Craig Smith

@BethRigby Beth’s job is not to point to the optics, but to report on the facts. Government by optics is a shitshow

WATCH: Quite a tense discussion over freebies. I wanted ask PM about the optics of the row, link that to his pledge to do things differently & ask if he could see damage it might do? "Do you get it, even if you don't agree with it?" > full interview here youtube.com/watch?v=90JNKw…

@BethRigby I think Beth/Sky has got this wrong. The PM job is not real world. Access and privilege to these events is simply part of the role a PM enjoys assuming they are performing in their primary function of leading the country. To compare this behaviour to Johnson is outrageous.

Q: I want to talk to you about the optics of it. U claimed £4.5k hols, £16k clothing, £35k football, £17k tix. May be human reasons for it, but do u understand optics of it when you're the PM who said you'd do politics differently & looks like you're claiming loads of freebies?

@FabianLeedsNE What will you do?

🌹 Out speaking to voters in Roundhay, Moortown and Meanwood. Residents told me that they have suffered hugely at the hands of the Tories over the last 14 years and they can’t take anymore. If re-elected, I will continue to act only in the interests of North East Leeds.

@marshyleeds Front players giving the ball away when facing our goal far too easily which is inviting pressure. Going forward looking good. I’d like to see Gray and Gruev on the ball much more second half.

Bonkers 45, but we happily have the HT lead. #LUFC been good going forwards but lacked a calmness in possession and been architects of our own downfall in the goals conceded. Feels like there’s more in this for us, but first up, more composure in deeper areas. Clumsy at times

@marshyleeds Whatever Farke decides on Wober I’m happy with. Farke has shown exceptional judgement and man management of his players this season, Gnonto/Cresswell etc are back in the fold and hopefully have futures at the club, same applies to other loanees as far as I’m concerned.

SportBILD claim Monchengladbach are now 'highly unlikely' to take up option to sign Max Wober on permanent basis, meaning the player is scheduled to return to Leeds for pre-season training. Anyone on here willing to offer him a second chance? Details: teamtalk.com/leeds-united/f…

@Anstey44 @secondtierpod Sure, black is white, up is down and Hinchcliffe is 👌

@lufcsmith1919 @secondtierpod He definitely is not. If you truly believe that then you’re totally clueless. He’s literally one of the best in the game.

HOW IS THIS NOT A PENALTY?!

@LUFC For me, Bill was the first player we’d signed in a long time that looked like he was top tier quality from the off. A great signing, clearly very popular with players and fans alike and a modern legend of the club 💙🤍💛

🫶 “I came to Leeds 8 years ago with a fiancée and I leave with an amazing wife, two beautiful children and memories that I will never forget.”

@CheapPanini Horrific effort 🫣 🙌 looking forward to seeing them all!

Okay so we're doing some new Leeds drawings and if there's any Leeds fans reading please advise do we start tweeting them now while you've got a game this evening or should we wait till tomorrow. Obviously they won't be good, I mean look

@AllLeedsTV Easy, Clough

What's the one player OR manager you wish #lufc kept longer? Doesn't just have to be recently, can be in your lifetime.

@PhilHay_ @NothingButLufc @TheAthleticFC 🎼 Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane ✈️

🚨 Leeds United set to confirm appointment of Daniel Farke as head coach in the next 24 hrs. Terms agreed, allowing him to fly in this evening. Due to be finalised even if takeover isn’t sealed first, with training set to start Wednesday. @TheAthleticFC theathletic.com/4663292/2023/0…

@SpinarelloDogma What changed I wonder?

Worth bearing in mind, this is what the BBC said to me in 2020 when Andrew Neil was being a shouty, right-wing pile on orchestrator on Twitter. Compare and contrast.

Spot on

@awinehouse1 *path

@awinehouse1 Everton should have agreed to his proposal. Everton need something similar to what Leeds needed when he joined us, even if it means relegation this season. In the long run, it would be better than continuing on the park they are on.

This is just remarkable in The Times here: thetimes.co.uk/article/sean-d…

@ConnectingLeeds Chapeltown Rd into bottom section of Clay Pit Lane is constantly clogged with mud/silt etc. Lack of surface drainage being the issue.

Cycling around Leeds and notice debris in the cycle lane? We'd like to know so our team of sweepers can get out and tidy it up. Visit: orlo.uk/report_it_XmCXZ to report issues. You can add up to 3 photos, please take a picture if you can to help our operatives.

@ManUtd 😂😂😂😂😂

It's official: Wout Weghorst is a Red! ✍️🔴 #MUFC

@ConnectingLeeds Thanks for clarifying. I did fill out the public consultation on this scheme which I’m largely in favour of. Segregated cycle lanes in the Sq itself tho are pointless and will look messy.

@lufcsmith1919 These are only the highways works, to be complementary to any public realm improvements which are still taking shape and designs remain at an early stage and subject to funding and approval.

🖼 New visuals have been released showing how #LeedsCitySquare may look once highways works have been completed 🙌: - A much-improved space for pedestrians 🚶‍♂️ - Safer cycle routes 🚲 - Better bus reliability in the city 🚍 - Reducing city centre congestion and air pollution 🍃

@JackGrealish @England Just brilliant 👏👏👏👏👏

For you Finlay ❤️