Graham Smyth
LightNews LightNews
banner
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Graham Smyth
@grahamsmyth.bsky.social
6.8K followers 110 following 3K posts
Yorkshire Evening Post chief football writer. Views all mine.
Posts Replies Media Videos
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Leeds United international incident incoming. Bijol v Gudmundsson on the cards again after the latter's reported return to training.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Thorp Arch reunion on the cards after reported training return
Leeds United man Jaka Bijol has arguably enjoyed international football more than club football this season but both could collide next week in Stockholm.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
The ratings so far (averaged)

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: YEP ratings highlight star man and 'most concerning' average
The 'star' of Leeds United's season so far according to the YEP's player ratings will likely come as a shock to no one but the numbers do ask questions of his team-mates.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
An online vote you say? And it's not even the best goal he's scored this season.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Gelhardt nominated for EFL award and another could follow
A Leeds United loanee's spell away from Elland Road just keeps getting better, with his latest award nomination almost certain to be followed by another.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Wonder what he'll sing for his initiation?

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Patrick Bamford joins fight to resurrect Sheffield United's season
Leeds United double promotion winner Patrick Bamford has joined the fight to resurrect one of last season's big rivals, at least temporarily.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Inside Elland Road podcast, also out now on Spotify and the like. Really cheery listening.

#lufc

youtu.be/0BgrUna8wjM?...
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
This week's Inside Elland Road newsletter could only really be about one thing and one man.

Delivered to inboxes, ad free.

#lufc

bit.ly/3Ostk0T
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Was asked to write something on why Leeds United fans are angry with Daniel Farke (and not just him), what he must do and what 49ers Enterprises must consider.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Why fans are angry with Farke and what 49ers must consider
Eleven games into their Premier League return Leeds United sit above the drop zone with 11 points but supporters are not happy.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
No update from Lancashire Police after we asked last week but the FA have now released a statement after charging Hannibal Mejbri relating to a spitting allegation during Leeds United's visit to Burnley.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United news: FA charges Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri over spitting allegation
The FA have charged Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri with misconduct after an allegation of spitting during Leeds United’s visit to Turf Moor.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
The Premier League blame European football's impact on player welfare as they move Leeds United's game against Crystal Palace.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Premier League issue 'player welfare' statement on Palace switch
The Premier League has cited the impact of expanded European competitions on player welfare after granting a request to move one of Leeds United’s December fixtures.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
For a number of reasons the international break has come at a bad time for Leeds United and Daniel Farke, but he denies they're struggling mentally.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Break poorly timed for Farke as he denies Whites mental struggle
The international break has not come at a good time for Leeds United.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Good day, bad day and off-camera moments from Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds United News: Angry gestures, full-time complaints and off-camera Forest moments
Leeds United sit a point above the Premier League drop zone after Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest did a number on them at the City Ground.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Compounding original sin - The Verdict on Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United and Daniel Farke's job.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Leeds United decided not to risk Willy Gnonto at Nottingham Forest. Here's what Daniel Farke said on that and why he didn't make changes until the 74th minute.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Leeds Gnonto decision and Forest substitution calls explained after defeat
The winger was not in Leeds United's matchday squad at the City Ground on Sunday.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Daniel Farke's response to fan anger, a referee reference that won't curry much favour with supporters and a nod back at the transfer window.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Farke responds to Leeds anger after Forest defeat and ref's 'big mistake'
Leeds United's 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest left them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
The ratings.

#lufc

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Graham Smyth's player ratings vs Forest with no one above 6/10, few 4s
Leeds United remain one point above the Premier League relegation zone after losing 3-1 at the City Ground.
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
There's some applause from the away end and there's angry gestures too. Decidely mixed response.

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
FT Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds United

Desperately poor.

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
94 - DCL gets up for a cross, shoulders it rather than heads it and Sells grabs the ball.

3-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
90 - Six added on.

3-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Hammers the penalty into the net, Perri dives the wrong way. That'll be that.

3-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Goal Forest. 3-1.

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
VAR have a look and the decision stands. Anderson to take.

2-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
Penalty. Harrison concedes it on 88 mins.

2-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
85 - DCL heads wide at the back post.

2-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
grahamsmyth.bsky.social
85 - The corner leads to another corner. Stach to take.

2-1

#lufc
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM