Uwe Rosler has agreed a two-year deal to be the new manager of Leeds United with a one year option with ex Leeds defender Gunnar Halle (of that infamous Roy Keane tackle)as his assistant. Head coach Neil Redfearn has been offered his role back with the Academy at Leeds and this is seen as a significant move given his track record with the youngsters previously.

Rosler (best remembered as a player for the miss of the season when playing with Liverpool) returns to the game for the first time since being sacked by Wigan Athletic back in November.He will hardly set the pulse racing for Leeds fans given his previous track record which reads as follows :

With win percentage

Lillestrom (November 2004-November 2006) 43.64

Viking (November 2006-November 2009) 41.57

Molde (August 2010-December 2010) 75.00

Brentford (June 2011-December 2013) 44.12

Wigan Athletic (December 2013-November 2014) 40.00

Hopefully he'll be given a chance unlike his predecessors under… Read more

Leeds United 0 Rotherham United 0

Leeds and Rotherham rounded off their Championship campaigns with a boaring goalless draw at Elland Road which was witnessed by Ennislusc member John Galvin. In was a game of few chances and Leeds midfielder Rodolph Austin had the best effort when his fierce 35-yard strike was deflected wide. In a funny aside to the game Millers manager Steve Evans arrived wearing a sombrero, shorts and flip-flops in keeping with a promise he had made to fans if his side stayed up.

Thankfully the season is now over and another roller coaster one for The Whites in which once more we were in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. We thought we had a saviour in Massimo Cellino but unfortunately he brought prior problems from Italy re tax evasion and is only now allowed back into the board room. Where we go from here… Read more

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Leeds United 2

Finally after a run of five straight defeats Leeds came from behind at Hillsborough to beat The Owls and gain some revenge for last seasons 6-0 defeat.Teenager Charlie Taylor equalised on 57 minutes for Leeds after Chris Maguire's first-half penalty put the home side in front after a foul by Sam Byram on 36 minutes.

Leeds created the majority of the chances with Alex Mowatt missing two openings in the early stages. Steve Morison fired in the winner on 72 minutes after Wednesday keeper Keiren Westwood saved his initial shot. This was an excellent performance from Leeds and hopefully can continue until the last game of the season at home to Rotherham who are fighting relegation and need the points to survive.

Leeds United
13 Taylor
15 Wootton
03 Bamba Booked
32 Cooper
12 Berardi
04 Austin
07… Read more

Charlton Athletic 2 Leeds United 1

United fell to their fifth straight defeat as at The Valley in the company of Ennislusc members Paul Nihill and Dom O Rourke. Leeds had 3,000 travelling fans at the game who made plenty of noise but once again came out on the wrong end of a poor game. Manager Neil Redfearn's plans were dealt a blow by the sudden withdrawal of six players before the game for a variety of injuries and all players that Cellinio brought to the club. Suspicious I hear you say !

However despite the set back the visitors were awarded a penalty on 37 minutes when Tal Ben Haim tripped Sam Byram but Stephen Henderson saved Billy Sharps spot-kick.The deadlock was finally broken on 40 minutes when Murphy's corner found Morison in space and the forward shot from 12 yards hit the onion sack. Charlton were back on level… Read more

Leeds United 0 Norwich City 2

Norwich remain on target for a return to The Premiership as they are only a point behind Championship leaders Bournemout after inflicting yet another home defeat on a lack luster Leeds outfit.Ex Leeds Player of The Year Jonny Howson opened the scoring on 57 minutes with a shot from just inside the area. As befits the gentleman he didn't celebrate against his form team.

It could have been much worse as on on 31 minutes City were awarded a penalty after Howson was fouled in the box by Liam Cooper. Thankfully Graham Dorrans effort from the spot hit the crossbar.But Dorrans got his rewards in the 91st minute with a low drive from 12 yards to seal a vital victory for the East Anglican boys in their quest for automatic promotion. Unfortunately that's three losses on the bounce for Leeds which just so happens… Read more

Leeds United 1 Cardiff City 2

Bogey side Cardiff City left Elland Road with yet another victory but their goals were met by silence after Bluebirds fans boycotted the game.
The Welsh club were angry with their "derisory" 500-ticket allocation so sent all of the tickets back. Sean Morrison opened the scoring on 14 minutes for the visitors but Kalvin Phillips scored on his home debut for Leeds three minutes later. However on 62 minutes Aron Gunnarsson got the winner after a scramble in the box to send United to a second successive defeat.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
05 Bellusci Booked
03 Bamba
12 Berardi (Doukara - 86' )
07 Murphy
02 Byram
40 Phillips (Morison - 65' )
27 Mowatt Booked
21 Taylor
34 Antenucci (Sharp - 64' )

Substitutes
06 N'Goyi
08 Sharp
13 Taylor… Read more

Ennislusc will be represented at Elland Road today for the Cardiff City game as Mike Jones and Marty Brennan will be in attendance having being in Sheffield at The Premier League darts on Thursday night. Indeed Mike met the legendary 16 times World Champion Phil The Power Taylor and got a photo for posterity. Best Wishes boys and hope we get the points. Marching On Together

Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 Leeds United 3

Substitute Dave Edwards headed home a late winner as Wolves beat Leeds to move into the Championship play-off places and put a damper on a great comeback by Neil Redfearn's boys. It looked like being a great end to the Bank Holiday weekend until Woles hit an 88 minute winner to knock the spirits off a gallant United. Leeds had fought back from 3-1 down to level at 3-3 before Edwards diverted home from Kevin McDonald's cross.

