Leeds United - Inside Elland Road

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth for one final time. The pair discuss Leeds' friendlies against Wrexham and Sunderland, first impressions of Balkan bruiser Tarik Muharemovic and then move onto transfers. There's the latest on James Trafford and Julian Brandt and a debate about what is needed next. The pair make their early 2026/27 season predictions and recap the last seven years as Graham ends his time at the YEP.

📝 In this episode:

• Wrexham/Sunderland - who shone?
• Muharemovic - an upgrade?
• Trafford - where is he?
• Predictions - where will Leeds finish?

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to talk transfers. They discuss the YEP's breaking story on the Shea Charles and Southampton transfer saga, the latest on Julian Brandt and James Trafford and delve into outgoing business. There's exclusive detail on Leeds' pre-season trip to the USA and a look ahead to what will be a unique fan experience when RB Leipzig visit. There's also an elephant in the room to deal with.

📝 In this episode:

• Shea Charles - what is Leeds' stance?

• Brandt and Trafford - any news?

• Wober - why a free?

• Pre-season - what do we know?

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss a new arrival. As revealed by the YEP on Thursday morning, Tarik Muharemovic has flown into Leeds to complete a £34m deal to replace Pascal Struijk. There's the latest feeling on Shea Charles, a discussion of Karl Darlow and his decision and some thoughts on the World Cup and tactical madness.

📝 In this episode:

• Muharemovic – hello new centre-back

• Shea Charles – what is going ON?

• Darlow - has he killed Leeds legacy?

• World Cup - The madness of King Tuchel

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth 24 hours after the arrival of first summer signing Harry Wilson. They discuss the winger's reasons for joining Leeds and how he fits for Daniel Farke. There's discussion around another two transfer targets Shea Charles and Julian Brandt and predictions for the World Cup quarter-final ties.

📝 In this episode:

• Harry Wilson – why did he come to Leeds?

• Shea Charles – will he come to Leeds?

• Goalkeepers - what is going on at Leeds?

• World Cup - what has it got to do with Leeds?

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor throws names at YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth, with the summer transfer window in full swing. They discuss the Pascal Struijk transfer and what might be the biggest problem with it, and touch on the Whites involvement at the World Cup. Plus there's a story with a happy ending for all Leeds supporters..

📝 In this episode:

• Pascal Struijk – the problem with his exit

• Names on lists – who is liked and how strongly?

• Whites World Cup - Bielsa and Tanaka sadness

• Happy ending - the best ending to worrying story

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss breaking transfer news. The pair try to rank Harry Wilson, Julian Brandt and Shea Charles as signings, discuss possible outgoings and review the Leeds United interest at World Cup 2026.

📝 In this episode:

• Harry Wilson – Hello new player

• Julian Brandt – is there a need?

• Shea Charles - can Leeds get it done?

• World Cup - Leeds on Leeds battle

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss the Leeds United World Cup interest. They debate the decision facing Karl Darlow this summer, Illan Meslier's departure and address all this talk of pushing for Europe.

📝 In this episode:

• World Cup – Gabi are you okay, are you okay Gabi?

• Darlow – choose wisely young Karl

• Meslier - it didn't need to get personal

• 4 Weddings - Leeds players getting hitched

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth after the latter's encounters with Paraag Marathe and Ethan Ampadu. They discuss what was said by the Leeds chairman and captain in their respective press briefings and the possibility of a new contract for Daniel Farke. There's a brief revisit to last week's squad build episode and a look ahead to the World Cup.

📝 In this episode:

• Marathe – What was his main message?

• Ampadu – Ambition, Stach YouTube and more

• Farke - a new deal this summer?

• World Cup - 2am to watch Brenden?

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor and YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth assess the Leeds United squad and what needs to be done this summer. There's a painful departure, disagreements on potential sales and a dream scenario where an attacking duo give Leeds creativity, goals and freedom to spend big elsewhere. Plenty for everyone to disagree with and get angry about.

📝 In this episode:

• Goalkeepers – All change?

• Defence – The priority this summer

• Midfield - a new 8 or status quo?

• Attack - a dream duo on the right or at 10

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In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss what happened when Leeds United visited West Ham United on the final day of the Premier League season. Graham addresses 'grub gate' after national press coverage, the pair return to their pre-season and run-in predictions and pore over chairman Paraag Marathe's letter to fans to explain Squad Cost Ratio and its consequences.

📝 In this episode:

• West Ham – Failing to grub chances

• Predictions – what did we get right?

• Marathe - reading between the lines

• Departure - big character leaving Leeds

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