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Issue 06 2022-23

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Javi Gracia wrapping up warm in his newest Leeds United training gear, hoping it's not too late
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Hello, goodbye

2022/23 Issue 06: Editor’s Note

Michael Normanton says goodbye to Jesse Marsch, welcomes Javi Gracia, and pays tribute to a sorely-missed supporter.
Javi Gracia playing for Real Sociedad in the 1990s. He looks exactly the same as he does now
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What grace!

¡Vaya Gracia!

In the freezing fervour of a Basque derby, United’s new manager was an unlikely hero. But, Rob Conlon writes, Javi Gracia can handle a crisis.
Fans queuing at Elland Road for the 1910 FA Cup semi-final between Barnsley and Everton. Lots of them are using umbrellas, because it's Leeds
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Eat up

The Yorkshire roar

The FA wanted to make football a success in the north. Leeds, writes Moxco, was a problem.
A goalkeeper making a save at Elland Road in the 1950s. We were rubbish in the FA Cup then, too
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Reserved tickets

Central League Fever

Suddenly, everyone in Leeds wanted to watch association football. So, writes Moxco, the club found a way for people to do just that.
David Harvey making a save for Leeds United away from the threat of Gordon McQueen's swinging fists
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The hurt business

Three rounds in the fifth round

The fear of footie violence was everywhere in the 1970s. Including, writes Rob Conlon, in the Leeds defence.
Everton players celebrating scoring against Tottenham in the 1995 FA Cup semi-final at Elland Road
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What a good mistake

The best sub never made

In a tense semi-final at Elland Road, an Everton striker took charge, writes Rob Conlon.
Gary Kelly shrugging his shoulders in reaction to his dramatic half-volley against Wigan in 2006, as if he'd scored all the time and not four times in 531 appearances
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Late night

Gary Kelly on the volley

Paul Jewell just wanted an early night, writes Flora Snelson. Gary Kelly wanted to keep the party going.
A frighteningly detailed illustration of Jesse Marsch gazing into the distance
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Stressed, too

Hectic and confusing

Jesse Marsch said he works best amid chaos. Unfortunately, writes James Richardson, it didn’t help anyone else.
An illustration of Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta, looking like they're concentrating on another bad idea
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Building or burning

Empire of arson

From El Loco, Leeds United plunged into insanity, writes Miles Reucroft.
An illustration of Luke Ayling pulling off a textbook flop and landing on a new contract
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One more year!

My man, Bill

Luke Ayling at Leeds has been real, and Tom Cliffe is glad we’re going to stay real a while longer.
Brenden Aaronson running with the ball at his feet, standing up in the face of a gentle breeze
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Punching smoke

Wafer Gazelle

Leeds need Brenden Aaronson to look as good as he could be, writes Steven York.
Luke Ayling flopping to the floor after what must have been a terribly forceful push from Marcus Rashford
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Everyone loses

The tragedy ritual

The Premier League were quick to condemn chanting at Elland Road, but as Laura Finnemore writes, actions don’t happen so fast.
An illustration of Andrea Radrizzani holding the head of Jesse Marsch, like Hamlet holding Yorick's skull. Jesse doesn't look happy about it
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Exit stage

The play’s the thing

A dethroned king, a grieving fanbase, and a hapless uncle. Sounds dramatic and it was, writes Flora Snelson.
An illustration of Max Wober shouting, probably at the rest of the defence
Save us

No doubting Max

Max Wöber, the last of the RB tribe to arrive, has been worth waiting for, writes Patrick Gunn.

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