Young Charlie Taylor scored his first senior goal for Leeds but two goals from Nouha Dicko and a strike from Benik Afobe put Kenny Jackett's side in control. An own goal from Danny Batth got Leeds back in it before Alex Mowatt levelled with a scorching effort from 20 yards. We still have major problems at the back and our continued off field antics are not helping the… Read more

Blackpool 1 Leeds United 1

Leeds came back to draw at bottom-of-the-table Blackpool in a game boycotted by hundreds of home supporters. Gary Madine put the hosts in front with a diving header just on half time after Andrea Orlandi's free-kick hit the woodwork.
However substitute Mirco Antenucci levelled for United on 62 mins with a neat lob but the Seasiders stopped their run of six successive defeats. Truthfully Leeds played way below par and can be well pleased to have gained a point even if the majority of soccer punters would have it down for an away win on the pools.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
03 Bamba
05 Bellusci Booked
12 Berardi
07 Murphy
23 Cook
02 Byram Booked
27 Mowatt (Antenucci - 54' )
21 Taylor (Doukara - 75' )
08 Sharp (Morison - 54' )

Substitutes
04… Read more

Fulham 0 Leeds United 3

Goals from Sam Byram, Sol Bamba and Mirco Antenucci ensured a Leeds victory at Craven Cottage for the first time in over 30 years.
Sam Byram opened the scoring on 40 minutes against the run of play and Bamba headed in from a corner three minutes after the restart. Fulham then had defender Kostas Stafylidis dismissed for two quick bookings before Antenucci made it three late on.

Ex Leeds forwards Matt Smith and Ross McCormack, both recruited from Leeds last summer for a combined fee of £11.5m each missed good early chances before Byram put Leeds ahead, heading in Gaetano Berardi's cross. United are now up to 12th and if the form we have shown since 1st January was there in the first half of the season we would definitely be in promotion territory.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
03 Bamba Booked
05 Bellusci
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Leeds United 0 Nottingham Forest 0

In front of the biggest home crowd of the season (30,722) a draw was a fair result in a game which defences dominated.In a poor first half Forest keeper Karl Darlow saved at close range from Charlie Taylor and Chris Burke forced a good save out of Marco Silvestri after a Forest counter attack in the second half.Both managers will be happy with a point apiece but I'm sure the fans were well disappointed with the football on show.Still we're moving up the table away from the relegation fight which is all that matters.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
03 Bamba
05 Bellusci Booked
12 Berardi
23 Cook
07 Murphy Booked
19 Morison Booked (Antenucci - 68' )
27 Mowatt Booked
21 Taylor (Doukara - 79' )
08 Sharp

Substitutes
10 Cani
13… Read more

Wigan Athletic 0 Leeds United 1

Alex Mowatt struck his second goal in four days on 51 minutes for Leeds to give them a valueable three points. Long time Wigan chairman Dave Whelan's passionate speech on the pitch before kick-off failed to inspire a first home win since August. While United had only 42 percent possession and only 9 shots to Wigan's 19 they eked a tremendous win. Leeds keeper Marco Silvestri had to tip over a late James McClean free-kick to insure a happy journey home for the fans.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton Booked
03 Bamba Booked
05 Bellusci
12 Berardi
27 Mowatt
23 Cook
07 Murphy Booked
21 Taylor
08 Sharp Booked (Antenucci - 88' )
19 Morison (Cani - 87' )

Substitutes
09 Oliveira Tavares
10 Cani
13 Taylor
29 Doukara
34 Antenucci… Read more

Leeds United 2 Ipswich Town 1

Leeds goalkeeper Marco Silvestri was the hero of the night Marco when he atoned for conceding a soft goal by saving a penalty with seven minutes remaining. It was a fantastic win for United who were beaten 4-1 by Mick McCarthys at Portman Road earlier in the season. Alex Mowatt 71st minute free-kick put Leeds in front but Silvestri fumbled a Freddie Sears shot into his own goal three minutes later. Sears had only been on the pitch two minutes and scored with his first touch.

Four minutes later United were back in front with an excellent volley from Billy Sharp. However when Ipswich were awarded a penalty after Sol Bamba handled, Silvestri redeemed himself by pushing Daryl Murphy's kick onto the post. In a text to our esteemed Club Secretary Nuggy after the game I said Leeds really put you through the ringer ever… Read more

Leeds United 2 Watford 3

Two goals up after twenty minutes and all the Leeds fans were looking at another home win but then the dream became a nightmare as The Hornets fought back for an unlikely win.Billy Sharp's tap in on seven minutes followed by Rodolph Austin's stunning volley on 19 minutes looked to have given the home side the upper hand. However on 39 minutes Troy Deeney gave Watford a glimmer of hope with an excellent finish fro twelve yards.

