Patrick Gunn, Author at The Square Ball

Sturdy Stuart

From irresistible force to immovable object

Being worse has made Leeds better. Sort of.

By Patrick Gunn

Bodies in or bodies mended?

New year, new market, new players, old fears

Sign a player in January? You’d have an easier time convincing Katie Holmes to give Tom Cruise another try.

By Patrick Gunn

Revisiting Blackpool

Five Goals, Ten Years Ago

Patrick Gunn thinks enough time has now passed to heal the scarring memories of Leeds versus Blackp… hey, wait!

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By Patrick Gunn

You're not Jackie

Jack in his box

Signing Jack Harrison was a no-brainer, but his struggles this season have Patrick Gunn worried about the curse of Leeds-loanees-turned-permanent-signings. Bring back the real Jackie.

By Patrick Gunn

Dare win it

Liam Miller from Manchester United, for Leeds United

Maybe it actually was the fact he’d come from the old enemy, the team we were supposed to hate unconditionally.

By Patrick Gunn

Switzerland (A)

Boiled Sweets Like Rain

Moving to Switzerland has got Patrick Gunn seeking avenues of conversation. Berardi? Alioski? UEFA Cup?

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By Patrick Gunn

Run Up Postage Stamp

He’s Junior effin’ Firpo

Junior Firpo's penalty at Fulham was a statement piece. A reminder that, despite the rocky start, this is a good footballer.

By Patrick Gunn

Sweet Dan, We Found Him

Now That We’ve Signed James What Are We Gonna Do With Him?

As soon as Dan James went to Old Trafford, whispers about Leeds were heard again. Was their interest real? Was James really worth the effort? Hadn’t everyone moved on?