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Joe Rodon chasing down and winning the ball off Ozan Tufan during Leeds versus Hull City
Back pain
Rodon was yelling at everyone. The opposition, the referee, his own team. He wasn't even sparing himself the occasional verbal lashing.
Dan James looks stunned and Georginio Rutter looks down the camera, as Rodon appears from miles away to celebrate Leeds' third goal against Hull
James' place
Against Poland Dan James knew that missing meant losing. Last night put him in the right place to score and know, for certain, it meant winning.
A camera roll of photos of Diego Llorente playing for Roma, like evidence it is actually happening
Vintage Llorente
After nearly a year apart Chris McMenamy made for Florence, and a catch up with Rasmus and Diego.
A photograph of Emily Pilbeam on a pale pink background, with the words 'Music Makes Football Better', because it does
Fun, energetic, class
Listen to Emily Pilbeam hosting BBC Music Introducing in Leeds & Sheffield on Radio Leeds every Thursday from 8-10pm, or anytime on the BBC Sounds app.
Daniel Farke explaining things to Ethan Ampadu at the end of Leeds' game at Watford
Pressed
Daniel Farke said there was no other option than the team he named at Watford, but after an hour he had no option but finding another.
A photograph of Sarah Danby walking out of the tunnel for Leeds United Women with two mascots either side of her
Chicken and egg
Leeds are the only team in Division One North with no dedicated social media account and haven't played at Elland Road since 2022. How do they expect to attract new fans?
A photograph of Sarah Danby playing for Leeds United Women against some team in red
Wheel of fortune
Actually: Leeds United Women are failing to take the chances to get the results that would put them there.
Pat Bamford sitting on the grass looking glum, not even cheered up by his pink kit. Same, Pat, same.
It's the unknown
Meanwhile, in Huddersfield, football fans who handed over £20 to watch a Champo midfielder tying his shoelaces applauded gratefully
A photo of a Super Leeds flag hanging in an empty south stand
Where's Archie?
“Leeds is based on being a bit rough and tough and getting dirty for the team.” The kids are alright, you know. Just ask Liverpool.
Leeds United Women players and staff form a huddle before their game against FCUM
Reset
Out of the cups, Leeds United Women went to the north-east looking for the reset button.