Chris McMenamy

Being the best at doing a good job • The Square Ball The battle for a starting spot in Leeds United's defence is tight, and Friday night did little to change that definitively.

Being the best at doing a good job

The battle for a starting spot in #LUFC defence is tight, and Friday night did little to change that definitively.

by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

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Why you should follow...Bologna | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers Hint: it's not just for the impeccable food the city has to offer,

Why you should follow...Bologna

Hint: it's not just for the impeccable food the city has to offer.

tirofootball.com/posts/2025-10-22-why-you-should-support-bologna

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TIRO Newsletter - TIRO - A place for calcio lovers A place for calcio lovers. Discover the latest insights and in-depth analysis of the Italian football leagues, at TIRO. Stay updated with comprehensive previews, team news, and expert commentary on…

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Free to read from Issue 2 — Thirty years of thunder

There are uncontacted tribes in the Amazon rainforest who could explain That Goal to you in vivid detail. #LUFC

by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

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Pisa, Fiorentina and unsalted bread | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers How a trade war gave birth to one of Italy's historic rivalries

Pisa, Fiorentina and unsalted bread
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How a trade war gave birth to one of Italy's historic rivalries.
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

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What’s not to like about… Bournemouth? • The Square Ball What did Leeds United ever do to piss Bournemouth off?

What’s not to like about… Bournemouth?

What did #LUFC ever do to piss Bournemouth off?

by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

thesquareball.net/leeds-united/whats-not-to-like-about-bournemouth/

Get it in the mixer! • The Square Ball Pierre-Michel Lasogga walked so Dominic Calvert-Lewin could run.

Get it in the mixer!
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Pierre-Michel Lasogga walked so Dominic Calvert-Lewin could run.
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

TSB Live Tour The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast are embarking upon our biggest live show journey yet as we jaunt across the Irish Sea and head to Belfast, Dublin and Galway in late March 2026. Please use this…

We're going on tour! TSB are heading to Belfast, Dublin and Galway for live shows in late March 2026.

Please use this form to register interest in tickets and let us know which city you're interested in. More details to follow. #lufc

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The man who made football cool | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers Piero Gratton took an idea and ran with it. Almost fifty years later, its eternal impact lives on.

The man who made football cool
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Piero Gratton took an idea and ran with it. Almost fifty years later, its eternal impact lives on.
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

tirofootball.com/posts/2025-09-16-the-man-who-made-football-cool

A group of Cesena fans are taking the boat to Venezia away this weekend, rather than travel by land. Because why not?

From @trollserieb on Instagram

TIRO’s Euro Preview 2025/26 | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers All roads lead to Budapest...Istanbul and, eh, Leipzig.

Euro Preview 2025/26
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With #UCL beginning today, we preview all #SerieA teams' hopes in Europe this season
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

tirofootball.com/posts/2025-09-10-tiro%E2%80%99s-euro-preview-2025-26

Fulham 1-0 Leeds United: You better believe it • The Square Ball We learned nothing new about Leeds United strengths and weaknesses in London, and that was the problem.

Fulham 1-0 #LUFC: You better believe it

We learned nothing new in London about Leeds United's strengths and weaknesses, and that was the problem.

by @robconlon.bsky.social

Leeds United Football Club have you covered.

TIRO’s Euro Preview 2025/26 | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers All roads lead to Budapest...Istanbul and, eh, Leipzig.

TIRO’s Euro Preview 2025/26
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All roads lead to Budapest...Istanbul and, eh, Leipzig.

by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

tirofootball.com/posts/2025-09-10-tiro%E2%80%99s-euro-preview-2025-26

Arcadia Brenden Chisholm's Barmy Army. Here we go

Our #footballmanager reboot is going well, but the phoenix #lufc has Michael holding the pursestrings...

Episode 1 available in your podcast player and on YouTube now.

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My sister Ellen was out supporting @calebscauseni.bsky.social protest about the lack of services for adults with special needs yesterday and spoke about her own experiences.

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Ah here. Bad for the blood pressure.

Robin Koch starting at centre-back for Germany. Bailey Peacock-Farrell also on the pitch. I'm very confused.

Ten transfers we enjoyed this summer
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It's nice when a not-totally-soulless one happens. What was your favourite?
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

tirofootball.com/posts/2025-09-03-ten-transfers-we-enjoyed-this-summer

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Paraag Marathe’s got his dancing shoes on and he’s ready to spin • The Square Ball Now the transfer deadline has passed, we await Marathe's carefully constructed 'narrative' on what went wrong for Leeds at the end.

Paraag Marathe’s got his dancing shoes on and he’s ready to spin
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Now the transfer deadline has passed, we await Marathe's carefully constructed 'narrative' on what went wrong for #LUFC at the end.
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

Leeds United 0-0 Newcastle United: And breathe • The Square Ball After a bad week on the pitch, Daniel Farke and his players showed they've learned some valuable lessons. Now it's over to the boardroom to prove the same.

#LUFC 0-0 Newcastle United: And breathe

After a bad week on the pitch, Daniel Farke and his players showed they've learned some valuable lessons. Now it's over to the boardroom to prove the same.

by @robconlon.bsky.social

thesquareball.net/leeds-united...

Haha! Aye, absolutely

Buonanotte means good night in Italian which, ironically, is one thing Leeds' recruitment team won't have if they don't sign him.

Pisa are playing the Garibaldi way | TIRO - A place for calcio lovers Make yourself hard to beat, and like a 19th century general.

#Pisa are playing the Garibaldi way
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Surviving in #SerieA means making yourself hard to beat, and like a 19th century general.
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social

tirofootball.com/posts/2025-08-27-pisa-are-playing-the-garibaldi-way

Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Leeds United: Throwing up in a bush • The Square Ball Leeds United's foray into the League Cup ended with fans walking out before Sean Longstaff even had the chance to miss the crucial penalty.

Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Leeds United: Throwing up in a bush
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#LUFC foray into the League Cup ended with fans walking out before Sean Longstaff even had the chance to miss the crucial penalty.
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by @cmcmenamy.bsky.social