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Flora Snelson

A photograph of Leeds United Women standing in a post-match huddle
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Bottom of the intray

Looking for a new direction

Amid all the changes since 49ers Enterprises’ takeover, writes Flora Snelson, Leeds United Women are still where they were.
Casper Ankergren and David Healy wearing 2006/07 Leeds shirts that absolutely stink of relegation
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Save us, Lubo

By hook, crook, or blind luck

The general consensus was that Leeds' 2006/07 season had been so fucked up that only luck — and Ľubomír Michalík — could save them now.
Ross McCormack scoring the final goal of Neil Warnock's time at Leeds, next to Colin looking as depressed as the fans during that time
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Eff off

Careful what you wish for

Neil Warnock was up to his usual shtick when Derby visited Elland Road on Easter Monday. Ross McCormack had other ideas.
A photograph of Sarah Danby walking out of the tunnel for Leeds United Women with two mascots either side of her
Chicken and egg

The making of fans for life

Leeds are the only team in Division One North with no dedicated social media account and haven't played at Elland Road since 2022. How do they expect to attract new fans?
A photograph of Sarah Danby playing for Leeds United Women against some team in red
Wheel of fortune

Spiritually: Top of the League

Actually: Leeds United Women are failing to take the chances to get the results that would put them there.
Lucy Bronze preparing to take a throw-in for Barcelona
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Mes Que Messi

Casa de Lucy

Flora Snelson went to wintry Barcelona, seeking that weather that makes Lucy Bronze.
Vinnie Jones singing the national anthem in a Wales kit
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Firework up the arse

Welcome to Wales

Jimmy Greaves thought he'd seen it all — cocaine, bribery, Arsenal scoring two goals, writes Flora Snelson. Even he wasn't ready for Vinnie Jones the Wales international.
Leeds United Women's player Ellie Dobson dribbling with the ball at her feet
Gale force

Won with the wind

Ponytails flapping like flags, goalkeepers’ knees knocking at deadballs. “It’s not always easy to come to the north east and play football,” said Olivia Smart.
Leeds United Women walking off the pitch at Garforth celebrating beating FC United of Manchester
Obstacle to the onslaught

Buy 20 (twenty) goals, get one free

It could've been me playing against Leeds United Women in the County Cup. I was relieved it wasn't, until I saw Brighouse's worldie.
A collage of Karen Carney (awful pundit), Joey Barton (awful human being), and Mary Earps (awful football club, but we'll let her off 'cos she's ace)
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Love affairs

Contentious & True

Flora Snelson on Bananas in Pyjamas, Barney the Dinosaur, and Joey Barton
Newcastle players mobbing David Batty after he lobbed Neil Sullivan from 35 yards. Honestly, it happened
Unstoppable

David Batty | Newcastle 2-0 Wimbledon

For a brief moment in time, writes Flora Snelson, David Batty was lobbing goalkeepers and joint-top goalscorer at Newcastle. Even Alan Shearer was worrying.
Leeds fan Rachel Daly consoling England 'keeper Mary Earps after the Lionesses missed out on qualifying for the Olympics
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Knuckle sandwich

No punching no party?

Fists went flying when Bamford scored in Bristol, but in the WSL Flora Snelson isn’t fighting for her mother.
A photograph of Katie Astle playing for Leeds United Women against FC United of Manchester
Livin’ breathin’ scorin’

Soggy bogs and misty eyes

A non-league ground lined with golf brollies for a rainy FA Cup tie reminded me of being at Histon as an 11-year-old. This time, Leeds brought the magic.
Leeds United Women players celebrating under the floodlights against FCUM
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Shouting, screaming, boozing

To the line

Leeds United Women were hoping for continuity, writes Flora Snelson, but a season of changes isn’t slowing their momentum.

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