Our 22nd club trip certainly won't be remembered for the football but then again that's only a small part of our trips to Leeds. It's the friendships,fun and crack that makes these trips so memorable. We had 35 on the trip with some driving up to Dublin on Friday afternoon ( special thanks to drivers Kieran Ryan, Nuggy and Howardy), some going on Friday morning from Shannon, others meeting us in Dublin,members making their way from Manchester and London and Damian Morris coming over on Saturday morning.

Friday night was taken up with some pints in the newly refurbished Marriott Hotel bar and then on to Revivals ( formerly Flares ) nightclub to relive our youth to music of the 70's, 80's and 90's. The less said about the game vs Leicester City the better. Suffice to say we don't expect to see many of the first eleven take to… Read more

Tomorrow at 12 noon from the West County four cars will set off for Dublin Airport on our first leg of the journey to the holy grail for all Leeds fans, Elland Road. Unlike previous years we are not traveling from Shannon as unfortunately we couldn't find a flight to suit so our next best option is to fly direct from the capital. However we won't be the first to arrive in Leeds as Marian Moroney will travel over on Friday morning to Manchester and will be in Leeds for 9am !

We have also other members such as Noel and Gary Collins, George and Gary Browne, Damian Morris and Ollie and Eoin O Loughlin making their own way to Leeds so come kick off at 12.30pm on Saturday we will have 35 members at the game which is a fantastic number in this day and age. Despite our disappointing… Read more

Leeds United 4 Peterborough United 1

Billy Paynter scored twice for Leeds as they came from behind to beat Peterborough and earn Neil Warnock his first home victory since taking over.
Ross McCormack took his tally for the season to 19 as he also grabbed two following Joe Newell's opener for Posh. Former Swindon striker Paynter has only scored once since signing for Leeds two years ago however after being handed a rare start ahead of Luciano Becchio, in one of five changes made by Warnock after defeat by Derby on Monday, he took his opportunity with flying colours.

The 27-year-old had a first-minute one-on-one saved and then had a second-minute header cleared off the line, before Newell took advantage of a Charlie Taylor error to score from an acute angle. Prolific Posh forward George Boyd should have made it two just seconds later and was made to pay when… Read more

The only worry the committee had facing into Saturday morning was how would the weather fare but obviously Mac had a word with The Boss and we were provided with a beautiful day for the 2nd Mike Mac Golf Classic at the Ennis Golf Club. While the number of teams competing was down on last year which is understandable give the economic climate none the less the event was once again a outstanding success. We are indebted to our main sponsors PJ Kelly's Bar, Carmody St., Considine's Bar, Parnell St., Moroney's Bar Market St., Doohan Financial Planning, Dundalk and P&M Golf Superstore, Ennis and all our tee box sponsors who once again were not found wanting, Mile Buiochas to one and all. Also many thanks to Eddie Hayes (Painting Contractor)and TJ Scanlon (Ventilation & Stainless Steel Specialist) for sponsoring nearest the pin in two at the 2nd and at the… Read more

Well we are a day away from the 2nd Mike Mac Classic and all is in readiness for another great day While the number of teams are down on last year which is to be expected in the present climate the committee is more than happy with our present number of 34 teams. Tee box sponsorship is well on target and hopefully the man above will smile on us with a fine day. I'm sure Mac will have a quite word in his ear for us.

The course is in pristine condition thanks to the efforts of green keepers Kevin Brown and David Hoey so scoring should be above average. Guest of honour John Giles will be arriving at the course at 10.30am and he tees off at 2.00pm with Slim Corry, Eoin Doohan and Pail Nuggy Nihill. Looking forward to seeing all our members and friends at the Ennis Golf… Read more

Reading 2 Leeds United 0

Reading moved top of the Championship after Adam Le Fondre's late double broke the resistance of 10-man Leeds. In a feisty first half, Leeds had Zac Thompson sent off after 13 minutes for a rash tackle on Jobi McAnuff. And in truth Danny Pugh and Michael Browne could have followed him for a early shower as their two footed tackles were far worse and this was proved by TV replays.

Leeds frustrated Reading and went close when Ross McCormack's shot hit the outside of the post and Robert Snodgrass wasted a gilt-edged chance.
However with time running out Le Fondre chested in Hal Robson-Kanu's nod across goal after 84 minutes and sidefooted a second on 89 mins in for Reading's win. It was a hard-fought success for Brian McDermott's side against a Leeds team who resisted resolutely for the most part and whose play-off hopes are… Read more

Leeds United 0 Derby County 2

Derby punished Michael Brown's red card to record a seventh successive win against Leeds thanks to goals from Craig Bryson and Steven Davies. This was the third consecutive game that Leeds ended the game without the full compliment of players and the eight time (we have had 9 players dismissed,two in one game) in all this season.

Minutes after Brown's first-half dismissal for a stomach-high challenge on Theo Robinson, Bryson curled a 25-yard effort past keeper Andy Lonergan. In the second half Derby continued to exploit their one-man advantage and Davies had time to slot home a rebound from his own shot.
The result extends manager Neil Warnock's wait for a first Elland Road win to five games since he took control of the team in February.

