Tag Archives: Leeds United
Latest “Fan Chat” Video: James of Leeds United
I have written a fair amount about Leeds United in this space, because they have a history both glorious and cautionary, as well as a cool stadium and great fanbase. So it was natural that I have a Leeds supporter in for a Fan Chat -- a new series on our YouTube channel in which…
Review: The Damned United
We should make clear at the outset that neither the book nor film called The Damned United is a work of nonfiction history. Both, in varying degrees, are fictionalized accounts of a very famous time in English football, featuring a notorious and mercurial figure taking over a leading and somewhat controversial club at the peak of…
There is a Second (Mini) Season of the Amazon Prime Leeds United Show
The behind-the-scenes documentary from English soccer clubs has become quite the rage of late, and one of the best now has a second (mini) season. Take Us Home: Leeds United is back for two episodes. Why only two? Well, it looks like they were back for last season to follow Leeds' pursuit of promotion to…
I Love the Amazon Prime Show, “Take Us Home, Leeds United”
Amazon Prime is offering yet another behind-the-scenes football series, and this one is my favorite -- mainly because of the subject matter. It's called "Take Us Home, Leeds United," and in one sense you already know what it's about. The "look inside a club" feature is almost always a formula, combining fan and local journalist…
A Tour and a Game at Leeds United FC
With Leeds United now in the Premier League, it's among the places I most recommend getting to for a game. Here's a report from my trip there on New Year’s Day, 2018. I had been to Leeds before — a none-too-thrilling 1-0 victory over Preston North End a few years back. And I was impressed…