Saturday 26th is a very special day for our club member and true White Alan Murphy who celebrates his 50th birthday in the Ennis Golf Club. It is also the day of the Mike Mac Classic which is run by Ennislusc so there will be a huge turnout of Leeds supporters and no better man than Alan to sing the Leeds anthem Marching On Together.

Alan is having a 60's,70's and 80's disco on the night and there is a slide show being done by his family which should bring some laughs. There is also a birthday message from a very special man but all will be revealed on the night. All Alan's friends at Ennislusc wish him a sincere and Happy Birthday and remember the secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. Marching On Together

And we all thought our club stalwart Marty Brennan was never going to propose to the love of his life Melissa O Connell but our Marty caught us all on the hop and did it in style. He brought Melissa to New York for her birthday and proposed to her on the top of The Empire State Building.

Now Marty didn't say if he went down on one knee but we'll give him the benefit of the doubt and by all accounts it is some rock of diamonds that he melted Melissa heart with when she said yes. As we all know this is only step one for Marty in walking down the aisle and going on his track record to date it will be some while before that happens. Best Wishes to Marty and Melissa from all your friends at Ennislusc. Definitely Marching On Together is very appropriate for… Read more

Leeds United 0 Nottingham Forest 2

Two early goals from Matt Derbyshire earned Nottingham Forest a deserved win at Elland Road in what was another dire display from the home side. It will be interesting to see if Brian McDermott is there in the summer as his tactics here were poor and he changed from a 5-3-2 to a 4-4-4 and finally the orthodox 4-3-3 but all to no avail. With nine of the first team out of contract this summer changes have to be made and quickly.

Leeds United
30 Butland
22 Wootton
15 Warnock (Pugh - 71' )
17 Brown
04 Lees Booked
05 Pearce
06 Murphy
08 Austin
44 McCormack
10 Hunt (Smith - 60' )
18 Tonge (Mowatt - 72' )

Substitutes
14 White
16 Pugh
20 Smith
26 Poleon
28 Stewart
33… Read more

On Friday last our club member Kevin Greene unfortunately fell and broke his ankle in three places.And this on the day before John Giles came to Sixmilebridge to launch the Bridge United - Leeds United Summer Camp which was the brain child of Kevin's.

However undaunted Kevin went to hospital had surgery on his ankle and was there on Saturday morning for the meet and launch in The Mill Bar. All at Ennislusc wish Kevin a speedy recovery and wish him and all at Bridge United success with their summer school.

Wigan 1 Leeds United 0

Leeds suffered their seventh defeat in eight games as Martyn Waghorn's first-half goal on 33 mins gave Wigan victory at the DW Stadium. This was United 10th game to be shown live on Sky Sports but unfortunately there was nothing much to cheer about for their loyal supporters. Leeds improved in the second half with Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi saving from Michael Tonge but that was as good as it got for Bran McDermotts men.

Leeds United
30 Butland
22 Wootton Booked
15 Warnock
17 Brown Booked
04 Lees
05 Pearce
25 Byram
18 Tonge
44 McCormack
20 Smith
10 Hunt (Poleon - 69' )

Substitutes
06 Murphy
16 Pugh
24 Zaliukas
26 Poleon
28 Stewart
33 Cairns
36 Mowatt

Leeds United 0 Charlton Athletic 1

Following another night of woe Leeds who failed to pay their players on Friday have now won just one of their last 10 games. Charlton took all three points when Ghoochannejhad curled home the only goal of the game from the edge of the penalty area on 54 mins. Leeds were handed a chance to equalise in injury-time but Ben Hamer saved Ross McCormack's late penalty.

Leeds United
30 Butland
22 Wootton Booked (Poleon - 70' )
15 Warnock
18 Tonge Booked
04 Lees
05 Pearce Booked
25 Byram
36 Mowatt Booked
44 McCormack
20 Smith (Hunt - 45' )
14 White

HearSubstitutes
06 Murphy
10 Hunt
16 Pugh
17 Brown
26 Poleon
28 Stewart
33 Cairns

Leeds United 1 Doncaster Rovers 2

No excuse and Brian McDermott said they same, it was a horrendous performance and defies words. Yes Doncaster are fighting for their lives and our players have to take a deferred part payment of their wages for March but there is no excuse for last of effort or fighting spirit. Don Revie and Billy Bremner must be turning in their graves at the demise of their beloved Whites and those that took their places at Elland Road.

