Episodes

  • Premier League Survival Secured! Isaac Johnson on Farke, Old Trafford & The Summer Ahead

    Premier League Survival Secured! Isaac Johnson on Farke, Old Trafford & The Summer Ahead
    May 14 2026
    The job is done. Leeds United's Premier League survival is mathematically confirmed and Rocco is joined by Isaac Johnson (Leeds Live) to reflect on a remarkable few weeks for the Whites. From the historic win at Old Trafford to the FA Cup quarter-final shootout drama at West Ham, the cup semi-final disappointment at Wembley, the 1-1 with Tottenham in north London, and what survival actually means for the 49ers' long-term project. Isaac shares insight on Daniel Farke's tactical evolution, the formation question for next season, and his thoughts on whether the manager's contract will be extended. Plus contract talks for Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk and Karl Darlow, what the 49ers learned from last summer's window, the unsung heroes of the campaign including Ilia Gruev, Lukas Nmecha and the bargain that is James Justin, Georginio Rutter's Elland Road return, and Rocco's brand new book on the 92-93 title defence. Read Isaac's articles here - https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/authors/isaac-johnson/ 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/leedsthat 🌐 Website: https://leedsthat.com 📸 Instagram: @leedsthat 🐦 X/Twitter: @leedsthat 🎵 TikTok: @leedsthat 🍺 Proudly sponsored by Bass & Bligh: https://bassandbligh.com 00:30 Survival officially secured - the reaction 03:30 What survival means & the 49ers' phase three 06:00 Daniel Farke's tactical evolution 11:00 Old Trafford glory - Leeds shock Man United 15:15 West Ham FA Cup QF - Perri the shootout hero 18:15 Tottenham 1-1 - atmosphere & Ampadu's captain's display 22:50 Contracts - Ampadu, Struijk, Darlow & Farke 25:50 Summer transfer plans - lessons from last year 30:00 Back three or back four next season? 32:00 Unsung heroes - Gruev, Nmecha & James Justin 36:45 Will Rutter get a warm reception on Sunday? 38:30 Rocco's new book - Sergeant Wilko's Defending Champions #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #MOT #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #ALAW #PremierLeague #PremierLeagueSurvival #DanielFarke #EthanAmpadu #FACup #49ers #IsaacJohnson #YEP #MUFC #THFC #BHAFC #Rutter #Okafor #Nmecha #JamesJustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • 43 POINTS! Leeds 3-1 Burnley Reaction + Spurs Preview

    43 POINTS! Leeds 3-1 Burnley Reaction + Spurs Preview
    May 4 2026
    James, Rocco and Darragha are back after a beautiful Friday night at Elland Road as Leeds United beat Burnley 3-1 to move up to 14th and on to 43 points - the kind of total that's never seen a Premier League side relegated. Anton Stach opened the scoring with a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box (his fourth goal from range this season), Dominic Calvert-Lewin's outrageous back-heel set up Noah Okafor for a glorious Bogle assist, and DCL bundled in his 13th of the season to put the game beyond Mike Jackson's interim Burnley side. We break down the perfect Stach goal in slow motion, debate whether Calvert-Lewin is now Rocco's favourite striker since Tony Yeboah, and reflect on the form run since the Manchester City defeat - 12 points from 21, including the win at Old Trafford and the Wembley FA Cup semi-final alongside it. There's full appreciation of Daniel Farke's elite-level Premier League management, a debate about the referee, and a look at how Leeds have quietly become one of the best-organised sides in the league. Then it's on to Tottenham away on Monday 11th May, with the small matter of Spurs being in the relegation zone, on their third manager of the season under Roberto De Zerbi, and missing roughly half their squad to injury (Simons, Solanke, Kudus, Odobert, Kulusevski, Romero, Vicario, Maddison and more). Plus: the man who lost his watch in the stand, Michael Jackson on the tannoy at full-time, Dara's surprise summer transfer pick to bring back to Elland Road, and why this Leeds squad genuinely wants to be here. 00:00 Welcome and Bass & Bligh 02:07 Reaction to a beautiful night at Elland Road 06:27 Stach's stunning opener 10:19 DCL's back-heel and Okafor's finish 15:11 Calvert-Lewin appreciation 19:14 The third goal and Farke's "43 points" line 23:23 The watch, Michael Jackson and a full moon 27:01 Struijk's error and the referee debate 30:37 Spurs preview: the injury apocalypse 34:05 Summer ahead and Farke is elite 39:24 Dara's curveball: bring Rutter back 42:11 Final thoughts and sign-off 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/leedsthat 🌐 Website: https://leedsthat.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/leedsthat 🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/leedsthat 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@leedsthat 📷 Sponsored by Bass & Bligh: https://bassandbligh.com #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #MOT #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #ALAW #Burnley #LeedsBurnley #BURLEE #Tottenham #Spurs #LeedsTottenham #TOTLEE #AntonStach #Stach #CalvertLewin #DCL #Okafor #Bogle #DanielFarke #PremierLeague #PL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Wembley Heartbreak & Chelsea's Dark Arts | Leeds 0-1 Chelsea Reaction + Burnley Preview

