the club. It was fairly inevitable after last...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Mar 2014 | 2 Comments

Three Vital Points

Leeds United 2 (Smith 19, McCormack 41) Millwall 1 (Campbell 72) This season is over now from the point of play-offs, I think we all concede that but the three points against Millwall this weekend were...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Mar 2014 | 0 Comments

Cellino guilty! Takeover in doubt?

Long suffering Leeds United fans will have been wishing for a resolution to the on-going takeover saga in the coming days but this morning’s news may throw the whole thing into further confusion. At...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Mar 2014 | 2 Comments

Time for McDermott to go?

I know most Leeds fans were up in arms when McDermott was ‘sacked’ by Cellino, and that was right. It wasn’t the fact that he had been sacked that was the problem, because results hadn’t exactly...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Mar 2014 | 0 Comments

The Royals, The Clarets & The Whites

This week we faced a Reading team still fighting to get into the play offs and Burnley looking to consolidate their place in the automatic promotion places. It would be fair to say that against Reading...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Mar 2014 | 0 Comments

Battered by Bolton

Leeds United 1 (Smith 92) Bolton 5 (Mason 45, Jutkiewicz 52, Knight 56, Davies 72, Moritz 89) I said before the game that I just didn’t know what Leeds United team would turn up before any game this...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Mar 2014 | 0 Comments

Can Butland keep play-off hopes alive?

Jack Butland made no secret that he had joined a Leeds side he believes are still capable of reaching this season’s play-offs, and the England Under-21 stopper has already showed he could be crucial...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Mar 2014 | 0 Comments

Leeds earn point at Loftus Road

Queens Park Rangers 1 (Jenas 44) Leeds United 1 (McCormack 14) This game was equally important for both teams ambitions this season. QPR’s dreams of automatic promotion are fading away after a poor...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Mar 2014 | 0 Comments

Signings of intent?

Having played 31 league games this season and with only 15 remaining Leeds United stand 11th place in the Championship table. We are, despite only having won two games from our last ten, only 7 points...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Feb 2014 | 0 Comments

Takeover approval delayed

Why is it that takeovers seem to happen in the bat of an eyelid for some clubs but for Leeds United they always seem to drag on? Massimo Cellino is still awaiting the outcome of the Football League’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Feb 2014 | 0 Comments

WIN! A retro Leeds United shirt

What’s that most evocative retro shirt for you? Is it the LUFC script of the 1972 FA Cup Final bringing back memories of Allan Clarke sticking the ball in the back of the Arsenal net? Is it the squad...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Feb 2014 | 1 Comment

Middlesbrough game, members views

Middlesbrough 0, Leeds United 0 Leeds travelled to the Riverside stadium following defeat to Brighton and a win in a bizarre wind affected game at Yeovil. It was a fairly uneventful game with neither...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Feb 2014 | 0 Comments

Takeover deal agreed with Cellino family

This afternoon Leeds United have released two statements from chairman Salah Nooruddin and Hisham Alrayes of GFH stating that they have exchanged contracts with Eleonora Sport for the sale of the majority...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Feb 2014 | 0 Comments

Flowers out of takeover running

Andrew Flowers, managing director of Enterprise Insurance has today issued a statement declaring that he has pulled out of discussions with Leeds United owners GFH Capital to purchase the club. Flowers...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Feb 2014 | 1 Comment

What next for Brian McDermott?

Brian McDermott has been in football for over 35 years as a player, scout, reserve team coach and manager. He was sacked from Slough Town due to ‘financial constraints’ after the teams owners refused...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Feb 2014 | 0 Comments

Chaotic Leeds thrash Terriers

Leeds United 5 (McCormack 45, 62, 73, Kebe 50, Mowatt 82) Huddersfield Town 1 (Ward 25) So much has gone on at Eland Road over the past couple of days it’s difficult to know where to start. I’ll try...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Feb 2014 | 0 Comments

Transfer/takeover window closes

Transfer deadline day is usually a pretty quiet affair for Leeds fans, but this one was just a bit different, and not in a good way. It all started off with Leeds rejecting a bid for captain Ross McCormack...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Feb 2014 | 3 Comments

Haigh statement on takeover collapse

Leeds United Managing Director and figurehead of the Sport Capital takeover bid David Haigh spoke with Radio Leeds' Adam Pope on the collapse of the takeover bid. Here is what he had to say; I have spent...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2014 | 3 Comments

Leicester & Ipswich, Members Views

Since victory against Doncaster results have not been good for Leeds United. Defeats against Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn and Nottingham Forest followed draws against Blackpool and Barnsley in the League....