This was United 5th loss in six matches and were two down at half time before Ross McCormack hit his 28th goal of the season but there ended the fight back. With United losing more than £1m a month and Massimo Cellino's bid to buy a majority stake in the club blocked by the Football League it will need some knight in shining armor to sort out the… Read more

Bournemouth 4 Leeds United 1

Four down after 51 minutes tells it's own story of yet another dire and inept performance from Leeds. Brian McDermott said in his post match interview "We need the ownership of this club to be sorted in the right and proper way. It does affect what is going on, on the pitch - there is no doubt about that. I have not had this before, a team that concedes four or five goals and we need to sort it out very, very quickly." However it's time he and the players took some responsibility and started to give blood, sweat and tears for the shirt instead of rolling out these constant excuses.

Leeds have now won only two of their last nine league games but what concerns supporters most is the lack of pride the players are showing.One has to exclude Ross McCormack from this assertion as… Read more

Leeds United 2 Millwall 1

United ended a turbulent week off the pitch with a first win in seven matches in all competitions against The Tigers. While it was a valuable three points those of us from Ennilusc who were on the club's 21st trip were not overly impressed with proceedings. Yes we won but there was an element of luck in gaining the points and one would not be inspired with the performance.

Leeds had shown little threat in the opening until the impressive Connor Wickham (since recalled to Sunderland after a month on loan) launched a long ball into the box and Matt Smith's well-placed header gave him a 10th league goal of the season. Ross McCormack then scored his 25th league goal of the campaign in the 41st min when he cut in from the right wing before slotting an effort between David Forde's legs.

On 72 mins Blackburn loanee… Read more

This weekend sees our club embark on their 25th trip to Elland Road for the game with Millwall. While gone are the days of the 40+ member trips never the less the hardy band that will depart from Shannon tomorrow will honour the club with their presence at the holy grail. It says a lot about our supporters club that despite the recent humiliating defeats we will still have 12 members at the game. Once a White always a White and we'll be Marching On Together through thick and thin supporting our boys.

Burnley 2 Leeds United 1

Leeds dismal run continued with yet another defeat at Turf Moor to high flying Burnley. It started well for United with Ross McCormack hitting a post when one on one with the keeper but he made amends on 27 mins. Ross put Leeds in front with a powerful header from a Connor Wickham throw but the Clarets replied when Jason Pearce diverted Kieran Trippier's cross into his own net on the stroke of half time.

This was a body blow to McDermotts men and it got worse on 67 mins when Scott Arfield clinched the win when he met Ben Mee's cross and fired home at the second attempt.Despite having the lions share of posession Leeds couldn't muster another shoy on goal and we are now down to 14th in the table. The play offs are but a distant dream now and its playing for pride now… Read more

Leeds United 2 Reading 4

And to think we are making a club trip over for the Millwall game on Saturday week after yet another atrocious performance. Four nil down after 54 mins it was only two quick goals on 63and 64 mins from Smith and Rudy Austin that put a gloss on another dire performance. I am so disgusted that there is little point in me venting my frustration as it will do my blood pressure little good and the players are not worth it.

Leeds United
30 Butland
25 Byram
16 Pugh
05 Pearce
24 Zaliukas (Smith - 60' )
04 Lees
08 Austin
06 Murphy
44 McCormack
09 Wickham
36 Mowatt Booked

Substitutes
10 Hunt
17 Brown
20 Smith
22 Wootton
26 Poleon
28 Stewart
33 Cairns

Leeds United 1 Bolton Wanderers 5

Hard to credit but that scoreline reads true and it a terrible indictment on all that is bad at Elland Road presently. We keep saying how could it get worse but that's what's happening. Have the players lost confidence, how can Brian McDermott motivate them with all the uncertainty and for sure the supporters are getting mighty disillusioned.

The was Leeds first game at Elland Road since their 5-1 thrashing of Huddersfield on 1 February but that seems like a lifetime ago. Suffice to say we were totally outplayed, out thought and out classed with our goal from Matt Smith came in injury time. With Reading up next on Tuesday night one can only hold their breath and see what reaction we get from the players. I wouldn't be expecting much, confidence is shattered and when that's gone you are in serious trouble.

Leeds United
30… Read more

Queens Park Rangers 1 Leeds United 1

QPR came from behind to claim a point against Yorkshire rivals Leeds who will regret a first half missed penalty for top scorer Ross McCormack. He was felled in the penalty area on 9 mins by Richard Dunne but Rob Green dived to his left to easily save McCormack's poorly hit spot kick. However Ross McCormack gave Leeds the lead with a deflected free-kick on 14th mins from the edge of the area.

