Leeds United - Inside Elland Road

The Inside Elland Road podcast is back and we’ve got a full house to kick things off, with returning host Chris O’Connor joined by Leeds United writers Kyle Newbould and Lee Sobot. In this week’s episode, the team start by reviewing Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth including James Trafford’s Halloween howler. Attacking issues are also discussed as Chris, Kyle and Lee ponder what could be changed in a bid to get Leeds flowing. After some chat on Jean-Matteo Bahoya, the team look ahead to Tottenham and whether Leeds can banish their early kick-off demons. There’s some FPL chat with Kyle top of the work league before a Bonfire Night-themed look back at some Leeds rockets.

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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 for one final time. The pair discuss Leeds' friendlies against Wrexham and Sunderland, first impressions of Balkan bruiser Tarik Muharemovic and then move onto transfers. There's the latest on James Trafford and Julian Brandt and a debate about what is needed next. The pair make their early 2026/27 season predictions and recap the last seven years as Graham ends his time at the YEP.
📝 In this episode:
Wrexham/Sunderland - who shone?
Muharemovic - an upgrade?
Trafford - where is he?
Predictions - where will Leeds finish?
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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?

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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-back

Shea Charles – what is going ON?

Darlow - has he killed Leeds legacy?

World Cup - The madness of King Tuchel

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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?

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