The Scratching Shed

Optimism Versus Tinfoil Hat Wearing Conspiracy Theorists

TSS — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:41:50 +0000

You know Ken Bates has really done a number on us when his silence manages to cause widespread panic. The optimists are hoping that [...]

Transfer Embargo In Place Whilst Leeds United Hold Takeover Talks?

TSS — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000

There is growing speculation that Leeds United are in the midst of takeover discussions. The latest round of takeover rumours suggest things are progressing [...]

A Vote Of No Confidence

Matt BB — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:13:24 +0000

Just what would Ken Bates make of Robert Snodgrass’ comments earlier this week? Snoddy clearly feels as though he has the whip hand in [...]

The Mangle: Leeds United and the speedy spiral of despair

Gary — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:17:44 +0000

I’ve been trying to write something for another publication on the current status of stuff at Leeds, due out in September, deadline mid-July. What [...]

More Silly Season Madness…

TSS — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:09:48 +0000

The Yorkshire Post pondering the possibility of Leeds United snapping up out-of-contract Michael Owen is precisely why the summer transfer windows has become known [...]

Silly Season: “It’s different this time…”

TSS — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:35 +0000

Things have been a little quiet on The Scratching Shed lately. Mostly that’s due to the end-of-season lull we’re all experiencing. There’s very little [...]

What Happens In Beeston, Stays In Beeston!

TSS — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:10:35 +0000

It’s almost too easy to list the parallels between Las Vegas and Leeds United. Gambling is a given of course (although we don’t do that any [...]

It only hurts when I laugh

Matt BB — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:34 +0000

Whilst many eyebrows were raised at the transfer listing of Adam Clayton this week with cuts as swingeing as any Tory led budget review [...]

Ken’s Fanfare for the Common Fan

Dje — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:10:35 +0000

Following the release of the Leeds United’s list of ‘wanted’ and ‘unwanted’ players, eyebrows were raised by the inclusion of Adam Clayton on the [...]

Released, Transfer Listed, Retained.

TimPM — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:32:50 +0000

The season has ended and Neil Warnock has finally been able to deal with Leeds’ uninspiring squad. The gaffer has held extensive talks with [...]