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2014 | 0 Comments

Takeover hits turbulence

I’ve not commented so far on this takeover because as a Leeds fan you get used to these things rumbling on for an age with little facts and information coming to light. As Leeds fans we just get used...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2014 | 3 Comments

Humiliated by Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday 6 (R Johnson 20, Nuhiu 45, Wickham 50, Maguire 66, Lavery 80, 94) Leeds United 0 I think the best word to describe the performance at Hillsborough is ‘embarrassing’. After the...

By YorkshireSquare | 12 Jan 2014 | 0 Comments

Routed by Rochdale

Rochdale 2 (Hogan 45, Henderson 84) Leeds United 0 Only days after Leeds fans looked back on their January 3rd Defeat of Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup four years ago they were brought...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Jan 2014 | 2 Comments

Leeds v Blackburn Members Views

Leeds United 1 (Smith 53) Blackburn Rovers 2 (Rhodes 13, Gestede 36) Leeds kicked off 2014 with a home defeat to Blackburn Rovers in front of a bumper crowd. The festive season has been one to forget...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Jan 2014 | 1 Comment

Barnsley, Blackpool & Forest Views

As ever Leeds faced a busy festive period with matches coming thick and fast. We take a look at the final three games of 2013 against Barnsley, Blackpool and Nottingham Forest with the views of some of...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Dec 2013 | 0 Comments

Change of mentality

We may have only got four points from our last three games but for me there are massive positives to take from the results. They represent a change in mentality, a change in approach from previous seasons....

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Dec 2013 | 0 Comments

Back on the right track

Leeds had a bit of a spring in their step after the demolition of Birmingham City, with three matches in a row against teams below us in the league it was a prime opportunity to get points on the board...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Nov 2013 | 0 Comments

Leeds 2, Smoggies 1

Leeds United 2 (McCormack 35, Pearce 57) Middlesbrough 1 (Carayol 52) One of the biggest crowds in the league this season filled Elland Road on Saturday to watch Leeds take on Middlesbrough. Manager Brian...

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Nov 2013 | 0 Comments

Win! A retro Leeds United shirt!

Retro shirts evoke memories don’t they? Memories of childhood, memories of success, memories of great payers of the past. What’s that most evocative retro shirt for you? Is it the LUFC script of the...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Nov 2013 | 1 Comment

Terriers top dog in West Yorkshire derby

Huddersfield Town 3 (Ward 10, Lees 63og, Stead 77) Leeds United 2 (Smith 2, Blackstock 73) Don’t let anyone that watches Premier League football tell you that Leeds United versus Huddersfield Town...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Oct 2013 | 0 Comments

WIN! A retro Leeds shirt of your choice!

Retro shirts evoke memories don’t they? Memories of childhood, memories of success, memories of great payers of the past. What’s that most evocative retro shirt for you? Is it the LUFC script of the...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Oct 2013 | 2 Comments

Leeds put Birmingham to the sword

Leeds United 4 (McCormack 18, Austin 33, Smith 45, 74) Birmingham City 0 Sunday was all about answering critics. Both the players and manager had had their fair share of criticism coming into the weekends...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Oct 2013 | 0 Comments

A case of the Blues

Leeds host Birmingham City at Elland Road on Sunday, their first game since defeat to Derby two weeks ago due to the international break. Normally international breaks are dull, a break from the real football...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2013 | 4 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 94th birthday of Leeds United Association Football Club. The history of football in Leeds dates back to the late 1800’s with teams such as Hunslet Football Club winning the West Yorkshire...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2013 | 0 Comments

LUST seek investment in Leeds United

Leeds United Supporters Trust are seeking to purchase a stake in Leeds United Football Club. Trust chairman Gary Cooper says he is encouraged by progress they have been making over the past few months...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Oct 2013 | 6 Comments

Full House for the Rams

Derby County 3 (Martin 20, Russell 22, Hughes 78) Leeds United 1 (Pearce 45) After holding on for victory over Bournemouth last week Leeds fans and manager alike will have hoped to continue the recovery...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Oct 2013 | 0 Comments