United were playing their best football of the season but received a sucker punch on 44mins. QPR midfielder Jermaine Jenas capitalized on a bad mistake by Leeds full back Stephen Warnock to slot past Jack Butland from the edge of the area.
Armand Traore fired straight at Butland and Leeds debutant Connor Wickham twice went close, but it ended all-square. Brian McDermott classes it as a positive point but after all… Read more

Middlesborough 0 Leeds United 0

Leeds play-off hopes continue to fade after they were held to a goalless draw at The Riverside thanks to a Man Of The Match performance from on loan golkeeper Jack Butland (Stoke). Midfielder Luke Murphy sent a rasping drive just wide for the United but that was as good as it got for Brian McDermott's boys in a dour encounter.

Danny Graham twice went close after the break for Boro who have now gone 10 hours without a goal but was denied by Butland. He also denied Albert Adomah after the forward found himself one-on-one with 86 mins on the clock but failed to find the target. The result means Leeds are now seven points off the play-offs and while Brian Mac reckons it's a positive point it's hard to see the Leeds fans agreeing with that assessment.

Leeds United
30 Butland
02 Peltier
15 Warnock… Read more

Brighton & Hove Albion 1 Leeds United 0

Leonardo Ulloa's second-half strike helped Brighton edge past United in a game of few chances that was dominated by the home side.The Argentine forward won the game for The Gulls when he was left unmarked to shoot past Paddy Kenny on 64 mins and propel Brighton up to 7th at the expense of Leeds.

United midfielder Alex Mowatt twice shot weakly at Brighton goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak either side of the break and these two tame efforts were the best that McDermott's men could offer in another lack luster display. Perhaps these take over talks have an unsettling effect on the squad but what is sure our play off prospects are fading faster with each passing game.

Leeds United
01 Kenny
25 Byram
15 Warnock (Booked)
06 Murphy (Booked )
04 Lees
05 Pearce
38 Kebe
36 Mowatt… Read more

Yeovil Town 1 Leeds United 2

A game of two halves is the only way to describe this encounter at a windy Huish Park. Back in charge after last weeks shenanigans Brian McDermott saw his Leeds side recover from a goal down and secure only their second win in 10 games.
Ex QPR striker Ishmael Miller headed Yeovil ahead on 32 mins following a corner but failed to extend his side's advantage when he missed a penalty on the stroke of half time. Sam Byram fouled Kevin Dawson in the penalty and there were no ifs or butts as it was a stonewall penalty.

Leeds got back on level terms straight from the kick off following a disastrous mistake by the Yeovil keeper Stech. Now kicking with the wind against him he struggled to get any distance on his clearance and the ball fell for McCormack, who curled in a brilliant shot into… Read more

Last weekend our good friend and staunch Ennislusc member James Barry announced his engagement to the beautiful Shaunagh Walshe from Waterford. Well we can't say this came as a surprise as James and Shaunagh have been on numerous trips to Elland Road with us and indeed joined us in November for the Middlesborough. They are also heading up from London on 23rd March for the Millwall game when we will get to congratulate them in person over a few drinks. All their friends at Ennislusc wish them sincere congratulations and also to James's parents Kevin and Noelette who are also members of Ennislusc since it's beginning. Never was Marching on Together so apt !

Leeds United 5 Huddersfield Town 1

Ross McCormack scored a hat-trick as United thrashed Huddersfield after going a goal down and without manager Brian McDermott who was reportedly sacked late on Friday night. Ross scored twice from close range (on 45mins and 62 mins) and then converted Cameron Stewart's cross to complete his hat trick on 73mins.

New signing Jimmy Kebe finished from McCormack's pass on 50 mins for his first Leeds goal and youngster Alex Mowatt chipped in a fifth goal on 82 mins. Daniel Ward had given the visitors the lead with a low strike on 25 mins and it looked like more doom and gloom was on the way for the long suffering Leeds fans. However credit to the players for raising their game to another level and giving a great lift to the fans and in particular Brian McDermott who was reinstated on Sunday evening to end… Read more

At 8.10pm on Friday night on Sky Sports (last day of January Transfer Window) all Leeds fans were left devestated with the news that Brian McDermott had been sacked but there was no official statement coming from the Leeds hierarchy. The story was that Massimo Cellino owner to Italian side Cagliari had bough a 75% stake in the club from GFH Sports Capital and wanted to put compatriot Gianluca Festa in charge.

With the fans totally in the dark and nothing coming from the directors it was obvious that the fans were going to protest at the home game vs Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town and that exactly what happened. Over 31,000 fans turned up at Elland Road and voiced their disgust with the board over their treatment of McDermott.They continually sang his name throughout the game and held posters over their heads reading 'Bring Brian Back and GFH You Disgrace Us… Read more