Issue 02 2022-23

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The cover of TSB 22/23 issue 2, featuring a drawing of Luis Sinisterra by Remy Walker
Shut the window
Our second issue of 2022/23 was going on sale for the game with Forest's squad of thousands on Monday, but after that postponement we hope you'll help us by getting a copy online, or subscribing.
A photo of Jesse Marsch pointing to his watch at Frank Lampard, during the latter's latest visit pretending he's a football manager at Elland Road
Re-education, re-education, re-education

The summer had gone so well, writes Michael Normanton. And then they Leeds’d it right up.

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A collage of agent Willie McKay, his son Jack playing for Leeds, David O'Leary, Garry Monk, and Ronaldinho. There is nothing to see here, Your Honour
Charity shopping

Leeds floundered at the end of their most recent transfer window, but Rob Conlon is hoping Willie Gnonto is a better sign of hope than our old alliances with Willie McKay.

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Laurens de Bock trying to make a tackle in one of his few games for Leeds, he probably got it wrong
Don't bother

After Tony Capaldi and Laurens De Bock, maybe you wouldn’t sign any more left-backs either. Patrick Gunn tries to polish some potatoes.

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A rare image of 80's left-back Bobby McDonald in one of his eighteen appearances for Leeds, wearing the classic yellow and blue Burton away shirt
Golden arch

1987 almost gave Leeds United everything, and Andy P hasn’t forgotten one left-back’s gifts.

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Stephen Warnock playing for Leeds United, with the tired eyes of a man who has put up with too much Massimo Cellino
Meant it

Just when Leeds United had a quality left-back, along came GFH and Massimo Cellino. Dave Guile remembers a freak goal from the freakshow.

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An image of Robin Koch with black and orange scribbles over the Leeds kit, like Radz' son's design for the third kit that got sent to Adidas
FM IRL

There’s a shambolic charm to how Leeds United is run, says Moxcowhite.

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An illustration of our new gang of SOBs looking like characters from a Grand Theft Auto game, Marc Roca, Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, and Rasmus Kristensen, on the pitch at Elland Road with their getaway car behind them, strapped up with firearms, except Brenden, because he's too innocent for that kind of thing
Treat 'em mean
We tried being nice. Now, says Chris McMenamy, the Premier League will have to deal with a different Leeds.
Tyler Adams and Patrick Bamford drinking bottles of Leeds United's favourite brand of highly caffeinated piss, Boost. At least it's not Red Bull
No wings

There’s a lot of Red Bull at Elland Road these days. But Richard Finn thinks their rival can put up a fight.

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An illustration of Andres Clavijo waiting tables, carrying a tray of drinks, with Marcelo Bielsa behind his shoulder and a speech bubble of him shouting 'VAMOS!'
Waiting for the call

Ben Whitelaw was daydreaming about Charles de Ketelaere when he found more than he bargained for.

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A collage of contrasting Leeds emotions against Scum — Scott McTominay's awful face, and Raphinha grabbing the ball after equalising at Elland Road
Let's prove it

The first part of promotion was completed in the Championship. But Leeds’ work isn’t done yet, writes Steven York.

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An illustration of Andrea Radrizzani drinking gin and slimline tonic, Victor Orta having a beer with an ashtray in front of him, and Jesse Marsch on a bottle of Bud Light with beer pong cups in front of him. Angus Kinnear has already gone home
Keep it session

Boards of directors never spend enough money and sell your favourite players. But would you go for a pint with Leeds’ bosses? Tom Hinchcliffe wants to know.

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A photo of our Yank badger Brenden Aaronson with red and white stripes over him, because he's American
What Abe said

When people have something to prove, the best place for them is Leeds, says James Richardson.

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Our former Brazilian hope Adryan, holding his head in his hands, in the green and yellow colour of the Brazil flag
The new Zico!

Everyone wants the next big thing, writes Jimmy McCovick, but they’re not always where you expect them to be.

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Jesse Marsch pointing to his watch and Frank Lampard holding his hand in the air in what should be an apology, but is probably preparation to pat himself on the back
And a kick in the balls

We’re all here to have a good time, says Miles Reucroft. Right, Frank? Bruno?

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