Let's hope we see changes for next season with many of these players exiting Elland Road and discipline becoming… Read more

Leeds United 0 Watford 0

In his post match interview Neil Warnock said "I think we are miles away from where we should be.
I couldn't see us scoring in a brothel today. Watford are a streetwise team and we have been mugged in every department. We were so naive.
It showed why I got the job. A major overhaul is needed and I don't think the 7-3 defeat against Forest was as bad as this performance". This sums up everything that all us loyal fans have been saying all season. Our home form this season has been a complete disaster and we are nowhere near ready for a assault in the Premiership. This summer will see a lot of comings and goings and if Warnocks track record is anything to go by he won't be afraid to clear the deadwood for a real assault for promotion next season.

A brace… Read more

We are fast approaching the 2nd Anniversary Mike Mac Golf Classic which takes place at Ennis Golf Club on 14th April with the legendary John Giles once again guest of honour on the day. Even in these recessionary times there is great interest in the event and we hope to have nearly 40 teams taking part on the day with all the proceeds going to Cahercalla Hospice, The John Giles Foundation and local charities.

We are very grateful to our main sponsors PJ Kellys Bar, Fafa's ( Mark Kelly), Moroneys Bar, P & M Golf Superstore and Eoin Doohan Financial Planning for their continued support which help to make this event such a popular outing for golf enthusiasts. All are welcome to the clubhouse on Saturday night for the presentation of prizes and to meet and have photos taken with JG. There will be dancing and finger food and plenty… Read more

Millwall 0 Leeds United 1

Only five days ago we get our worst ever beating at Elland Road in a league match and then we head to probably the toughest ground in England and come away with a super victory. It's so hard to predict what to expect from Leeds but we are back in the mix with a outside chance of a top six place.

Robert Snodgrass set the tone for a feisty affair in the opening seconds with a fierce challenge which left Jack Smith in a heap on the touchline, earning the Leeds skipper a booking. Harry Kane and Henderson went closest for Millwall in a forgettable first half, while McCormack had a goal disallowed for offside.

But Leeds improved after the break, a clever flick from Luciano Becchio putting McCormack through, only for the striker to shoot too close to Lions keeper Maik Taylor who was with United… Read more

Leeds United 3 Nottingham Forest 7

Yes it's not a mistake, we conceded seven goals at home to suffer our worst ever defeat in history at Elland Road. So much for Warnock sorting out our brittle back line. Nottingham Forest's Garath McCleary struck four times in a embarrassing evening for United.

Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead with an early penalty but Forest hit back with goals from Adlene Guedioura, McCleary and Dexter Blackstock. Luciano Becchio and Michael Brown pulled Leeds level only for McCleary to strike three times in the space of 15 minutes to stun the home side.
Blackstock struck his side's seventh to help Forest's battle against the drop.

But there was little sign of things to come when Ross McCormack was brought down by Guedioura and Snodgrass scored from the spot to put Leeds ahead after just six minutes. The home side barely had time to celebrate before… Read more

Leeds United 1 West Ham United 1

Danny Collins scored a last-minute equaliser as West Ham salvaged a point in a frantic finale at Elland Road. The Whites broke the deadlock in a dour game through Luciano Becchio's close-range header seven minutes from time. But on-loan defender Collins making his first start since joining from Stoke,nodded home Mark Noble's corner.

Results elsewhere meant neither manager at Elland Road could be especially pleased with the result of a much-hyped contest that failed to live up to expectations. Victories for Southampton and Reading leave West Ham three points below the automatic promotion places, while Leeds stay 10th with only an outside chance of making the play-offs.

Leeds United
01 Lonergan
02 Connolly
22 Lees
28 White (Webber - 76' )
33 Robinson (Booked )
48 O'Dea
08 Brown (Booked)
15 Clayton
10 Becchio
23… Read more

Middlesbrough 0 Leeds United 2

Neil Warnock earned his first win as Leeds United manager as first-half goals from Robert Snodgrass and Luciano Becchio saw off fellow Championship play-off hopefuls Middlesbrough. While victory failed to lift United up the table but it may have reignited our outside chance of a top six finish. Leeds now trail sixth-placed Cardiff by four points, having played at least one game more than most of their rivals. History was not in Boro's favour ahead of the Riverside clash, having not yet beaten Leeds at home since moving from Ayresome Park in 1995.

Boro who had won four of their previous five games become the architects of their own downfall. Horrendous errors from goalkeeper Jason Steele and full back Justin Hoyte gift Leeds a two-goal advantage. Scottish International Robert Snodgrass made skipper by Warnock in one of his first acts since becoming Leeds boss,… Read more

Hull City 0 Leeds United 0

Leeds have still to register a first win or goal under new manager Neil Warnock after they were held to a goalless draw at Yorkshire rivals Hull.
This was Warnock's third game in charge of the Whites and it provided further evidence that a late play-off charge may be beyond them. Hull found Leeds goalkeeper Andy Lonergan in fine form and he kept United in the game with four first half saves.