After the break Matej Vydra equalised on 56 mins scoring from a Deeney cross. The Czech then scored a dramatic winner as he latched on to another Deen pass and fired the ball home after his initial shot was saved by Marco Silvestri.So not a good day for the loyal Leeds fans with all the old failings returning to haunt the defence.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15… Read more

Brighton 2 Leeds United 0

It was back to earth for United after a great run of four wins in five games but Brighton remain a bogey team as we lost for the seventh time in eight games to The Seagulls.Thanks to goals from Sam Baldock and Inigo Calderon Brighton moved six points clear of the relegation zone. Baldock scored his fourth goal of the season when he scored from six yards after Calderon's cross on 26 minutes and was no more than they deserved.

Calderon made it 2-0 after the break when Leeds keeper Marco Silvestri parried Beram Kayal's shot and Calderon shot home the rebound on 63 minutes.It was game over then for Leeds who manager Neil Redfearn said they had played below par, looked tired and Brighton deserved their win.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
03 Bamba
32 Cooper
21 Taylor
07 Murphy
23 Cook
33 Sloth (Antenucci - 59' )
04 Austin Booked
27 Mowatt (Doukara… Read more

Middlesborough 0 Leeds United 1

What a difference a month makes ! Who would have believed we would be winning our fifth game in six and that at the home of The Championship leaders. United produced a fantastic display of defending to stifle Boro and inflict their first home defeat since August.It was Alex Mowatts deflected shot from the edge of the area on three minutes which set United on the road to an unlikely victory. Alex was scoring the winner for the second consecutive Saturday as he hit the winner at Elland Road vs Millwall seven days previously.

However the hero of the day for Leeds was goalkeeper Marco Silvestri who produced a string of superb saves and certainly showed why Neil Redfearn has shown such faith in him despite some early season blunders.New captain Sol Bamba was superb in defence and has been an inspirational loan signing.Hopefully he can… Read more

Leeds United 1 Millwall 0

Midfielder Alex Mowatt's brilliant free-kick gave Leeds victory over the Ian Holloway managed Lions. The Whites eased their own relegation worries and moved eight points clear of the drop zone. Steve Morison who has been praised by Neil Redfearn for his tremendous workrate could have added a second but lost out in a one-on-one.
In the dying minutes Millwall could have grabbed an equaliser but Martyn Woolford fired over.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
03 Bamba
05 Bellusci
21 Taylor
07 Murphy
23 Cook Booked
02 Byram
04 Austin Booked (Antenucci - 70' )
27 Mowatt Booked
19 Morison
Substitutes
08 Sharp
09 Oliveira Tavares
10 Cani
12 Berardi
13 Taylor
33 Sloth
34 Antenucci

Reading 0 Leeds United 2

Second-half goals from Luke Murphy and Sam Byram gave Leeds a third win in four matches in their fight to avoid relegation and a rare win at The Madejski Stadium. Luke's 35 yard shot deceived Reading goalkeeper Adam Federic on 63 minutes to give Leeds a fortuitous lead. United were grateful when keeper Marco Silvestri made an terrific save from Danny Williams block buster to prevent an equaliser.

With seven minutes of injury time signaled and the Leeds fans nerves frayed up stepped young Sam Byram to seal the win in the last minute when nodding in unmarked at the far post from a Steve Morison cross. We have endured many Tuesday night blues but this was a sweet victory which hopefully will kick start the drive out of the dreaded relegation zone for Neil Redfearn's boys. Marching On Together

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15… Read more

Leeds United 0 Brentford 1

United will feel aggrieved they did not get at least a point with referee Graham Salisbury waving away three penalty claims which irked the home crowd who loudly booed him off the pitch.The first penalty appeal came just before the break, when Rudy Austin stumbled in the area after a shove from Moses Odubajo.Then just after the interval Austin again fell in the area to no avail while on the hour Billy Sharp went to ground but once again the appeals were in vain.

To really pour salt in the wounds The Bees took the lead on 65 minutes when Alex Pritchard arrived at the far post to turn the ball home.They now move up to 4th in the table something that would not have been predicted at the start of the season while Leeds languish in 20th place. It says it all about our season.

Leeds… Read more

Huddersfield Town 1 Leeds United 2

Billy Sharp was the hero of the hour for The Whites in this televised Yorkshire derby against The Terriers. His 90th minute header following a Antenucc cross secured a derby victory and eased the relegation concerns of Neal Redfearn's side.
Sam Byram had put Leeds in front with a one-on-one finish on seven minutes before Harry Bunn headed in a corner on 26 minutes to level.
United are now five points above the Championship drop zone but there is a long way to go yet in the season.

Leeds United
01 Silvestri
15 Wootton
03 Bamba
32 Cooper
21 Taylor Booked
23 Cook (Sharp - 87' Booked )
07 Murphy
02 Byram
04 Austin Booked
27 Mowatt (Antenucci - 59' )
19 Morison
Substitutes
08 Sharp
12 Berardi
13 Taylor
14 Bianchi
… Read more