Leeds United 4 Newcastle FC 1 – Bogle our secret number 10
This win against Newcastle showed the whole team in the first half on the same page. The pass and move, the physicality and unpredictability tore Newcastle apart.
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Farke’s blueprint for revitalised Leeds continues upward trajectory
Leeds manager Farke embraces bravery and is encouraging ambition after leading a remarkable turnaround in fortunes.
Chelsea FC 6 Leeds United 3 – Nightmare at Stamford Bridge
This was a nightmare at Stamford Bridge for Leeds United. Whatever good can be taken from the first half, the second half saw Alonso bring on his big guns and tear through the Leeds defence.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Leeds United: Opportunity Missed
Brighton HA 1 Leeds United 1. Leeds carry on with their progress from last year with a well earned point away at Brighton.
Leeds United 1 Brentford 1 – Don’t be afraid
Leeds United 1 Brentford 1 - Don't be afraid. After a torrid first half Farke changed the formation and personnel to take the game to Brentford and salvage a point. First home game of the season, Farke showed mettle.
Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI (2025) by Karen Hao
Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI (2025) by Karen Hao. Hao has written a deep dive into rise of Sam Altman and OpenAI. It tracks the transition from non-profit to profit.
Movie review: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey – An Immersive, Flawed Spiritual Journey
The Odyssey by Christoper Nolan - I approached this epic partly on its own terms, but also deeply as a fan of Interstellar. I was looking for those signature Nolan themes: the crushing weight of time, the desperate longing for home, and the tether of family. Taking a 3,000-year-old classic and translating it for a modern =audience over 180 minutes is a gamble, and Nolan mostly pulls it off..
Book Review: Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester
Book Review: Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester. Will I remember it as a novel? Not really, but the cleverness of the writing stands out.
Liverpool Part 3
Liverpool Rich History. We chose Liverpool for its unique culture linked to its grand history, and we were not disappointed. The Waterfront and Cultural Quarter are partly what draws the cruise liners in, no doubt. Around there are some wonderfully…
Liverpool
We chose Liverpool for its unique culture linked to its grand history, and we were not disappointed. The Waterfront and Cultural Quarter are partly what draws the cruise liners in.