Duberry Decides to Call it a Day

Former Leeds United defender, Michael Duberry, has announced his retirement from the game. Duberry began his career at Chelsea where he won the League Cup, Cup Winners' Cup, and European Super Cup. He...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Oct 2013 | 0 Comments

Win over Cherries ends losing streak

I go on holiday and what happens? We lose four games in a row! After victory over Bolton Leeds were flirting with the play-off places but two weeks later we found ourselves sliding down the table to fifteenth...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Oct 2013 | 0 Comments

Eddie Gray at The Old Peacock

Eddie Gray set to greet fans at The Old Peacock pub, Leeds United great to visit Elland Road pub next week. The newly refurbished Old Peacock pub will welcome Leeds United legend Eddie Gray next Monday...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Sep 2013 | 5 Comments

Bolton & The Break

Bolton Wanderers 0 Leeds United 1 (Varney 6) International breaks are usually fairly dull boing affairs, and this one was no different. That was until the Republic of Ireland lost 2-1 to Sweden followed...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Sep 2013 | 0 Comments

Can you be on Sky too much?

The first game of the season at Elland Road against Brighton felt so much different to previous seasons. There was a buzz, an energy around and in the ground, a sign on new positivity around the club....

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Sep 2013 | 11 Comments

QPR End Leeds Unbeaten Run

The weekend started off well for Leeds United with the club announcing the news that Ross McCormack had signed a new extended deal on Friday evening. McCormack puts an end to speculation about a move...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Sep 2013 | 0 Comments

Byram Times his Return to Perfection

Sam Byram will take another big step towards recovery next Monday after being selected in the Leeds United development squad to face Derby County at Elland Road. The 19-year-old played 45 minutes against...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Aug 2013 | 1 Comment

Demolition of Doncaster

Doncaster Rovers 1 (Paynter 63) Leeds United 3 (Wootton 41, Smith 77, McCormack 80pen) Ok, so it wasn’t quite a demolition but it was a good performance and a good win. As is always the case with the...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Aug 2013 | 1 Comment

The Exorcism of Portman Road

Ipswich Town 1 (McGoldrick 11) Leeds United 2 (Varney 28, McCormack 48) It is fair to say that Portman Road has not been a happy hunting ground for Leeds United in recent years. We haven’t won there...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Aug 2013 | 0 Comments

Wednesday, Wootton and Woss

I didn’t write a match report for the Sheffield Wednesday game, I couldn’t quite bear to relive the experience. It was a fairly typical Yorkshire derby really, hard fought, competitive but with very...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Aug 2013 | 0 Comments

The Takeover That Keeps on Giving

Nothing is simple in football finance these days is it? If it’s not Bates off shore holding companies and webs of ownership it is value plays, bounces and de-consolidation. The national media are today...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 Aug 2013 | 2 Comments

GFH: Sultans of Spin?

Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against GFH, I think they have done an ok job so far. But as Leeds United fans I think it is only right that we question the clubs owners, especially since the...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Aug 2013 | 11 Comments

Weaknesses still apparent at LUFC

In football it is very easy to be fickle and get a little too carried away. There’s not a single fan out there who hasn’t thought come August ...can we go all the way? Can we sign a big name? There’s...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Aug 2013 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 2, Chesterfield 1

Leeds United 2 (Brown 28, Poleon 31) Chesterfield 1 (Doyle 17) And so after the big event that was Saturday it was back to reality with a mid-week League Cup game against League Two Chesterfield. These...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Aug 2013 | 0 Comments

Win Worth Much More Than 3 Points

It’s fair to say that Leeds United fans have been far from united over the past few seasons. Ken Bates had driven a wedge between supporters, divided opinion and played us off against each other. Whichever...

