Leeds United - Inside Elland Road — Podcast

Leeds United's Shea Charles line in the sand, Brandt/Trafford wait, outgoing transfers, pre-season detail and podcast exit 22.07.2026 53min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to talk transfers. They discuss the YEP's breaking story on the Shea Charles and Southampton transfer saga, the latest on Julian Brandt and James Trafford and delve into outgoing business. There's exclusive detail on Leeds' pre-season trip to the USA and a look ahead to what will be a unique fan experience when RB Leipzig visit. There's also an elephant in the room to deal with.📝 In this episode:Shea Charles - what is Leeds' stance?Brandt and Trafford - any news?Wober - why a free?Pre-season - what do we know?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United second signing pending, Tarik Muharemovic flies in, Shea Charles latest, Karl Darlow statement and World Cup 'madness' 16.07.2026 45min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss a new arrival. As revealed by the YEP on Thursday morning, Tarik Muharemovic has flown into Leeds to complete a £34m deal to replace Pascal Struijk. There's the latest feeling on Shea Charles, a discussion of Karl Darlow and his decision and some thoughts on the World Cup and tactical madness.📝 In this episode:Muharemovic – hello new centre-backShea Charles – what is going ON?Darlow - has he killed Leeds legacy?World Cup - The madness of King Tuchel🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United transfer latest, Shea Charles noise, Harry Wilson's reasoning, Julian Brandt wait and World Cup predictions 09.07.2026 56min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth 24 hours after the arrival of first summer signing Harry Wilson. They discuss the winger's reasons for joining Leeds and how he fits for Daniel Farke. There's discussion around another two transfer targets Shea Charles and Julian Brandt and predictions for the World Cup quarter-final ties.📝 In this episode:Harry Wilson – why did he come to Leeds?Shea Charles – will he come to Leeds?Goalkeepers - what is going on at Leeds?World Cup - what has it got to do with Leeds?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United transfer latest, names on lists, Struijk situation, Wilson timing and Whites World Cup 01.07.2026 1t 6min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor throws names at YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth, with the summer transfer window in full swing. They discuss the Pascal Struijk transfer and what might be the biggest problem with it, and touch on the Whites involvement at the World Cup. Plus there's a story with a happy ending for all Leeds supporters..📝 In this episode:Pascal Struijk – the problem with his exitNames on lists – who is liked and how strongly?Whites World Cup - Bielsa and Tanaka sadnessHappy ending - the best ending to worrying story🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United reach transfer agreement, Harry Wilson, Julian Brandt and Shea Charles latest and Whites World Cup review 24.06.2026 59min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss breaking transfer news. The pair try to rank Harry Wilson, Julian Brandt and Shea Charles as signings, discuss possible outgoings and review the Leeds United interest at World Cup 2026.📝 In this episode:Harry Wilson – Hello new playerJulian Brandt – is there a need?Shea Charles - can Leeds get it done?World Cup - Leeds on Leeds battle🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United Karl Darlow 'money v football' decision, retained list, Meslier fanfare, Whites and Bielsa at the World Cup 16.06.2026 1t 3min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss the Leeds United World Cup interest. They debate the decision facing Karl Darlow this summer, Illan Meslier's departure and address all this talk of pushing for Europe.