United who came into this contest more in the second half and are now three points worse off and have played two games more than many of the teams directly above them. A top six place looks a remote possibility at this stage but stranger things have happened. The Tigers dominated the first half with winger Cameron Stewart firing an angled drive over before he and Corry Evans drew good saves from Lonergan… Read more

Leeds United 0 Southampton 1

Saints keeper Kelvin Davis produced a string of fine saves which duly won him the Man of The Match Award and denied United at least five goal scoring opportunities. Davis was mobbed by his teammates after the final whistle, a testament to his inspired display, and the endeavour of the hosts who created numerous opportunities and will wonder how they ended up with nothing from the game.

Rickie Lambert's first-half strike extended Southampton's lead at the top of the table to four points and dealt a blow to Leeds's play-off hopes. Centre forward Lambert who joined the Saints two seasons ago from Bristol City put the visitors in front after quarter of an hour, smashing in a volley after Jack Cork's cross was nodded down by Tadanari Lee.

Leeds dominated for large parts of the game but failed to find an equaliser despite having 12 shots… Read more

Portsmouth 0 Leeds United 0

Neil Warnock's first game in charge of Leeds ended in frustration as Portsmouth produced a battling display at Fratton Park. After being deducted 10 points for the second time in the last number of years for once again going into administration it was expected that Pompey would be on a downer. However they played with a great enthusiasm that belies their position in the Championship table and deserves a share of the spoils.

Leeds striker Ross McCormack came closest to breaking the deadlock when his shot hit the crossbar and bounced down on to the goal-line.
Robert Snodgrass headed home the rebound, but his follow-up effort was ruled out for offside. Leeds remain four points adrift of the play-offs while Portsmouth fell behind Coventry to 23rd in the table.

Leeds United
01 Lonergan
04 Bruce (Bromby - 11' )
22 Lees
28 White… Read more

Bristol City 0 Leeds United 3

Managerless Leeds claimed a first away win in five matches with a comfortable victory over nine-man Bristol City at Ashton Gate. Robert Snodgrass gave Leeds the lead with a low shot on 40 mins before City's James Wilson was shown red for bringing down Scottish striker Ross McCormack.

City were down to nine men when Yannick Bolasie was shown a second yellow on 57 mins for two reckless challenges on Spurs loan signing Adam Smith .McCormack added a second for Leeds when he struck home an angled shot before Luciano Becchio completed the scoring by converting Aidan White's cross in the 92 minute.

Stand in manager Neil Redfern will be delighted with the winning start but he will be well aware that they played second fiddle to City unitl Snoddy scored on their first attack of the first half.Still a winning start and more… Read more

Leeds United 1 Birmingham City 4

Nikola Zigic scored four goals, including a seven-minute hat-trick, as Birmingham thrashed Leeds at Elland Road to maintain their promotion push. This game signaled the end of Simon Grayson's reign and naive defending has been his downfall in his three seasons with United. And we used give out about George Graham !

Ross McCormack put Leeds ahead with a low effort before Zigic headed home Wade Elliot's cross to equalise. The striker fired his side into the lead after 61 minutes and added to it with headers in the 64th and 68th to extend their unbeaten run to 10 games. Leeds now sit 10th in the table and face a major challenge to end the season in the top six.

Leeds
01 Lonergan
22 Lees
28 White
29 Thompson
48 O'Dea (Yellow card)
15 Clayton
17 Townsend
25 Delph
10 Becchio
23 Snodgrass
44 McCormack
Substitutes
24 Taylor, 04 Bruce, 08 Brown, 16 Pugh, 20 Nunez

Att: 19,628

Leeds United 3 Ipswich Town 1

Fabian Delph was handed his second debut for Leeds just 24 hours after completing his loan move from Aston Villa. There was also a place for Mikael Forssell in the starting line-up in place of Luciano Becchio who has been off form of late and only a pale shadow of the player he was last season. Once again United were slow to start with Ipswich opened the scoring when Andy Drury found the bottom corner of the net from 20 yards on 35 minutes.

The defining moment in the game came on 70 minutes when keeper Alex McCarthy was red carded for handling outside his area before Snodgrass levelled from close range four minutes later. United took the lead on 82 mins when McCormack tapped into an empty net before Becchio's third from a tight angle in injury time

While this is a welcome victory it… Read more

Crystal Palace 1 Leeds United 1

Scottish International Robert Snodgrass ( who had his appendix removed two weeks ago ) came off the bench fto rescued a point for Leeds vs ten man Palace. Chris Martin who is on loan from Norwich gave the Eagles an early lead on six minutes when firing into the bottom corner of Andy Lonergan's goal.

However Dougie Freedmen boys were dealt a blow just before half time when Sean Scannell got a second yellow card for a clumsy challenge on Danny Pugh. Leeds had responded well to the early setback with Pugh blasting Adam Clayton's corner over the bar from six yards, before Speroni was called upon to save well from Clayton and Tom Lees to preserve Palace's lead.

United pressed forward after the break and McCormack and Lees both went close before Snodgrass levelled on 63 minutes. United could have departed Selhurst Park with all three… Read more