By YorkshireSquare | 05 Aug 2013 | 5 Comments

Leeds United 2, Brighton 1

Leeds United 2 (McCormack 19, Murphy 90) Brighton & Hove Albion 1 (Ulloa 13) It’s always a special day isn’t it? That first game of the season. Parking at the top of Beeston Hill I joined the...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Aug 2013 | 1 Comment

The new season is upon us

And so the new season is upon us, in just a few hours we kick off the new Championship campaign at Elland Road against Brighton and Hove Albion. In common with most ‘summers’ of recent years most of...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Aug 2013 | 0 Comments

PaddyPower: Leeds United Season Preview

Real Championship football fans gave the Paddy Power Blog their honest previews for the new season. We told them to ignore Neil Warnock, admire Sam Byram and dream of Max Gradel. State of play: Despite...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Aug 2013 | 0 Comments

A good day for Leeds United

Last week I seem to recall telling everyone not to panic. There was no need to, the transfer window didn’t officially open until today and the sounds from the club, what little there were, had certainly...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Jul 2013 | 4 Comments

Don’t panic, Don’t panic!

Usually this time of year is pretty painful for Leeds United fans. Rumours are a plenty and news of signings is flying around the forums and social media sites only for us to be let down by the usual transfer...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments

2013-2014 Fixtures Released

On Monday the Capital One Cup first round fixtures were released and Leeds United were handed a home tie against League Two side Chesterfield. There have been a few pre-season friendly games over the years...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Jun 2013 | 0 Comments

A season to remember or forget?

And so the sun sets on another season, the question is when Leeds fans look back on 2012-2013 will it be a season to remember or a season forget. I have to be honest, this season has possibly made me the...

By YorkshireSquare | 25 May 2013 | 0 Comments

LUFC: Value Play or Bounce?

Bet you thought Leeds United was a football club didn’t you? Well it turns out it’s actually a “value play”, at least in the words of new investors Bahrain based International Investment Banks....

By YorkshireSquare | 18 May 2013 | 0 Comments

Champions of Europe

Writing about the FA Cup final the other day made me think about defining moments in a club’s history. The FA Cup final of 1972 is certainly up there, our one FA Cup victory in the centenary year of...

By YorkshireSquare | 15 May 2013 | 0 Comments

FA Cup Final, To The Dreamers

[viralad]2fqeotMukxF[/viralad]And so its FA Cup final day, I’d almost forgotten to be honest, it hasn’t really mattered to us Leeds fans since we got comprehensively beaten by todays finalists Manchester...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 May 2013 | 1 Comment

Diouf not going anywhere

Leeds fans should ignore reports linking El-Hadji Diouf with a transfer to Guinean side AS Kaloum, after the player himself told the YEP he is not going anywhere. The rumours surfaced earlier this week...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 May 2013 | 2 Comments

GFH in it for the Long Haul

This morning The Guardian published an intriguing article by David Conn which is so far the most insightful look we have had into thoughts and plans of GFH Capital since the completion of the takeover....

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Feb 2013 | 5 Comments

Once in a Blue Moon

Our recent exploits in the various cup competitions have provided a refreshing change from the realities of life outside the top flight. In recent seasons we have played Liverpool, Manchester United (Twice),...

By YorkshireSquare | 11 Feb 2013 | 0 Comments

A window on the past

It’s not just me is it? But this transfer window seems exactly the same as every other transfer window in recent history. In fact we seem to be in exactly the same position as we were last season, outside...

By YorkshireSquare | 28 Jan 2013 | 8 Comments

A good time to play Chelsea?

Even before the news on the takeover and our recent upturn in form I thought that this could be a good time to play Chelsea. Over the past few seasons we have put in some great performances against the...

By YorkshireSquare | 06 Dec 2012 | 2 Comments

What a difference a takeover makes

Two weeks ago things were looking pretty glum concerning Leeds United. Three defeats on the bounce, no win in seven and we had slipped precariously towards the relegation places. Players looked like they...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Dec 2012 | 0 Comments

A year on, RIP Speedo

There are those events where people say “Where were you when…”, well a year ago today, Sunday 27th November 2011 is a day like that, a day I will always remember. It is the day when the world found...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Nov 2012 | 1 Comment

Loan Deadline Day Deals

It was only yesterday that news that the deal for the acquisition of Leeds United had finally been completed broke but new owners GFH Capital had to move quick with the emergency loan window closing at...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Nov 2012 | 0 Comments

GFH Capital Complete LUFC Takeover

This morning Leeds United and Dubai-based investment bank GFH Capital Limited have announced that the deal for the acquisition of Leeds United Football Club has been signed. GFH Capital executive David...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Nov 2012 | 1 Comment

