It said a lot that was true about David Rocastle's ability that he was transferring from the champions of 1991 to the champions of 1992.

Can Pocognoli's Scotland upset World Cup quarter-finalists Switzerland?

Jim and Gill had met, the previous summer, while they were both on holiday in Majorca. Gill had moved to London for love, and now they were back in Leeds for the love of football — and to be married.

Leeds were paying his wages and helping him achieve his goals. And Raphinha's respect for that was worth more than his love.

Leeds were paying his wages and helping him achieve his goals. And Raphinha's respect for that was worth more than his love.

Going back to May 1972 — and a tackle by Norman Hunter that was, 'like a declaration of nuclear war': Perhaps the pitch invader at the start of the second half had summed the pantomime up. Emerging from the Scotland fans in a dark suit with white pocket square, he was carrying a tartan scarf and...

Frank's next touch was with the inside of his left boot, taking the ball away from Lyons and goading the goalie, Bob Bolder, out of his six yard box. And with that done, he switched to the outside of his left boot, before anyone else was ready.

There are two sides to football and it doesn't have to be desperation, to look to the defending in a nil-all draw, but appreciation.

There are two sides to football and it doesn't have to be desperation, to look to the defending in a nil-all draw, but appreciation.

About May of 1994/95 — Crystal Palace were coming to Elland Road, but so was Bernd Holzenbein. He wanted Tony Yeboah back already — One of Fotherby's dreams was secure. Now for the next one. Because if Tony Yeboah could do that with Carlton Palmer whacking the ball at him, imagine what he'd be...

One of Fotherby's dreams was secure. Now for the next one. Because if Tony Yeboah could do that with Carlton Palmer whacking the ball at him, imagine what he'd be like with Gazza in midfield?

One of Fotherby's dreams was secure. Now for the next one. Because if Tony Yeboah could do that with Carlton Palmer whacking the ball at him, imagine what he'd be like with Gazza in midfield?

After being turned by Alan Smith and pulling him down by his shirt, Paolo Maldini had to take a wet booking while wearing a face of utter embarrassment. After United's chastening week it was a welcome sign.

Now the goal has been given back to Calvert-Lewin, let's get back to the simple brilliance of it: what a cross, what a leap, what a header, what a goal. Don't zoom in. You won't see anything better.

Massimo Cellino wanted the credit, and Leeds fans wanted a good local left-back. But Charlie Taylor wanted the Premier League.

Massimo Cellino wanted the credit, and Leeds fans wanted a good local left-back. But Charlie Taylor wanted the Premier League.

The numbers are against Newcastle, but the rhythms and rhymes are with Leeds. Four goals, four ways, and even what's familiar was unpredictable.

He only played twelve times for Leeds, and while we were getting relegated we had no time to learn Armando Sá's story. It's worth knowing.

And here came Baird. His speed was top, the ball was slow, his leap was high. Baird needed gymnastics up there, throwing his head upwards as the ball came down, tilting his heels up behind him to keep his body suspended, neck muscles needed next to send his whole skeleton sideways.

Step one is Alan Smith kicking Rivaldo. Step two is Olivier Dacourt kicking Rivaldo. Step three is Rivaldo is orchestrating a move, swerving around Duberry and shooting past Martyn. The game isn't ten minutes old.

Zetterer and Bard were all new to this, but Cole Palmer — the modern day Jon Parkin — took to the pitch with history and freedom on his side.

Zetterer and Bard were all new to this, but Cole Palmer — the modern day Jon Parkin — took to the pitch with history and freedom on his side.

Robertson came to Elland Road remembering the Battle of Britain of 1992, and how Leeds fans had clapped Rangers from the field. It was one of the last rounds of applause he received from Leeds fans.

Scampering around, pressing, never giving up, with his black hair bouncing, Tanaka looked a lot like Brenden Aaronson out there in the most complimentary way. When on the ball he played clever incisive passes to move possession into dangerous areas, and he looked a lot like Ao Tanaka.

From last summer, about the summer of 1994 — and to read this and watch the videos referred to in the episode, you can click here to use a gift link for the members-only article at Leedsista. Given his translator had instructions to fight an MRI machine rather than let it scan his legs, Leeds...

Leeds United, in the end, kept a grip on their own transfer window sanity. But what of the nine-figure no-brained Premier League around them?

Leeds United, in the end, kept a grip on their own transfer window sanity. But what of the nine-figure no-brained Premier League around them?

From last summer, about the summer of 1994 — and to read this and watch the videos referred to in the episode, you can click here to use a gift link for the members-only article at Leedsista. Given his translator had instructions to fight an MRI machine rather than let it scan his legs, Leeds...

League One was an identity crisis for a club that had never been there. As supporters tried to work out who and what Leeds now was, Prutton was a reassuring sight. Six foot tall, long flowing hair, beard and sideburns: it shouldn't have worked but it worked.

Hopefully adapting until they got it right will help the players get it right sooner in future. But hopefully, too, the misplaced self-doubts that sent them into their first half shells will be cast aside as quickly.

Leeds United Football Club is being talked about as a home of sound common sense. But this is still football, where common sense is still very relative.

I usually just want to forget the Carabao Cup as early as possible, but this time I'm keener it should count: Dan James, James Justin, Lukas Nmecha, three goalscorers in a 2-0 win.

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The acts of persuasion that Howard Wilkinson and Bill Fotherby used to tempt Chris Fairclough to Second Division Leeds United must rank among the greatest lobbying feats in football history.

The acts of persuasion that Howard Wilkinson and Bill Fotherby used to tempt Chris Fairclough to Second Division Leeds United must rank among the greatest lobbying feats in football history.

Stach, the hero, hadn't had a great game. Nobody had. But the cliché about a good team being one that wins without playing well can apply to players, too, and Stach got his reward for sticking to it.

Back in May, we wondered what Daniel Farke's ambitious talk was all about. Now we know, and his new project begins in the same place: 14th, but better.

Back in May, we wondered what Daniel Farke's ambitious talk was all about. Now we know, and his new project begins in the same place: 14th, but better.

O'Leary lined up for the next season's squad photo, and the next season's, looking increasingly anachronistic as his last appearances faded into obscure memory. Why was this Arsenal legend showing up for Leeds United's photocall every summer, never to be seen in a Leeds shirt on the pitch?

Was this ever part of the deal, as United's Welsh contingent sold Harry Wilson a bright future in Yorkshire? 'Yes, and you know how for Wales our Big Joe is always at the back? Well...'

The relaxed bonhomie got too much for some youngsters, who ran on for selfies with Bruno Fernandes. I hope that, since they saw him preen his penalty hilariously wide in the shoot-out, they will always look at their pictures of him with shame and remorse.

A record fee for a 23-year-old to play in goal is a flip of history at Elland Road. Why is James Trafford not Allan Clarke? Is it because Harry Gray, we hope?

The trip was all about entering a lucrative new market and opening up new revenue streams, using Gunnar Halle and Mark Ford to lay the foundations for making Leeds United one of the biggest names in American sports. Alright, fine, nobody is going to argue that plan was foolproof.

The trip was all about entering a lucrative new market and opening up new revenue streams, using Gunnar Halle and Mark Ford to lay the foundations for making Leeds United one of the biggest names in American sports. Alright, fine, nobody is going to argue that plan was foolproof.

It's gonna take money, a whole lotta spending money, and it's gonna take patience and time: but in the meantime Leeds United can't afford letting Brenden Aaronson go.