    Wembley Heartbreak & Chelsea's Dark Arts | Leeds 0-1 Chelsea Reaction + Burnley Preview
    Apr 28 2026
    James and Rocco react to Leeds United's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley, and look ahead to the must-win Premier League clash with already-relegated Burnley on Friday night. Chelsea were there for the taking. A side in crisis, manager sacked four days earlier, no goals for weeks. And yet Leeds froze. We get into Aaronson's huge early miss, Pascal Struijk's costly error, the midfield battle Steven Gerrard called "outclassed," Robert Sanchez's blatant tactical timeout, Ampadu's brilliant reaction, and why Daniel Farke chose to take the high road afterwards. Plus all the colour from the day itself: the drive down with a garden centre charge stop, Rocco's dad picking up a gilet on Wembley Way, meeting Andrew Bagchi and his son, a shoutout to Sam Cheang who flew in from Singapore, and Malcolm Sunley's stunning Don McCullin-esque photograph of Elland Road sent in to Bass & Bligh. Marching On Together. SPONSOR This week's pod is sponsored by Bass & Bligh - cameras, binoculars, lenses (Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Zeiss, Leica) and high-quality printing in Harrogate. Visit bassandbligh.com or 6 Buelah Street, Harrogate. https://www.bassandbligh.com LINKS All our links: https://linktr.ee/leedsthat Website: https://leedsthat.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/leedsthat X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/leedsthat TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@leedsthat 00:00 Intro and Malcolm Sunley's Elland Road photo 01:34 The Wembley day 06:35 The match 20:20 Chelsea's gamesmanship 25:00 Wembley curse and FA Cup gripes 33:20 Burnley preview and Sam Cheang shoutout #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #MOT #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #ALAW #FACup #Chelsea #Wembley #DanielFarke #Burnley #PremierLeague #FootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Wolves 3-0 Reaction + Bournemouth Preview + Chelsea FA Cup Semi Anticipation

    Wolves 3-0 Reaction + Bournemouth Preview + Chelsea FA Cup Semi Anticipation
    Apr 21 2026
    First back-to-back league wins of the season and the sun was out at Elland Road. James, Rocco and Darragh react to Leeds 3-0 Wolves, including James Justin's ridiculous overhead kick, Noah Okafor continuing his ludicrous late-season run, Karl Darlow's impossible save, and Brenden Aaronson's neck-push red-mist moment. Then a look ahead to Bournemouth away on Wednesday — the best in-form side in the country, 13 unbeaten, Iraola leaving — before the big one: Chelsea at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final. No peril, just a free hit and 35,000 Leeds fans descending on London. Are we safe? Can we finish in the top 10? Is James Justin now worth £50m (according to one brave Leicester fan)? LINKS 🔗 All our links — https://linktr.ee/leedsthat 🌐 Community — https://leedsthat.com/chat 📸 Instagram — https://instagram.com/leedsthatpodcast 🐦 X / Twitter — https://twitter.com/leedsthat 🎵 TikTok — https://tiktok.com/@leedsthat SPONSOR 🔭 Bass & Bligh — https://bassandbligh.com Harrogate's finest optics and camera specialists. Full Opticron range now live, plus Pentax. 6 Beulah Street, Harrogate. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome back to Leeds That! 00:49 Bass & Bligh — full Opticron range now on the site 01:31 Are we actually safe? Rocco says yes, James says no 02:18 Darragh: we're better than those other teams, James Justin as the luck factor 04:02 Rocco hits the Leicester forum — "JJ's career peaked a few years ago" 05:06 The Elland Road crowd's reaction to the bicycle kick replay 06:14 Eighth in the form table — seven good defenders 06:58 Rodon on the bench — is it all about the Chelsea semi? 08:06 Lego with Alessandro, the beach, and being calm for once 09:54 Wolves were shocking — worse than Man Utd 11:29 Reassessing Okafor — a goal every other game 13:22 The Okafor post-match interview is all about himself (and we love it) 13:50 Breaking down the first goal — team goal, James 15:42 Tanaka's corners are class (but he won't acknowledge Adam) 16:48 Darlow's save — the reaction-time physics are impossible 18:04 We HAVE to give Darlow a new contract 19:08 Aaronson's neck-push on Krejci — anger management required? 21:02 Krejci transfer rumour — Darragh says don't bother, keep Bornauw 21:26 Good weekend of results, Jorginho Rutter's late equaliser, Farke's "nothing is done yet" 23:02 Europe? We're only nine points off a Euro spot 24:29 Bournemouth preview — Darragh's bold prediction 26:02 The stat nobody's talking about — one away defeat since November 26:53 Nobody wants to rest when you're winning 27:54 What was the atmosphere like when we let Wolves back in? 30:57 Nmecha's cameo — sloppy but got the assist 33:05 Chelsea at Wembley — the highest-profile domestic game of our lives 34:26 It's a free hit — enjoy it 35:42 Safe travels to Bournemouth and Wembley #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #MOT #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #ALAW #LEEBOU #LEEWOL #FACup #Wembley #PremierLeague #Okafor #JamesJustin #Farke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Leeds Win at Old Trafford! First League Victory at Man United Since 1981