As the takeover stalls, Leeds United fall

I suppose the ‘Update on investment’ statement released by GFH Capital on Thursday should only be taken as positive. It was short and sweet, a mere forty five words, and it didn’t really tell us...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Nov 2012 | 7 Comments

Happy Birthday Leeds United

Today marks the 93rd birthday of Leeds United AFC. Following the disbandment of Leeds City by the FA due to illegal payments made to players during the first world war the entire playing staff of the club...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Oct 2012 | 5 Comments

Joint LUFC and GFH Statement

Today Leeds United and GFH Capital released a joint statement regarding the continuing takeover situation. The statement was subtitled ‘Parties move to quell speculation’ but if anything raises more...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Oct 2012 | 2 Comments

LUST Pre-AGM Update

In advance their AGM at New Farnley Cricket Club this Thursday, the Leeds United Supporters Trust board have been working to establish the current situation with regard to the proposed takeover of Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 09 Oct 2012 | 0 Comments

Light at the end of the tunnel?

This morning Gulf Finance House released a statement confirming their intentions to lead the acquisition of Leeds United. The statement reads “GFH would like to confirm that GFH Capital Limited, a 100%...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Sep 2012 | 4 Comments

talkSPORT Premier League Legends

To celebrate the launch of the talkSPORT Book of Premier League Legends by Bill Borrows we have three copies to give away. In this wonderful celebration of all that is best about the world's greatest...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Sep 2012 | 0 Comments

A tale of two takeovers

I’m not Ken Bates biggest fan, I think that’s fair to say. The thing that has worried me most about Leeds United over the past few years though is short term thinking. Not just by the board but by...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Aug 2012 | 7 Comments

The dawn of the new season

And so the dawning of the new Football League season approaches. Tonight is the night where you can’t sleep, tossing and turning in your bed, the excitement, the nervous anxiety building keeping you...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Aug 2012 | 5 Comments

Short-termism has destroyed my hopes

I’m going to put aside the recent wave of optimism felt after speculation of a take-over and the signing of not one but four players in one day. The sale of Robert Snodgrass has left me feeling somewhat...

By YorkshireSquare | 27 Jul 2012 | 10 Comments

Four new faces at Elland Road

Signings are like buses, you wait around ages for one and then four come along at once. Former youth team player Andy Gray re-signed for his former club after a fourteen year absence following his release...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Jul 2012 | 1 Comment

Snodgrass: Sign of our ambition

I don’t think many Leeds fans will doubt that Robert Snodgrass is one of the best, if not the best player at the club. The twenty-four year old Scotland international is young, talented and towards the...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jul 2012 | 1 Comment

LUST Update: Takover, players & new season

With pre-season training underway at Thorp Arch, and the team preparing for its first friendly against Farsley on Friday, Leeds United Supporters' Trust believes it is time for the fans' patience this...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 Jul 2012 | 1 Comment

I’m getting impatient now

I’m getting impatient now. No, not about takeover news! But about the start of the new season. With the sideshow of the Euros out of the way and the most exciting thing that will happen to the Olympic...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Jul 2012 | 6 Comments

The time has come

And so the time has come and it looks as though Kenneth William Bates is finally releasing our beloved Leeds United from his grasp. But why now? What has changed now that means he is finally prepared to...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jun 2012 | 3 Comments

Investment Update & Fixture Changes

Weeks of silence from the club hierarchy regarding the potential investment at the club has left fans begging for morsels and crumbs on the message boards and twitter, hanging on the rumours of complete...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jun 2012 | 0 Comments

It’s the optimism that kills us

There is nothing worse for a football fan, especially a Leeds United fan as optimism. It’s difficult supporting a football team sometimes, poor performances, defeats, relegations and selling your best...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jun 2012 | 4 Comments

Squad Rebuilding Restarts

Neil Warnock snapped up his third signing of the summer yesterday with the arrival of midfielder Paul Green from Derby. He joins left back Adam Drury who put pen to paper on Tuesday and Jason Pearce who...

