Brentford 5 Leeds United 2

Brentford boss Thomas Frank said in his post match interview that hat trick hero Ivan Toney should be considered for England's World Cup squad for Qatar and on this form it's hard to argue with his assessment. He absolutely destroyed the Leeds back line all afternoon and was unlucky not to notch a fourth goal as his effort hit the crossbar.Toney opened the scoring on the half hour with a penalty. This was awarded after a foul by Luis Sinisterra on him and followed a long VAR intervention. Two minutes before the interval he doubled his account with a fantastic free kick following a foul by Koch that left Meslier rooted to the spot. A minute into injury time Sinisterra pulled a goal back for Leeds with a superb effort from the edge of the box.

This one would imagine would give Leeds hope but… Read more

Leeds United 1 Everton 1

Leeds welcomed The Toffees to Elland Road but played second best to them in a very poor first half for Marsch's men. On 17 minutes Anthony Gordon slipped the ball through Illan Meslier's legs following Alex Iwobi's through ball to put Frank Lampard's boys ahead. Worse was to come for Leeds when on 32 minutes top scorer this season Rodrigo had to go off with what looked like a dislocated shoulder following a clash with Everton & England keeper Jordan Pickford. Certainly he'll be missing for a few weeks and will be a huge loss given his current form.

Leeds were much improved in the second half and got back on level terms on 55 minutes. New signing from Feyenoord Luis Sinisterra scored from 18 yards for his second goal in a week following his strike in the EFL Cup. He looks a really good… Read more

Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Leeds United 0

Leeds came crashing back down to earth with a very lackluster display against The Seagulls who were creating a record of their own of nine consecutive games in The Premiership without defeat. Jesse Marsch will certainly be searching for reasons for this poor display as they were a pale shadow of the team that defeated Chelsea comprehensively last weekend.

Centre half Adam Webster headed wide from an excellent position in the first half while Solly March twice shot straight at Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. In fairness Brighton were much the better team in the opening half and deserved to be ahead if the truth be told. Leeds started the second half at a much higher tempo and should have taken the lead on the hour mark. Substitute Luis Sinisterra failed to hit gaping goal after Brighton's Pervis Estupinan inadvertently sent his clearance… Read more

Leeds United 3 Chelsea 0

What a day it was at Elland Road for Ennislusc members Paul McGuane, Barry Higgins and Mick Parry who along with his brother in law witnessed a stunning victory for Jesse Marsch's team against high flying Chelsea. While the Ennislusc Supporters Club gathered in Moroney's Bar to cheer on their heroes on the same day that Steve Underwood accepted his Club Presidents chain of office.

Leeds who were under the cosh for the first twenty minutes rode their luck as Raheem Sterling had a goal disallowed for offside but took the lead on 33 minutes in bizarre circumstances. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy miscontrolled a back pass allowing Brenden Aaronson to nip in and tap home. It's one of those case were goalkeepers think they can dribble out past the on coming attacker and if it goes pear shaped as it did in this case they… Read more

Southampton 2 Leeds United 2

Leeds capitulated on the hottest day in Premier League history when throwing away a two goal advantage at St Mary's. How Leeds boss Jesse Marsch didn't make substitutions until six minutes from time after The Saints drew level is baffling or rather shocking management. It was the injection of fresh pace from the bench that gave Saints the lift with ex Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo leading the way.

Leeds took the lead a minute after the interval when Spanish International Rodrigo Moreno met Jack Harrison's cross with a deft flick finish to open the scoring. Fourteen minutes later on the hour Leeds went 2 up and it was that man again Rodrio. This time he heading in Pascal Struijk's goal-bound effort for his second from virtually on the line and it looked like Leeds were on course for two wins in a row.

Unfortunately it… Read more

Leeds United 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch started with four debutants on the field with a fit-again Patrick Bamford leading the attack in a huge home crowd of 36,347. Ennislusc members Paul Corbett, Bryan Williams, Ollie, Darragh and Neil O Loughlin were lucky enough be present in Elland Road for the opening fixture of the season while in Moroney's Bar , Ennilusc members gathered to watch the match live along with having their AGM. If the groans at Elland Road were bad after Wolves hit the net on six minutes they were equally as bad for those of us watch on TV but with an extra one or two expletives. It was shocking defending from Kristensen who was brushed aside by Castro Otto and his cross was headed down by Neto for Daniel Podence to knock home.