📝 In this episode:World Cup – Gabi are you okay, are you okay Gabi? Darlow – choose wisely young KarlMeslier - it didn't need to get personal4 Weddings - Leeds players getting hitched🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United Paraag Marathe message, Rangers role, Ethan Ampadu meeting, Harry Wilson sell and Daniel Farke talks 09.06.2026 1t 3min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth after the latter's encounters with Paraag Marathe and Ethan Ampadu. They discuss what was said by the Leeds chairman and captain in their respective press briefings and the possibility of a new contract for Daniel Farke. There's a brief revisit to last week's squad build episode and a look ahead to the World Cup.📝 In this episode:Marathe – What was his main message?Ampadu – Ambition, Stach YouTube and moreFarke - a new deal this summer?World Cup - 2am to watch Brenden?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Building the new Leeds United squad, painful goodbyes, contract priorities and financial dream duo in attack 02.06.2026 1t 11min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor and YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth assess the Leeds United squad and what needs to be done this summer. There's a painful departure, disagreements on potential sales and a dream scenario where an attacking duo give Leeds creativity, goals and freedom to spend big elsewhere. Plenty for everyone to disagree with and get angry about.📝 In this episode:Goalkeepers – All change?Defence – The priority this summerMidfield - a new 8 or status quo?Attack - a dream duo on the right or at 10🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United's West Ham whimper, grubby food, prediction recall, Paraag Marathe's letter and SCR consequences 27.05.2026 1t 3min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor is joined by YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to discuss what happened when Leeds United visited West Ham United on the final day of the Premier League season. Graham addresses 'grub gate' after national press coverage, the pair return to their pre-season and run-in predictions and pore over chairman Paraag Marathe's letter to fans to explain Squad Cost Ratio and its consequences.📝 In this episode:West Ham – Failing to grub chancesPredictions – what did we get right?Marathe - reading between the linesDeparture - big character leaving Leeds🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United awards and Brighton recap, West Ham preview, Spurs reassurance and Spygate 2 difference 21.05.2026 1t 10min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast, co-host Chris O'Connor joins Graham Smyth to discuss their take on the win over Brighton and what happened at the club's official awards ceremony on Tuesday night. They also discuss the West Ham United game, who they want to go down and the crucial differences in Southampton's Spygate scandal.📝 In this episode:Brighton – Smash and grabAwards – who won and whyWest Ham - win or do something funny?Spying - Bielsa made to look like a saint?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United tickets + signed shirt giveaway, Spurs controversy, Ampadu deal urgency and Brighton worries 13.05.2026 1t 6min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to celebrate Leeds United's safety from relegation. The pair discuss Leeds' 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur, the controversy in that game in both penalty areas and the Whites' need to get Ethan Ampadu on a new contract. There's also a Brighton preview and the chance to win two tickets to Sunday's game, along with a signed Leeds home shirt.📝 In this episode:Safe – Worth celebrating?Spurs – why Leeds were even botheredControversy - refereeing standards and VARWin - tickets to the Brighton game and a signed shirt🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United's four-year freedom wait, Burnley review, James Justin voting intention and Tottenham Hotspur preview 07.05.2026 1t 1min

