Leeds United - Inside Elland Road

The controversy never seems to end for Leeds United. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ 0-0 draw with 10 men at Crystal Palace, discuss the officiating, Daniel Farke's reaction and football's big problem with 'moving on.'

The pair also talk about a 'must-win' game against Brentford, and the best outcome from Spurs v Nottingham Forest.

📝 In this episode:

• Palace– was it a good point?

• The ref – oh dear, oh dear.

• DCL - Chances coming and going.

• Brentford - how to cause them problems?

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Leeds United are on a cup run, a real life bona fide cup run with only West Ham between them and a Wembley semi-final. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ FA Cup win over Norwich City, the draw, the relegation picture and discuss the potential headache Daniel Farke faces at Crystal Palace.

The pair also talk about Tottenham Hotspur's spot of bother, and predict the Selhurst Park result.

📝 In this episode:

• Norwich– who shone brightest

• The draw – happy or not?

• Palace - who should play, who will win?

• Tottenham Hotspur - could they really go?

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Leeds United suffered back-to-back home defeats and both were disappointing in their own ways. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ defeat to title chasing Man City, discuss the refereeing and VAR issues and the Ramadan break that made headlines.

The pair also talk about that Sunderland hate watch, and preview the FA Cup game against Norwich City.

📝 In this episode:

• Man City– the flash points

• Sunderland – who to blame?

• VAR - how? why?

• A team to face Norwich City

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Leeds United moved one point closer to safety at Aston Villa, but should it have been three? In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ draw with the Premier League's third best team, give Anton Stach the flowers he should have had on Match of the Day, and pick out the top performers at Villa Park.

The pair also preview Leeds’ clash with Manchester City, and make their score predictions for the Elland Road game.

📝 In this episode:

• Drawing with Villa – point gained or two lost?

• Man City at home – miracle territory?

• Marsch v Allardyce

• Digging into the comments

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Leeds United are through in the FA Cup — but only just.
In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ dramatic penalty shootout win over Birmingham City, discuss what the result says about the squad’s mentality, and analyse the implications of the next-round draw.

The pair also preview Leeds’ clash with Aston Villa, before turning their attention to the wider football calendar with their final Premier League table predictions.

📝 In this episode:

• FA Cup vs Birmingham – penalties, pressure, and standout moments

• Next round draw reaction – opportunity or tricky test?

• Aston Villa Preview

• Premier League predictions – big fixtures, surprise picks, and score calls

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In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor review two key performances — the impressive 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at Elland Road and the dramatic 2-2 draw away at Chelsea, where Leeds pushed the hosts all the way.

They also preview the upcoming FA Cup fifth round clash with Birmingham City and take stock of the broader Championship picture — where Leeds now sit, who’s in the mix, and what’s needed in the run-in.

📝 In this episode:

• Forest review – home dominance and attacking fluency

• Chelsea reaction – late drama, missed chances, and big performances

• FA Cup preview: Leeds vs Birmingham – squad rotation or full strength?

• The Survival race – assessing Leeds’ position and the road ahead

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The January transfer window has closed — but have Leeds United done enough to stay up?
In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor assess Leeds' final moves (or lack of them) in the market and ask whether Daniel Farke now has the tools he needs to steer the club to safety.

The pair also reflect on a tough night against Arsenal, as Leeds fell to a heavy defeat at Elland Road, and turn their attention to a massive clash with Nottingham Forest on Friday night under the lights.

📝 In this episode:

• Transfer window review – did Leeds do enough business?

• Squad depth and gaps – key areas still needing attention

• Arsenal review – what went wrong and what can be learned

• Nottingham Forest preview – must-win feel, tactical decisions, and who needs to step up

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One move could spark the rest — Leeds United’s January transfer window is approaching a tipping point.
In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor discuss the knock-on effects of Leeds’ current recruitment strategy, how one signing could unlock more, and what might still happen before deadline day.

They also review the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against Everton, where Leeds showed flashes of control but couldn’t find the winner. And with Arsenal visiting Elland Road on Saturday, the pair preview what could be one of Leeds’ biggest tests of the season.

📝 In this episode:

• Everton draw reaction – away point gained or two dropped?

• Arsenal preview – how do Leeds set up against a top Premier League side?

• Transfer dominoes – how one deal could trigger movement elsewhere

• Latest on potential incomings and outgoings

• Squad balance, injuries, and what Farke may need before the window shuts

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Leeds United’s transfer window is heating up — and the fixtures are coming fast.
In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor break down the latest from Elland Road, starting with a look back at the 1-1 draw with Fulham and looking ahead to another big test away at Everton.

But the spotlight is on the transfer window, as Leeds continue their push to strengthen before deadline day. The guys share the latest on Jørgen Strand Larsen, assess the club’s search for a centre-back and left-back, and discuss where reinforcements are most urgently needed.

📝 In this episode:

• Fulham review – positives, frustrations, and what the draw told us

• Everton preview – Goodison test, team selection, and tactical questions

• Strand Larsen update – how likely is a move, and does he fit Farke's system?

• CB/LB targets – which areas are Leeds prioritising and why?

• Thoughts on the wider transfer strategy and market challenges

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This is a re-upload of our episode from Friday, 16 January. Apologies for the earlier technical issue — thanks for your patience!

Leeds United are through in the FA Cup and active in the transfer market.
In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor review the 3-1 away win at Derby County and preview a huge home clash with Fulham this Saturday, as Leeds look to keep momentum going in the league.

But the big topic of the week? Transfers.
With Facundo Buonanotte arriving on loan from Brighton, the guys break down how the deal came together, what he brings to Daniel Farke’s squad, and where he fits in. They also discuss the chances of a centre-back signing before the window closes, as Leeds continue to explore the market.

📝 In this episode:

• Derby County FA Cup win – strong performance and key takeaways

• Fulham preview – tactical battles, team selection, and home form

• Facundo Buonanotte signs – deal details, role, and excitement levels

• Transfer talk – what Leeds still need and who could come in next

• Will a centre-back join before deadline day?

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