By YorkshireSquare | 21 Jun 2012 | 0 Comments

Championship Fixtures Released

The fixtures for the 2012/2013 Championship season were released this morning. First up for Leeds United is Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road on Saturday 18th August, first away match is Peterborough...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Jun 2012 | 0 Comments

League Cup 1st Round Draw

Leeds United vs Shrewsbury Town The draw for this seasons Capital One League Cup has been made with Leeds United drawn at Elland Road against League One club Shrewsbury Town. Shrewsbury gained to promotion...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Jun 2012 | 2 Comments

Writers and contributors wanted

With the start of the new season approaching we are looking for writers and contributors. There is never a dull moment being a Leeds United fan, ups and downs we’ve been through it all together. If you’ve...

By YorkshireSquare | 10 Jun 2012 | 0 Comments

LUST say players as frustrated as fans

Leeds United Supporters' Trust have been speaking with sources close to the players at Leeds United, as frustration grows among fans over the lack of progress on transfers, the current takeover talks,...

By YorkshireSquare | 08 Jun 2012 | 5 Comments

Glory Glory Leeds #234 Now Available

Glory Glory Leeds No 234 is now available for download. Thanks to you listeners, Twiggster managed an almost full show this week. In lieu of news about our club, listener emails have enriched this weeks...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 May 2012 | 0 Comments

Vote for the Glory Glory Leeds Show

Voting for the Football Blogging Awards 2012, the awards ceremony recognising and awarding the best of football blogging, is now open. Support our very own Twiggster by voting for the Glory Glory Leeds...

By YorkshireSquare | 17 May 2012 | 1 Comment

Strike while the iron is hot

In recent transfer windows there has been a lot of talk about new players coming in but the resulting signings have never really materialised. So far however Neil Warnock has been true to his work, no...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 May 2012 | 1 Comment

Glory Glory Leeds #232 Now Available

The Ins and Outs Show! Season is over and a defeat at home to Leicester brings a close to this season with no reason. Warnock's clear out has begun – and some surprises at a few of the players he is...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 May 2012 | 0 Comments

The Released, the Retained and the Listed

Neil Warnock and Ken Bates had lengthy discussions earlier this week on their plans for next season and the futures of the current playing squad. The manager talks of difficult decisions having been made...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 May 2012 | 1 Comment

Glory Glory Leeds #230 Now Available

Season finally over for Leeds United. No chance of play offs now. Looking forward to next season and a proper transfer window, under Warnock. Match reports and manager comments from the last two games,...

By YorkshireSquare | 20 Apr 2012 | 0 Comments

Glory Glory Leeds #225 Now Available

Finally, a Warnock Win! As Leeds destroy the smoggies again at the Riverside, the new manger celebrates his first victory along with the fans! A detailed match report and Neil’s post game recorded comments...

By YorkshireSquare | 16 Mar 2012 | 0 Comments

Leeds United 0, Southampton 1

Leeds United 0 Southampton 1 (Lambert 16) Those fans that travelled down to Fratton Park last weekend may have feared the worst from the Warnock era. Players were playing out of position, there was a...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Mar 2012 | 1 Comment

LUST Board Banned From Buying Tickets

The war of words between the club and the Leeds United Supporters trust heightened this week with Ken Bates spending a good proportion of his weekly Yorkshire Radio interview discussing the trust and their...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Mar 2012 | 5 Comments

Glory Glory Leeds #223 Now Available

On this weeks show, Twiggster brings you mixed match results. A disappointing draw at Portsmouth for the first team, but excellent wins for the reserves, U.18's and the LUFC Ladies! Manager and player...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Mar 2012 | 0 Comments

Glory Glory Leeds #222 Now Available

What a week it has been… The Warnock era is upon us! My thoughts about that. Playing catch up after the no show last week, but an extended Glory Glory Leeds show this time, to make it up to you listeners....

By YorkshireSquare | 24 Feb 2012 | 0 Comments

LUST Open Letter to Neil Warnock

Dear Neil, On behalf of more than 4,500 members and shareholders of Leeds United Supporters’ Trust, we would like to welcome you to our club. Leeds United and Neil Warnock have a long history as rivals,...

By YorkshireSquare | 23 Feb 2012 | 8 Comments

Neil Warnock, Tactical Genius

There seems to be a new found optimism amongst a lot of Leeds United fans following the appointment of Neil Warnock as new manager. People are queuing up to praise his tactical genius following his match...

By YorkshireSquare | 22 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments

Warnock Inspires Leeds Comeback

Leeds United 3 (Townsend 54, Clayton 79, Becchio 95) Doncaster Rovers 2 (Bagayoko 31, 53) With the announcement before kick-off that Neil Warnock had been appointed the new manager of Leeds United there...