In this week's episode of the Inside Elland Road podcast co-host Chris O'Connor joins YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth to recap the win over Burnley that put Leeds United on the verge of mathematical Premier League safety. The pair discuss Leeds' recruitment on the goalscoring front, some stats worth noting, an exclusive interview with James Justin and the Whites' Three Lions interests. There are also predictions for the Tottenham Hotspur game and Chris has done his homework.📝 In this episode:Burnley – Clarets bad or Whites just good?Justin – what is his voting intention?Spurs - what are they like now?Cops - why did an officer stop Graham at ER?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

The Leeds United Wembley experience, why we can be harsh, Chelsea 'cheating' and beating Burnley 28.04.2026 1t

Leeds United left Wembley without as much as a goal to cheer and the FA Cup dream is over. But there is still work to do. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris react to what they saw and heard before, during and after the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Chelsea.The pair also discuss a hugely important game at Elland Road on Friday night against Burnley and predict the scoreline.📝 In this episode:Wembley – what went wrong?Chelsea – another side 'bending' the rulesBurnley - will they park the bus?The run in - looking up or looking down?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United late heroics, rattling Tyler Adams, FA Cup semi predictions, injury latest and Chelsea turmoil 24.04.2026 1t 2min

Leeds United have 40 points and an FA Cup semi-final. Who saw this coming? Chris O'Connor, obviously. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris react to all the drama and needle at Bournemouth, including THAT smile at Tyler Adams.The pair also discuss the side that Daniel Farke will send out at Wembley on Sunday against Chelsea and predict the scoreline after Graham happily missed the chance to claw back the deficit at Bournemouth.📝 In this episode:Bournemouth – pure characterTyler Adams – why so salty?Chelsea - can the caretaker fix it?Leeds - can they do it at Wembley?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United prediction king strikes again, external kudos for Whites, Anton Stach latest and Bournemouth preview 21.04.2026 37min

Leeds United are nearly there - there or thereabouts. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor review the performance and consequences of the win over Wolves and react to Georginio Rutter's helpful screamer against Spurs.The pair also talk about the side that could face Bournemouth and predict the scoreline as Chris looks to extend his lead after a pair of bang-on predictions.📝 In this episode:Wolves – those goals, that penalty awardBournemouth – how to play themThe XI - who will Farke pick?Predictions - Can Graham claw it back?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Man Utd complaints ignore real reason Leeds United enjoyed historic Old Trafford win, Wolves preview and Tanaka concern 15.04.2026 1t 4min

Manchester United 1-2 Leeds United. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor relive another historic night for Daniel Farke and his heroic Leeds United players and react to the post-game Mancunian meltdowns.The pair also talk about the mentality needed for the game against Wolves and make their predictions as the Whites look to ease clear of the drop zone.📝 In this episode:Man Utd – Why Leeds won (it wasn't the officiating)Mentality – the mindset Farke needs nowWolves - why this isn't an easy onePredictions - Chris looks to go 4-2 up🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United's FA Cup dream lives on, West Ham United recap, Chelsea draw reaction and Manchester United predictions 09.04.2026 55min

Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor unpick the madcap quarter-final win over West Ham United and react to the semi-final draw and that game at Wembley against Chelsea.The pair also talk about taking on Manchester United at Old Trafford and make their predictions as the Whites return to Premier League duty.📝 In this episode:West Ham– how? What? Why?Chelsea – is it winnable?Tanaka - how good was he?Man Utd - predictions are in🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United in Ireland, meeting a legend, West Ham FA Cup preview, Farke trial and Spurs gamble 01.04.2026 1t

Leeds United are big in Ireland. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor discuss the weekend's events in Dublin and Belfast and look ahead to the Croke Park friendly with Man United.The pair also talk about the FA Cup quarter-final at West Ham, suggest something Daniel Farke can try and predict Sunday's result.📝 In this episode:Ireland– touring with The Square BallWest Ham away – who should play?The FA Cup - how seriously to take it?Spurs - the big gamble🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United v Brentford anger, tipping third relegation club, Farke approach debate and International preview 25.03.2026 1t 2min

The international break gives Leeds United a chance to breathe, reflect and look forward. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react 'quite angrily' to Leeds’ 0-0 draw with Europe-chasing Brentford, debate Daniel Farke's approach and substutions.The pair also talk about the relegation candidates, tip one for the drop and preview the international games.📝 In this episode:Brentford– why not put Gnonto on?Spurs, West Ham or Forest – who will it be?Farke - is his approach going to pay off?Internationals - who will be the big story?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.

Leeds United v Crystal Palace controversy, relegation factors, 'must win' Brentford preview and Spurs v Nottingham Forest outcomes 17.03.2026 57min

The controversy never seems to end for Leeds United. In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor react to Leeds’ 0-0 draw with 10 men at Crystal Palace, discuss the officiating, Daniel Farke's reaction and football's big problem with 'moving on.'The pair also talk about a 'must-win' game against Brentford, and the best outcome from Spurs v Nottingham Forest.📝 In this episode:Palace– was it a good point?The ref – oh dear, oh dear.DCL - Chances coming and going.Brentford - how to cause them problems?🎧 Like, subscribe, and drop your predictions in the comments.📰 For exclusive analysis and bonus content, sign up to the Inside Elland Road newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/newsletter/premium⁠⁠⁠⁠🍽 Sponsored by Uyare by Tharavadu – rooftop views, bold South Indian flavours, and inventive cocktails redefining the Leeds dining scene.