Certainly not the start Leeds fans expected and it looked… Read more

On Saturday next at 3pm Leeds will kick off the new season at home for the first time in four years when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Elland Road. This is going to be a strange season as there is a six-week break between mid-November and late December for the 2022 World Cup. Leeds will then resume their Premier League campaign with a clash against champions Manchester City at Elland Road on Boxing Day, a game which will see Kalvin Phillips return to his boyhood club for the first time since leaving over the summer. After just surviving in the Premiership last season manager Jesse Marsch, chairman Andrea Radrizzani and director of football have been very busy in the transfer window strengthening the squad. Here is a look at or In's and Out's :

IN

Brenden Aaronson (22.2m, Red Bull Salzburg)
Rasmus Kristensen (9m, Red Bull Salzburg)
Marc Roca (10m, Byern Munich)
Darko Gyabi… Read more

Leeds United 1 Brighton & Hove Albion 1

What a heart stopping game at Elland Road which thankfully Leeds managed to scramble an equaliser in the second minute of in jury time to keep our slim Premiership hopes alive for the last game. Ennislusc member Paul & Sean Harte and Tommy Kelly were in attendance in a crowd of 36,638 at Elland Road to see this nerve wrecking game. The Seagulls dominated the early exchanges and deservedly went ahead on twenty one minutes. Ex Man United player Danny Welbeck turned Diego Llorente two ways before flicking the ball over keeper Illan Meslier for a brilliant opening goal.

The home supporters roared Leeds on and Brighton keeper Robert Sanchez brilliantly denied Mateusz Klich in each half while also pushing away a Raphinha. Leeds have managed seven goals in injury time this season and so it was to be again today. Young… Read more

Brentford 1 Leeds United 2

Last day of the season and everything on the line foe Leeds. They had to go to London which certainly isn't a happy hunting ground for The Yorkshire men and hope to better Burnley's result at home to Newcastle United. The odds were certainly stacked against Jesse Marsch men but after a tense first half they put in a wonderful second forty five minutes and a winner from Jack Harrison two minutes into injury time sent the travelling Leeds supporters into delirium. Now it didn't matter what Burnley did a Turf Moore, Leeds were staying in The Premiership.

News of Newcastle's penalty award on twenty minutes at Turf Moor was filtering into the visiting section when Joe Gelhardt shot to the Brentford net from ten yards only for VAR to rule it out. Still Newcastle scored and Leeds were in the driving seat provided the… Read more

Arsenal 0 Leeds United 0

In a game that Leeds needed to take at least a point to stay out of the relegation's zone they conjured up an ill-disciplined display starting with a calamitous error by goalkeeper Illian Meslier for Arsenals opener at only five minutes.
Luke Ayling playing in his 500th league game and captain for the day played a back pass to Meslier who dallied on the ball and Eddie Nketiah pounced on the keepers loose touch to open the scoring. Five minutes late The Gunners doubled their advantage when ex Leeds loanee Mketiah side footed home without a defender in sight.

Things when from bad to disasterous on 27 minutes when a ridiculous two footed tackle by Luke Ayling on the end line on Gabriel Martinelli saw him see red following VAR intervention. There was no doubt it deserved a red card all day long and a shocking… Read more

Leeds United 0 Manchester City 4

This was always going to be an extremely difficult game for The Whites against one of the top club sides in Europe and so it proved to be. There was no same involved as Leeds gave it their all but sometimes you have to hold your hand up and say we were outclassed as was the case at Elland Road today. City produced the perfect response to Premier League title rivals Liverpool by outclassing Leeds United to go back on top of The Premiership.

Reigning Premier League champions City went ahead in the 13th minute when Rodri glanced home Phil Foden's free-kick and from here on to the finish it was damage limitations for the hone side. Nine minutes after the break City scored from another set-piece when Nathan Ake pouncing from close range when Foden's corner was headed down by Ruben Dias. Foden… Read more

Crystal Palace 0 Leeds United 0

In a game that most Leeds fans were watching with one eye closed and one open, The Whites held on for a hard earned point against a very determined Eagles side. Leeds United moved five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone following a fiercely contested goalless draw at Crystal Palace. In a game that had a few ill timed tackles one especially from Leeds forward Dan James which was a borderline red card it was Wilfried Zaha who came closest to scoring. However his powerful shot was expertly held by Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier who certainly was The Whites best player on the night.

England midfielder Conor Gallagher who came very close to signing on loan for Leeds in pre season but choose to stay in London from parent club Chelsea fired a half-volley narrowly over the crossbar from the edge of… Read more

On the 6 December last at Dundalk Golf Club Ennislusc member Eoin Doohan was honored as the new Club Captain for 2022. Eoin is an exceptional golfer who honed his craft on the fairways of Ennis Golf Club and has played in the South Of Ireland Championship at Lahinch on numerous occasions. Last weekend Eoin hosted a golf outing and dinner at Dundalk Golf Club and invited many of his friends which included Ennislusc members Paul Nihill, Enda Howard , Cyril Corry and club President Seamus O'Doherty.

Needless to say they were treated royally by Eoin and had a wonderful time. Thankfully Leeds United managed to gain a valuable point in their quest for Premiership survival as the boys were on the fairways so that insured a shout or two of Marching On Together. All his friends at Ennislusc congratulate Eoin on this prestigious appointment and wish him well in… Read more

Leeds United 1 Southampton 1

With Liam Cooper coming back after injury to the heart of the Leeds defence there was a lot of optimism at Elland Road as The Saints came marching in. The Whites were bright in the early stages and took the lead on 29 minutes through Jack Harrison who has been brilliant since the turn of the year. Raphinha was the provider when beating the defence before chipping into the box where Harrison was there to turn home at close range.

