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Chelsea contingent
Into the third tier for the first time ever, as Moxco runs down five chaotic summers that make 2023 look relatively organised (almost).
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Some football chairmen communicate because they want to be loved. Then, as Ruari Skelton discovered in a classic of the genre, there was Ken Bates.

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When The Stars Align
Who doesn't love a Diogo Monteiro x Ken Bates crossover quiz? And does Andrea Radrizzani deserve more respect on his name?
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Killa vs Bates
"I did blow a kiss. I can't stress enough that it wasn't to the fans. He [Bates] didn't blow a kiss back — he just sat there with a stony face."
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Stuff about Gary Cooper
Join in the family fun as we listen to Ken saying thing about people. But whoever could he be talking about, the poisonous old scrote?
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Mumblecore Lip Smack
Ken Bates. Remember him? Remember him vomiting his opinions all over his stupid radio station? Course you do! But can you figure out who he's talking about here?
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Leeds United, 2019-20 articles, Free, Podcast, Podcast 2019-20, Weekly Show
As is traditional on Christmas Day, The Square Ball brings you a festive message from an elder statesperson.
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Issue 10 2018-19, Leeds United, Subscribers

Behind the curtains in Monte Carlo.

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2017-18, Issue 04 2017-18, Leeds United, Subscribers

The first in a series looking back at the stagnant era wedged between Ridsdale and Radrizzani as an era of loathing, grim resistance and war-hardened pride.

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