The Square Ball: Season 35, Issue 08

This is the eighth issue of The Square Ball’s 35th season and Leeds United’s 2024/25 title-winning campaign.
2024/25 Issue 08: Editor’s Note

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.
Ten years on: 2014/15 revisited — part eight

The final instalment from a batshit mental season.
Headspace

Paddy Gunn was stressed and only Leeds United could save him.
Problem Chimp: Stress piles and drinking your own bodyweight

Our wise old agony aunt solves all your latest problems.
Through It All Together

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Andy P has come to a startling realisation.