By YorkshireSquare | 19 Feb 2012 | 1 Comment

Neil Warnock New Leeds Manager

Neil Warnock has today been confirmed as the new manager of Leeds United signing a deal until the end of the 2012/2013 season. The new manager will be bringing in his own backroom team. There has been...

By YorkshireSquare | 18 Feb 2012 | 1 Comment

Redfearn's Honeymoon Period Over

It’s Valentines Day today but the honeymoon period for Neil Redfearn is seems to already be over. It started so well with a win away against Bristol and one of those ever so rare achievement this season,...

By YorkshireSquare | 14 Feb 2012 | 0 Comments

LUST Seeking Potential Investors

Last week on Yorkshire Radio, Ken Bates invited the Leeds United Supporters’ Trust to, “put their money where their mouth is.” With this in mind, the Trust is today asking for any parties who may...

By YorkshireSquare | 07 Feb 2012 | 0 Comments

Bristol City 0, Leeds United 3

Bristol City 0 Leeds United 3 (Snodgrass 40, McCormack 79, Becchio 93) Neil Redfearn had academy goalkeeping coach Andy Leaning and Andy O'Brien beside him in the dugout for his first game in charge of...

By YorkshireSquare | 04 Feb 2012 | 0 Comments

Dealing with the Devil

The opinion of Leeds fans has been fairly divided on whether Simon Grayson should have been sacked or not. One thing that is clear though is that sacking your manager when the transfer windows is shut...

By YorkshireSquare | 03 Feb 2012 | 19 Comments

LUST Protest March, 11th February

Leeds United Supporters Trust announces details of their planned 'campaign for change' protest March on 11th February ahead of the Brighton home game. The statement on the Trusts website reads; Further...

By YorkshireSquare | 02 Feb 2012 | 0 Comments

Simon Grayson Sacked

Leeds United have announced the departure of Simon Grayson and his coaching staff. In a club statement Leeds United chief executive Shaun Harvey said "We have 18 games to go this season and are still within...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Feb 2012 | 6 Comments

Grayson, does he stay or go?

I’m not sure I have an opinion either way on this subject but last night’s result has got me thinking about it. What do we blame for the poor performances of late? It is clear that there has been a...

By YorkshireSquare | 01 Feb 2012 | 6 Comments

Leeds United 1, Birmingham City 4

Leeds United 1 (McCormack 19) Birmingham City 4 (Zigic 30, 61, 64, 68) Becchio and White returned to the starting eleven in place of Pugh and Forsell. A promising start for Leeds saw three good chances...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jan 2012 | 0 Comments

Deadline Day Update

As much as the Sale, Sale, Sale banner on the Leeds United official site today worries me we so far seem to have held on to the rest of our players on this transfer deadline day. There has also been some...

By YorkshireSquare | 31 Jan 2012 | 4 Comments

Is Bates-Out any different?

The website that emerged recently for Bates-Out is actually quite refreshing, just as the whole movement is. No flashy logo, no mission or vision statement, no organisation by comity just a Leeds United...

By YorkshireSquare | 30 Jan 2012 | 2 Comments

Promotion by any means?

As anyone who has been to Elland Road over the past few weeks will tell you Leeds United are hardly playing good, elegant football at the moment. Passing has been wayward, defending sloppy and we’ve...

By YorkshireSquare | 29 Jan 2012 | 9 Comments

How do you solve a problem like Jonny?

The sale of Jonny Howson to Norwich has certainly raised debate amongst Leeds United fans. It has caused many fans to throw their season ticket renewal forms in the bin, protests outside the ground and...

By YorkshireSquare | 26 Jan 2012 | 7 Comments

LUST Statement on Future Vision

The Leeds United Supporters Trust is today setting out its vision for the future, as its campaign for change gathers pace. After consultation, our members wanted us to make the following points: 1....

By YorkshireSquare | 25 Jan 2012 | 5 Comments

Glory Glory Leeds No.217 Now Available

The “Henry comeback” Leeds defeat in the FA Cup at Arsenal is obviously the main point of this weeks show. But not to undermine our Championship players – full credit and plaudits are also broadcast...

By YorkshireSquare | 13 Jan 2012 | 0 Comments