THWACK!

The Yeboah Thunderbastard Scale

Words by: Chris McMenamy
Artwork by: Lee Shackleton
A white on white image of Tony Yeboah striking his volley against Liverpool. It looks like perfection

Tony Yeboah scored only 32 goals for Leeds United yet left an indelible mark on the club, as well as a few goalposts scattered around England. We rank his five greatest Leeds goals and how they register on The Yeboah Thunderbastard Scale.

Leeds 3-1 Scum, December 1995

Paul Parker misses the interception and Yeboah sets off, leaving Denis Irwin on his arse as he lifts it over a helpless Peter Schmeichel.

Yeboah Scale: 4/10 โ€” extra marks for beating Scum at Christmas)

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