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This week we're joined by Mike from Middlesbrough FC's Smog Blog to talk about tomorrow's Championship clash at Elland Road, what went wrong for them last season and expectations this time round. 2-2 at home...

On Saturday, at some point during that, it hit me. Out of shape, confused-looking coaches, staring into nothing like the jock dad trying to take in their highly uncoordinated kid falling in a sack-based...

Ever wanted to hear our beloved chairman do a Frank Sinatra tribute? You haven't! Oh dear... I know what you're thinking - "Who needs Rod Stewart?" Thanks (or indeed complaints) go to Mikelufc for...

#05 - I will buy back Elland Road One of the first promises Ken Bates made in 2005 was that he'd repurchase Elland Road to ensure the long-term future of our club. After all, without any assets all you...

The Scratching Shed welcomes Michael (@boyfrombrazil) from Bradford City blog Boy From Brazil for a look ahead to tomorrow's League Cup clash at Elland Road. For me, Leeds v Bradford was the ideal cup draw....

With the first game of the season just three sleeps away our ever-popular Away Fans Views series returns. The usual 'interviewer of away fans' (Ryan) is currently on holiday in Spain, so I caught up with Ben...

That first column was a refreshing experience – it’s a great relief to finally be told that I’m an acid-guzzling blinkered borderline Bates apologist. My years of denial are finally over. But actually,...

The Scratching Shed welcomes Editor of The 1-2-7 Formation, Gary Hartley to the team for an alternative take on life as a Leeds United fan in a new feature called The Mangle (named in honour of Ken Bates'...

Ever thought Simon Grayson's press conferences seem somewhat repetitive? Almost like he's reading from a script you could say. Saying something without actually saying anything at all is a difficult skill to...

The transfer window is an exciting, yet often frustrating time for fans of football clubs up and down the country as they eagerly await new arrivals in the hope that they'll lead their team to success. Like...