    Leeds Win at Old Trafford! First League Victory at Man United Since 1981
    Apr 15 2026
    What a night at the Theatre of Dreams! James, Rocco and Darragh react to Leeds United's historic 3-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford — our first league win there since 1981. The lads break down a brave Farke lineup, a Tanaka masterclass, two stunning Okafor finishes, Calvert-Lewin getting his hair pulled (yes, really), and Pascal Struijk and Jaka Bijol bossing the back line. We dig into Daniel Farke's growing legacy at Elland Road (4th best manager of all time?), why Karl Darlow has made the gloves his own, and how the recruitment team have nailed every signing this season. Plus: relegation maths (we're staying up, calling it now), the Wolves game on Saturday, FA Cup semi-final vs Chelsea at Wembley, and the glorious Scum social media meltdown that's made the last 24 hours even sweeter. MOT! 💙💛 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/leedsthat Website: https://leedsthat.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/leedsthat X/Twitter: https://x.com/leedsthat TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@leedsthat Sponsors — Bass & Bligh: https://bassandbligh.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to Leeds That! 00:34 Bass & Bligh — sponsor shoutout 01:13 First league win at Old Trafford since 1981 01:48 Darragh's pre-match prediction (receipts kept) 02:42 The hair-pulling debate begins 04:42 A brave Farke lineup 05:30 Tanaka's masterclass in midfield 07:55 Ampadu reading the game 09:06 Goal 1 — Okafor opens the scoring 11:51 Goal 2 — Okafor's stunning volley 14:42 Why DCL changes everything in the box 15:25 Is Farke our 4th best manager ever? 17:10 Tanaka's missed chance & transfer rumours 18:30 Karl Darlow making the gloves his own 18:51 Struijk & Bijol — the defensive rocks 22:13 The Calvert-Lewin hair-pull red card 26:18 Calvert-Lewin: the complete forward 27:55 Relegation maths — we're safe 28:45 Farke falling to his knees at full time 29:30 Why Farke is the antithesis of "Leeds That" 33:33 The summer tweaks that keep working 35:00 FA Cup semi-final vs Chelsea — pressure on them 35:42 Wolves up next — can we relegate them? 36:09 Spurs in freefall 38:09 Farke knows the fan sentiment 40:16 Scum social media meltdown 41:30 Wearing the shirt to work 42:30 FA Cup tickets on sale tomorrow #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #MOT #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #ALAW #ManUtdvLeeds #OldTrafford #Okafor #Tanaka #Farke #FACup #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY! West Ham 2-2 Leeds (4-2 pens) Reaction + Man United Preview

    WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY! West Ham 2-2 Leeds (4-2 pens) Reaction + Man United Preview
    Apr 7 2026
    James and Rocco react to a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final at the London Stadium - Leeds reach the semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. We get into Ao Tanaka's brilliant opener, the Anton Stach injury and the Kilman challenge that still has everyone divided, Lucas Perri's heroics in the shootout, the 11-minute added time meltdown that nearly cost us, and what a Chelsea semi-final at Wembley means for this club. We also preview Monday night's Premier League trip to Old Trafford. 🔗 Links: https://linktr.ee/leedsthat 🌐 Website: https://leedsthat.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/leedsthat 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leedsthat 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@leedsthat 🍺 Sponsor - Bass & Bligh: https://bassandbligh.com 00:00 Intro & Bass and Bligh sponsor 01:55 West Ham fans leaving early - the London curse 03:26 Craig Pawson, VAR and the penalty debate 05:39 Tanaka's goal and what it means for him 07:48 The Stach injury - how bad is it? 10:13 Talking about the goal for once 13:27 Midfield creativity without Stach 14:36 Rodon, Okafor, injury anxiety 15:12 The 11 minutes of added time madness 18:17 Disasi's high-foot equaliser 20:23 Perry's howler - and his redemption arc 21:19 The penalty shootout 23:28 Pascal Struijk - give him more love 25:42 FA Cup semi-final vs Chelsea - all the pressure is on them 28:05 Man United preview 30:23 Can we get the three points? Relegation maths 33:28 Prediction time #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #MOT #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #ALAW #FACup #WestHam #ManUnited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Leeds United at Croke Park! FA Cup QF Preview, DCL England Doubt & Gudmundsson World Cup Bound | Leeds, That! Podcast

    Leeds United at Croke Park! FA Cup QF Preview, DCL England Doubt & Gudmundsson World Cup Bound | Leeds, That! Podcast
    Apr 3 2026
    Leeds United are heading to Dublin's iconic Croke Park to face Manchester United this summer - and we discuss the incredible historical significance of this fixture for Irish and English football. Plus, we preview Sunday's huge FA Cup quarter-final against West Ham at the London Stadium as Leeds chase a first semi-final since 1987. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is rated doubtful with a hamstring complaint after his England recall, Gabriel Gudmundsson helped Sweden qualify for the World Cup in dramatic fashion, and we ask whether Spurs are heading for relegation after appointing Roberto De Zerbi as their third manager of the season. Rocco also tells us about watching Bielsa's murderball at Uruguay training and getting three iconic words from Marcelo himself. All that plus the 419-minute goal drought, team selection debates, and why we'd take the FA Cup over staying up. 🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/leedsthat 🌐 Website: https://leedsthat.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/leedsthat 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leedsthat 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@leedsthat 🤝 Sponsored by Bass & Bligh: https://bassandbligh.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Bass and Bligh 1:45 - Rocco meets Bielsa at Uruguay training 4:45 - Calvert-Lewin's England recall & missed header 5:55 - DCL hamstring doubt for West Ham 6:05 - Gudmundsson & Sweden qualify for the World Cup 6:38 - Okafor, Dan James & Wales heartbreak 9:11 - Leeds vs Man United at Croke Park 18:33 - The 419-minute goal drought 19:29 - FA Cup vs staying up debate 22:27 - Relegation battle & fixtures breakdown 25:39 - Are Spurs going down? 28:26 - Man United away & Wolves preview 32:02 - Strongest team debate & selection 37:00 - Wrap up #LUFC #LeedsUnited #LeedsThat #FACup #PremierLeague #WestHam #CrokePark #CalvertLewin #Gudmundsson #WorldCup2026 #Bielsa #MOT #WHULEE #MarchingOnTogether #LeedsUnitedPodcast #FACupQuarterFinal #England #Sweden #Relegation #Spurs #DeZerbi #DanJames #EllersRoad #ALAW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Leeds 0-0 Brentford: Found Out, Flat and Five Games Without a Goal | Leeds, That!

    Leeds 0-0 Brentford: Found Out, Flat and Five Games Without a Goal | Leeds, That!
    Mar 23 2026
    Leeds drew 0-0 with Brentford in a frustrating goalless stalemate at Elland Road - a combined xG of just one, 64 shots without scoring, and five consecutive Premier League games without an open play goal. James, Rocco and Darragh break down why Leeds look predictable in the 3-5-2, whether Farke's "draws will do" approach is the right call, and which players need more minutes to unlock defences. Plus, Keith Andrews' Spygate hypocrisy exposed after Brentford's goalkeeper faked an injury for a tactical huddle, Mick Jones honoured at Elland Road, the relegation battle heats up after Spurs were hammered 3-0 by Forest, and why Leeds' remaining fixtures against four of the bottom five could be the key to survival. Also: Calvert-Lewin and Stach's international call-ups, the Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight tribute, and Darragh's Irish trip to Leeds. 🎙️ Leeds, That! is sponsored by Bass & Bligh - purveyors of the finest optics in the land. Cameras, lenses, telescopes and more from Swarovski, Zeiss, Panasonic, Sony and more. Shop online at https://bassandbligh.com #LeedsUnited #LUFC #Leeds #LeedsThat #PremierLeague #LeedsBrentford #EllandRoad #MOT #ALAW #DanielFarke #CalvertLewin #Brentford #Relegation #Spurs #Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins