Totally Extra: Leeds living the Champions League dream

2026-02-07

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Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Amitai Winehouse and Richard Sutcliffe to open up the Totally Extra Almanac on the Ridsdale era Leeds United.Local businessman Peter Ridsdale became chairman of his hometown club in 1997 and took them on a 6 year rollercoaster. They were 90 minutes away from the Champions League final, 3 seasons later they were relegated and 6 seasons later they were in League One.In their pomp, David O'Leary had a fantastic young team featuring the likes of Harry Kewell, Ian Harte, Lee Bowyer,...

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Amitai Winehouse and Richard Sutcliffe to open up the Totally Extra Almanac on the Ridsdale era Leeds United.

Local businessman Peter Ridsdale became chairman of his hometown club in 1997 and took them on a 6 year rollercoaster. They were 90 minutes away from the Champions League final, 3 seasons later they were relegated and 6 seasons later they were in League One.

In their pomp, David O'Leary had a fantastic young team featuring the likes of Harry Kewell, Ian Harte, Lee Bowyer, Jonathan Woodgate, Rio Ferdinand and the lethal strike duo of Alan Smith and Mark Viduka. They went toe to toe with European powerhouses Barcelona, Milan, Real Madrid and Lazio in an unforgettable 18 game European run.

So where did it all go wrong? And was it worth it? The panel ponder whether they were just unlucky with the timing of their financial mishaps.

Plus a Leeds themed quiz question from Duncan Alexander.

Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard.

RUNNING ORDER:

• PART 1a: Richard’s book + Leeds’ legacy (0.40)

• PART 1b: Duncan’s quiz question (5.25)

• PART 2a: The Totally Extra Almanac (6.35)

• PART 2b: Ridsdale rejuvenates Leeds Utd (10.30)

• PART 3: Leeds' Champions League run (22.30)

• PART 4a: The road to relegation (42.30)

• PART 4b: Was it worth it? Were they unlucky? (1.02.00)

• PART 4c: The answer to Duncan’s quiz question (1.08.40)