Tommy Potter - Pure Football

Hanoi's Vermin Problem Is Getting Worse

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Hanoi, Vietnam. Fun and flawed; chaotic, but with a certain charm. It’s the place I call home. Recently, however,…

Jan 4, 2026

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Leeds were in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and they'd done it in style: 3 wins in…

Dec 22, 2025

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Ah, Joey Barton, what can be said about a ‘man’ with such a stark lack of redeemable qualities? Having failed…

Dec 19, 2025

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This week saw David Batty turn 57. The former Leeds United midfielder made 373 appearances for the club across 2…

Dec 10, 2025

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The Second Group Stage Draw Two days after securing qualification in the San Siro, where the songs about Dom Matteo&…

Nov 25, 2025

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After making harder work than necessary for their 3rd round Qualifying victory over 1860 Munich, Leeds only had to wait…

Nov 7, 2025

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The 2025-2026 season marks 25 years since Leeds embarked on an unlikely Champions League run which culminated in the club…

Oct 24, 2025

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Leeds 2 - 2 Bournemouth. On the face of it, a point looks good here for Leeds. However, for anyone…

Oct 1, 2025

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As away days go, they don't get much more satisfying than Leeds' trip to Molineux on Saturday…

Sep 23, 2025

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After the devastating manner of the defeat against Fulham last Saturday, Leeds travel to Molineux this weekend, still looking for…

Sep 19, 2025

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Massimo Cellino was back in the news recently regaling the Daily Mail with the story of how he 'accidentally&…

Sep 15, 2025

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Another transfer deadline day, another soul-crushing experience. Saturday evening's 0-0 against Newcastle felt like a much needed palate…

Sep 2, 2025