🎧 A parade to remember forever
"I've seen a lot of stuff from Leeds United, but to see the city like this, awaiting its latest band of heroes and its manager Daniel Farke to come, is something special."Nobody parties like Leeds United, and this is a special, special day, one already I know I'll be taking with me forever."Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs bassist' Simon Rix are at Leeds city centre as the Whites embark on their victory parade after winning the Championship on Saturday.Join them for the celebration, won't you?Listen to the full episode and more on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
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