Leeds United 2-3 Fulham: Gloomy Sunday

It's surprising that Marsch has not been sacked, because that is the usual run of things in the Premier League, so maybe the board really is considering sacking itself as a viable alternative.

Leicester City 2-0 Leeds United: From huddle to muddle

Marsch seemed so determined to push every doomed-coach button I'm wondering if he's the one who wants out, while I, who never wanted him here in the first place, try to rationalise him into longer tenure.

Leeds United 0-1 Arsenal: Nobody's perfect

The least likely result from this game was Leeds beating Arsenal, and it didn't happen. But there was a really good game of football had here and it would be a shame to waste it.

Please try harder

A report in The Independent listed the talented youngsters ready to come through. ‘But’, it concluded, ‘it is financial clout that is likely to determine whether George Graham stays to see them grow.’

Crystal Palace 2-1 Leeds United: Bunched up

Afterwards, Marsch tried focusing on the positives, repeating his recently acquired rhetoric that this is a young team and he loves the players. In attack, I'm not sure that it was Bamford or Rodrigo's youth that was the problem.

Leeds United 0-0 Aston Villa: 90 minutes, shakedown

At the core of Jesse Marsch's strategy is an acronym, S.A.R.D., standing for a bunch of German phrases that translate as 'Get into 'em, fuck 'em up.'

Against Stoke, Leeds U21s brought football back

As the curtain raisers for this season's short second act, Leeds' kids played with an anxiety to please that was denied them at Elland Road back in the other epoch.

Luis Sinisterra makes me feel safe

Would I send him to a cashpoint with my card and pin? I would. I would ask him to watch my pint in a pub, I would let him look after my pet dog if I had one. He's the neighbour I want my parcels delivered to, the person I want to ask for directions in a strange town.

The 49ers went one week before Leedsing all their plans

Ironically, this was one play when a teammate did help him to his feet, before everyone including Trey realised his right foot is supposed to point over there, not over there.

The 49ers went one week before Leedsing all their plans

The 49ers season was going to be Trey Lance vs Jimmy Garappolo all season. Then came game two!