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Don't Go To Bed Just Yet: Leeds United

BBC Radio Leedswww.bbc.co.uk

The very best analysis and discussion about Leeds United including everything on and off the field at Elland Road.

Presented by Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix from the Kaiser Chiefs.

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.

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Episodes

EP 162: Pointless

Leeds United are making moves in the market with Lille left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson expected to join the club as Max Wober heads out on loan to Werder Bremen. All that, a new home kit & a broken guitar in Edinburgh give Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix plenty to talk about.

Jul 07, 202533 min

EP 161: Who's that?

Junior Firpo is no longer a Leeds United player whilst another new arrival is imminent. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and fresh from Glastonbury Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix are here to talk you through the comings and goings at Elland Road.

Jul 01, 202535 min

EP 160: Ian Bijol

Giant centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese has been added to the Leeds United squad which gives Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix the chance to assess the early stages of the club's summer transfer dealings.

Jun 24, 202539 min

EP 159: 'Mustn't lose!'

Two months to go & the Premier League fixtures see Leeds United face Everton for their season opener at Elland Road. Where will the Whites pick up the points they need & what sort of players will they bring in to keep them up? There is plenty to discuss for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Jun 18, 202546 min

EP 158: A week for gardening

No signings, no departures and no new kits. Fair to say it has been a quiet week for Leeds United fans but Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix still have enough to discuss.

Jun 09, 202531 min

EP 157: Quiet weekend?

What a way to round off Leeds United's promotion party as the Kaiser Chiefs rock Temple Newsam on a riot of a day for the club's supporters & the city. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & the band's bassist Simon Rix reflect on a memorable gig & look ahead to the summer for the Whites.

Jun 02, 202532 min

EP 156: Employment

Leeds United's celebrations continue as part of a huge Kaiser Chiefs gig at Temple Newsam in Leeds. Bassist Simon Rix invited Jonny Buchan and Adam Pope on stage the night before the event!

May 30, 202531 min

EP 155: Enter The Dragon

An increase in Elland Road capacity is going to impact the local community for good, and bad. Leeds United are consulting fans on their new plans for the West Stand and Kop. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix went to The Dragon pub in Wortley to find out more.

May 20, 202531 min

EP 154: Smug

Congratulations, contracts & construction ahead of a summer preparing for the Premier League provide the platform for discussion for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

May 12, 202537 min

EP 153: Champions again, Olé Olé!

A weekend for all Leeds United fans to remember. A title win on the south coast followed by a parade in front of over 150,000 supporters. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist' Simon Rix relive their trip to Plymouth and their race across the city.

May 07, 202535 min

EP 152: Champions Parade

An estimated 150,000 people flocked to Leeds city centre to celebrate the Whites becoming Champions. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist' Simon Rix raced across the city to follow them.

May 05, 202534 min

EP 151: Kinda perfect

Leeds United beat Bristol City 4-0 in their final home game of the season. The celebrations will live long in the memory for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist' Simon Rix.

Apr 29, 202531 min

EP 150 - Part Two: Q&A

In this live promotion special Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix were joined at the Brudenell Social Club by some special guests and took questions from a sold-out audience.

Apr 24, 20251 hr

EP 150: Promotion!

Leeds United secured promotion to the Premier League with two games to spare. For a special live episode Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix were at a sold out Brudenell Social Club in Leeds for their promotion party!

Apr 23, 202550 min

EP 149: Trust your swing

Leeds United opened up some daylight over their promotion rivals Sheffield United with a win against Preston North End. With four games to go they now have a five point gap over Chris Wilder's side. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix reflect on that victory and discuss the battle for promotion.

Apr 14, 202537 min

EP 148: 'Tanaka'd'

Leeds United have dropped to third in the Championship after a 1-1 draw at Luton Town. Lost points, lost ground, losses in the accounts, legginess & letting Patrick Bamford start are all part of the chat for Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Apr 07, 202548 min

EP 147: 'Drop'

Another clanger despite a penalty save for Leeds United's Illan Meslier dominates the discussion after the 2-2 draw with Swansea CIty. Should Leeds United manager Daniel Farke keep the faith with his goalkeeper is one of the topics up for debate for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Mar 31, 202545 min

EP 146: Crime against design

The international break it may be, but there is no rest when it comes to talking about Leeds United. Willy Gnonto's ankle, away tickets, badge designs, cup glory over relegation & putting more of a foot in are all on the agenda for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Mar 24, 202546 min

EP 145: Freshman

Should Willy Gnonto be starting as Leeds United's new number 10 ask Jonny, Simon & Adam?

Mar 17, 202531 min

EP 144: Stairway to hell

Leeds United spurn several golden goal-scoring opportunities whilst being out fought in the 1-0 defeat at Portsmouth. Too many players across the pitch fell short as United faltered at Fratton Park. Adam Pope, Jonathan Buchan & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist forage through the fall out as the seventeen-match unbeaten league run comes to an end.

Mar 10, 202533 min

EP 143: Center Farkes

Leeds United are three points clear at the top of the Championship despite dropping two points against West Bromwich Albion as they extend their unbeaten league run to 17 matches. With captain Jonny on a jolly it's left to Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix to debate why Leeds struggled to clear their plate in yet another lunchtime kick-off.

Mar 03, 202540 min

EP 142: Trench Coat Parachute

Leeds United extend their lead to five points at the top of the Championship after another dramatic victory at closest rivals Sheffield United. Daniel Farke was up a height, the game was tight & there was a fight on a night to remember for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Feb 25, 202536 min

EP 141: Hokey Cokey!

Under the lights for one of the great nights at Elland Road as Leeds United score a last gasp winner to beat Sunderland 2-1 to return to the top of the Championship. Utter carnage and limbs to sift through for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Feb 18, 202535 min

EP 140: Great defeat!

Leeds United can now focus purely on the Championship after defeat in the FA Cup. It was a much changed side that lined up against Millwall, so was that the right or wrong thing for Daniel Farke to do? Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix are here to ask just that.

Feb 10, 202534 min

EP 139: Deadline Day - January 2025

The January transfer window was a quiet one for for Leeds United. However there was still some hope of a deadline day signing which kept Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix on their toes in a special live show.

Feb 04, 20251 hr 57 min

EP 138: Do some fun stuff

Leeds United extend their lead at the top of the table after a forgettable goalless draw in the Bore of the Roses at Burnley. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix discuss the trip to Turf Moor.

Jan 28, 202536 min

EP 137: A flip and a flick

Leeds United returned to the top of the table thanks to their 3-0 win in the Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix reflect on the game and the return of goalkeeper Illan Meslier to the starting line-up.

Jan 20, 202535 min

EP 136: A little bit penny

Leeds United make eight changes but keep a strong line-up to sneak past Harrogate Town into the FA Cup 4th round. The spotlight is on the goalkeeper & several other positions as the depth of the squad comes under scrutiny for Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope & Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix.

Jan 13, 202539 min

EP 135: Il est temps de changer?

Leeds United remain top of the Championship despite throwing away a two goal lead at Hull City. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier had another afternoon to forget with his place in the side now under severe scrutiny. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix give their take on his performance and ask what should happen now?

Jan 06, 202539 min

EP 134: The Poetry Album

Leeds United are top of the Championship table after three wins in the last week. Impressive victories on the road at Stoke and Derby has seen a small gap open over the chasing sides. Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix have a lot to talk about!

Dec 30, 202437 min
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