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?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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-backShea Charles – what is going ON?Darlow - has he killed Leeds legacy?World Cup - The madness of King Tuchel🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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 exitNames on lists – who is liked and how strongly?Whites World Cup - Bielsa and Tanaka sadnessHappy ending - the best ending to worrying story🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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 KarlMeslier - it didn't need to get personal4 Weddings - Leeds players getting hitched🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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 summerMidfield - a new 8 or status quo?Attack - a dream duo on the right or at 10🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor joins Graham Smyth to discuss their take on the win over Brighton and what happened at the club's official awards ceremony on Tuesday night. They also discuss the West Ham United game, who they want to go down and the crucial differences in Southampton's Spygate scandal.📝 In this episode:Brighton – Smash and grabAwards – who won and whyWest Ham - win or do something funny?Spying - Bielsa made to look like a saint?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to recap the win over Burnley that put Leeds United on the verge of mathematical Premier League safety. The pair discuss Leeds' recruitment on the goalscoring front, some stats worth noting, an exclusive interview with James Justin and the Whites' Three Lions interests. There are also predictions for the Tottenham Hotspur game and Chris has done his homework.📝 In this episode:Burnley – Clarets bad or Whites just good?Justin – what is his voting intention?Spurs - what are they like now?Cops - why did an officer stop Graham at ER?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United have 40 points and an FA Cup semi-final. Who saw this coming? Chris O'Connor, obviously. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris react to all the drama and needle at Bournemouth, including THAT smile at Tyler Adams.The pair also discuss the side that Daniel Farke will send out at Wembley on Sunday against Chelsea and predict the scoreline after Graham happily missed the chance to claw back the deficit at Bournemouth.📝 In this episode:Bournemouth – pure characterTyler Adams – why so salty?Chelsea - can the caretaker fix it?Leeds - can they do it at Wembley?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Manchester United 1-2 Leeds United. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor relive another historic night for Daniel Farke and his heroic Leeds United players and react to the post-game Mancunian meltdowns.The pair also talk about the mentality needed for the game against Wolves and make their predictions as the Whites look to ease clear of the drop zone.📝 In this episode:Man Utd – Why Leeds won (it wasn't the officiating)Mentality – the mindset Farke needs nowWolves - why this isn't an easy onePredictions - Chris looks to go 4-2 up🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United are big in Ireland. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor discuss the weekend's events in Dublin and Belfast and look ahead to the Croke Park friendly with Man United.The pair also talk about the FA Cup quarter-final at West Ham, suggest something Daniel Farke can try and predict Sunday's result.📝 In this episode:Ireland– touring with The Square BallWest Ham away – who should play?The FA Cup - how seriously to take it?Spurs - the big gamble🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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 pointsSunderland – who to blame?VAR - how? why?A team to face Norwich City🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

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 momentsNext round draw reaction – opportunity or tricky test?Aston Villa PreviewPremier League predictions – big fixtures, surprise picks, and score calls🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium🎥 Produced by Tailwind – Leeds United fans making Leeds United content.https://www.tailwind.group🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.