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2024/25 Issue 08: Editor’s Note

Pat Bamford, beer in hand, leading a chant in front of the east stand steps that may or may not be about Chris Wilder

As this goes to print there are still 31 days until the play-off final, writes Michael Normanton. Every stress-free day between now and then is a gift.

Headspace

The head of Ao Tanaka with cucumber slices over his eyes, surrounded by even more slices of cucumber, because there's nothing more relaxing than slices of cucumber

Paddy Gunn was stressed and only Leeds United could save him.

Through It All Together

Marcelo Bielsa perched on his bucked it in the dugout of Elland Road, a sight worth writing a play about

Chris O’Connor tells Chris McMenamy about his new play, Through It All Together, and the “golden days” of Leeds United’s last promotion under Marcelo Bielsa.

Worlds Apart

A Leeds fan wearing a 'Champions 25' home shirt outside Elland Road with a firework in the background

After Leeds were last promoted in lockdown, Chris McMenamy was determined to make the most of the celebrations this time around.

Is it always like this?

Karl Darlow, Ao Tanaka, and Joe Rodon sharing a hug at full-time against Preston. I'm not jealous at all

Miles Reucroft doesn’t remember his son’s first words, but he’ll always remember his first Leeds game.

Bottle It Up

Joe Rodon drinking from a bottle of water on his back while a teammate helps him deal with cramp

There are lots of phrases for testicular fortitude. But Calum Archibald still isn’t sure what it actually means?

Play All The Way

The Elland Road crowd arms aloft singing at full-time of the Preston game. Richard Finn is in there somewhere crying

Richard Finn wasn’t ready for the full-time whistle against Preston.

Silver Linings

Karl Darlow looking calm, composed, and not at all like a madman who punches cross outside his penalty area

This season has featured plenty of cloudy days, but that only makes Zac Connolly appreciate the sunshine even more.

Holding History

A collage of spreads from the orange Leeds United matchday programme for their 1970 European Cup quarter-final against Standard Liege

According to some programmes from half a century ago that were recently gifted to Josh Heffernan, football is not a spoilsport. Tell that to Leeds fans.

Over It

Some bloke called Ruben Amorim looking as dismal as the football team he manages

Andy P has come to a startling realisation.