# "Grab Your Opportunity": Ian Baird on the FA Cup semi final | The West Stand

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Podcast: [The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-square-ball-leeds-united-podcast-491579)
Published: 2026-04-24T10:30:00+00:00
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Former Leeds United number 9 Ian Baird played in the 1987 FA Cup semi final. Ian reflects on that experience and has a message for the lads facing Chelsea. · EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ sqbl.link/nordvpn · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee · Get craft beer delivered: sqbl.link/beer52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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