Four minutes into the second half Kyle Walker-Peters was fouled near the edge of the Leeds box by Luke Ayling. Unfortunately for the home side Southampton have in England midfielder James Ward-Prowse one of the best free kick specialists in The Premiership. He duly stepped up and left Meslier helpless with a cracking effort. Leeds brought on Kalvin Phillips to steady the ship and in… Read more

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 Leeds United 3

You just couldn't write the script ! Luke Ayling scored an injury-time winner as Jesse Marsch boys came back from two goals down to beat 10-man Wolves in a unbelievable game at Molineux. This was a superb result given how poorly Leeds have being playing recently and this win moves them seven points clear of the relegation zone with eight games remaining. The big turning point came eight minutes into the second half when Raul Jimenez's was red carded ( second bookable offence)for a foul on Leeds keeper Meslier which necessitated him being substituted. In fairness 21 year old Kristoffer Klaesson who was making his Premiership debut went on to have a blinder making three fantastic saves which won the game for The Whites.

Meslier became the fourth Leeds player to be replaced because of injury, joining the the only recently returned Patrick Bamford… Read more

Leeds United 2 Norwich City 1

Ennislusc were well represented at Elland Road today when Paudie Carmody, his son Cathal, Tommy Kelly, John Clayton and Ross Divorty were in attendance for the game that could decide our faith in The Premiership this season. And boy what a game did they witness particularly the last four minutes where it was hearts in the mouth time for the Leeds faithful. The Whites certainly don't make life easy for their die hard supporters and this must win game against The Canaries says it all. Despite dominating proceedings, getting an early goal we were still clinging on as the game entered injury time. In the first minute of injury time Norwich's top scorer Pukki's long diagonal ball into the six-yard box was blazed home by McLean.

Except for the Norwich supporters in the 36,321 attendance who were in delirium with the late equaliser Elland… Read more

Leeds United 0 Aston Villa 3

Two games in charge for new Leeds boss Jesse Marsch, two defeats, four goals conceded and no goals scored is grim reading. However the manner of last nights defeat to Villa was shocking as we had only one shot on target and in truth the scoreline could have been a lot worse. Leeds have now lost 15 Premier League games, have the worst defensive record in the division and now bar a miracle look like heading back to The Championship. The Leeds United felt his players looked "chained by the pressure" but to most Leeds supporters they looked clueless and last nights performance whatever way you sugar coat it was abysmal.

Villa opened the scoring on 22 minutes when Coutinho side footed home although the shot did take a deflection of Struijk to leave Meslier stranded. Leeds came out in a determined fashion after… Read more

It was with deep sadness that news filtered through on Wednesday morning last that our great friend and fellow Ennislusc member Gerard ( Ger) Kenneally had gone to his eternal rest. Ger was a passionate Leeds United supporter who was on many trips with the club to Elland Road in the company of his great friends Jim Ryan and Kevin Greene. Although based in Celbridge, Ger never forgot his beloved Banner County and loved talking about the fortunes of the Clare hurlers and footballers. Any time you met Ger at a Clare game be it in Cusack Park, Thurles or Croke Park he was proudly wearing the saffron and blue.

When down in Clare he would call into Moroney's when Leeds featured on Sky Sports and catch up with his many friends including those he played against on the soccer fields of the county. Ger was an excellent full back with… Read more

Leicester City 1 Leeds United 0

Leeds who sacked Bielsa after the disastrous defeat at home result to Spurs at the weekend ( much it must be said to the disappointment of the majority of Leeds fans who adored the Agrentinian for what he achieved for the club)had new American manager Jesse Marsch in charge but the result was a fifth successive defeat. However this was a game The Whites deserved at least a point and looked a lot more water tight at the back which pleased supporters no end.

It has been an emotional week for Leeds since the departure of Marsch's much-loved predecessor Marcelo Bielsa following a month in which the Yorkshire club conceded 20 goals and picked up only one point from a possible 15. This was an improvement on paper and considering Marsch had only three days training with the players was a huge lift to… Read more

Leeds United 0 Tottenham Hotspur 0

What a disaster at ER ! This was a shocking display in front of a full house where Leeds lacked fight and desire. On this showing we are heading for relegation unless miracles are on the horizon. Spurs took the lead on ten minutes when Ryan Sessegnon broke clear down the left and delivered a perfectly cross for Irish International Matt Doherty to sweep home. Five minutes later Dejan Kulusevski scored a second for the visitors and Harry Kane ghosted in behind Llorente to make it 3-0 before thirty minutes were on the clock.

Leeds showed up better in the second half but one suspects Spurs sat back as the points were in the bag after the opening half. On 85 minutes Son Heung-min latched on to Kane through ball and beat Illan Meslier with a smart finish. A dreadful day for Leeds and… Read more