This is the fourth issue of TSB’s 34th season, and we’re just giving the ball to Cree for Christmas.

Our cover art celebrates one of the stars of the season so far, Crysencio Summerville as drawn by Chris Moran.

There’s unbelievable much inside this issue, all of it unbelievable good. Click here to read more about what’s inside.

• Rob Conlon on rugby league’s history at not-always-welcoming Elland Road
• Our columnist Gaetano Berardi — yes, him! — writes about Christmas lunch at Bielsa’s Leeds, weigh-in included
• Our top five loosely festive moments, including David Batty in a party hat
• Your favourite TSB contributors on Farke vs Leedsyness, Mad Friday remembered, Dan James’ redemption and much more
• Click here to preview everything inside this issue