Tonight in O Halloran's Bar Parnell Street our colleague Marty Brennan will celebrate his 30th birthday. Marty is a true White and is a veritable mine of information on anything connected with LUFC.
On behalf of all his friends at Ennislusc we wish Marty a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and look forward to him gives us a verse or two of his party piece The Jumbo Breakfast Roll.
Marching On Together Marty :-)

Leeds United 1 Portsmouth 0

Danny Pugh scored on his second home debut for Leeds to give United victory over Portsmouth.
Back at Elland Road on loan from Stoke, Pugh lost his marker Greg Halford to head home on 14 minutes for a rare goal for the defender. United are now three points outside the Championship play-off places having played a game fewer than their promotion rivals (game vs BVirmingham is outstanding fixture).

In an attempt to shore up the Leeds defence, manager Simon Grayson's recalled the previously-ostracised full-back Paul Connolly for a first appearance in a month and he went on to play the proverbial blinder. It may have been a very poor game with very few chances for both sides but three points and a clean sheet were just what the doctor ordered for the Leeds manager. Hopefully we can build on this result and finally get some confidence going with… Read more

Brighton & Hove Albion 3 Leeds United 3

Ross McCormack snatched an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Leeds stopped Brighton from returning to the top of the Championship table.
Leeds raced into a two-goal half-time lead courtesy of strikes from Andy Keogh and McCormack.

Craig Mackail-Smith, Brighton's 3M signing reduced the arrears then turned provider, winning the penalty when taken down by a clumsy tackle from Leigh Bromby which Ashley Barnes scored.
Barnes then supplied Mackail-Smith who slotted home on 84mins and this looked like giving The Seagulls all three points but Leeds were not to be denied.

And with barely a minute remaining of stoppage time the impressive McCormack slammed home his ninth of the season from Jonathan Howson's cut back.At this stage for the want of repeating myself if we don't sort out our centre back paring we are going no where. One would not think that Darren O Dea was a… Read more

Leeds United 2 Bristol City

Striker in form,Ross McCormack's 86th-minute winner snatched victory for 10-man Leeds at a half full Elland Road.The attendance was down nearly 5,000 on the corresponding fixture last season which shows either the economic crisis is hitting home or else the fans are losing faith with our stuttering defence. Adam Clayton who is by far and away our player of the season so far had given United a third minute lead but ex Leeds midfielder Neil Kilkenny curled in a super equaliser from 25 yards against his former club eight minutes later. United had made a dream start with Robert Snodgrass breaking free down the right in the third minute. His cut-back from the byeline picked out Clayton, whose shot from 12 yards found the top corner.

McCormack and Snodgrass both lifted shots over the crossbar early in the second half, but City soon wrestled the lion's… Read more

Leeds United 3 Crystal Palace 2

United new scoring sensation Ross McCormack scored twice as Leeds came from behind to secure a welcome win over Crystal Palace. The hosts took the lead when McCormack headed débutante Charlie Taylor's cross into the far corner on eight minutes. The Eagles hit back four minutes later when Paddy McCarthy netting from close range before Sean Scannell turned in Jermaine Easter's centre on 21 minutes.It looked like Leeds frailties at the back were coming back to haunt us but Grayson's boys showed resilience and took the fight to Palace for the remainder of the game.

Luciano Becchio returned to the fray for the first time this season on 58 mins and this signaled a new impetus in the crowd and most importantly in the players attitude. He heading home a McCormack free kick on 58 mins and Man Of Match McCormack took a pass… Read more

Ipswich Town 2 Leeds United 1

After a very encouraging opening 45 minutes disaster hit United when Aidy White was sent off for a professional foul on Emmanuel Thomas three minutes into the second half. This certainly took the gloss off a fine United performance up to then after Ross McCormack had headed home a Snodgrass cross. With Jimmy Bullard now introduced to Ipswich's midfield area Leeds were on the backfoot and it was no surprise that The Tractor Boys were on level terms on 77 mins.

Substitute Jason Scotland firing his side level with a sweetly-struck effort, five minutes after he had entered the fray and even then United looked like they might hold on for a point. However that was wishful thinking and a Keith Andrews shot took a deflection off Paddy Kisnorbo to leave keeper Lonergan stranded. This was Kisnorbo's second own goal of the week but not quite… Read more

West Ham United 2 Leeds United 2

Despite the bookies offering 4/1 on Leeds to win they put in their best performance for quite some time when grabbing a deserved equalizer in injury time from Man Of Match ( once again) Adam Clayton.
to deny West Ham a third consecutive victory.This was an absorbing and exciting encounter between two sides with Premier League aspirations.

Leeds had kept just one clean sheet in their last 14 games and that defensive frailty was exposed on six minutes when Cole wrestled his way past Tom Lees and flicked the ball past keeper Andy Lonergan from Matt Taylor's corner. Prior to this Lonergan had tipped two shots over the bar and it was from the third consecutive corner that The Hammers scored.

The game turned though when Leeds striker Robert Snodgrass hit the woodwork with a superb shot. That seemed kick start United and they had the… Read more

Leeds United 4 Hull City 1

Simon Grayson's boys finally recorded their first league win of the campaign with an impressive performance against The Tigers. Ross McCormack headed United ahead on 17 mins before impressive full back Tom Lees put through his own net after inadvertently converting Robbie Brady's cross.

Five minutes before half time Lees made amends when he was on hand to poke in after Ramon Nunez's ball from a corner was spilled by Hull keeper Peter Gulacsi. Scottish international Robert Snodgrass added a third with a 25-yard free-kick two minutes into the second half before Ramon Nunez who has been very impressive this season made it 4-1 with a excellent finish on 68 mins.

On loan Wolves forward Andy Keogh had a excellent debut and his work rate up front gave the Hull defenders a torrid time. Once again Adam Clayton had a tremendous game in midfield for United and… Read more

Leeds United 0 Middlesbrough 1

Before the game there was a demonstration by Leeds fans who were venting their anger at Chairman/Owner Ken Bates who's hold on the purse strings has seen little activity in the transfer market by manager Simon Grayson. On today's evidence they were well justified as Middlesbrough ran out deserving winners thanks to Marvin Emes second half strike.

Both sides were reduced to 10 men when Leeds Max Gradel and then Boro's Tony McMahon were dismissed for each collecting two yellow cards. And Leeds were further up against it when skipper Jonny Howson was sent off when he felled Rhys Williams on 67 mins. Leeds were fortunate to only end the game one behind, with Lonergan twice saving well to deny Malaury Martin and Scott McDonald, and then making a stunning injury-time stop to keep out Julio Arca

Another bad day at the office and we are now… Read more

Leeds United 3 Bradford City 2 Carling Cup 1st Rd

While we escaped with a hard earned victory in this Carling Cup clash with neighbours Bradford the cracks in our back four were once again there for all to see. Things improved dramatically in the second half when Tom Lees, making his Leeds debut replaced ineffective ex Irish International Andy O Brien. Ben Parker who is returning after long term injury was caught cold for the first goal and Michael Brown is not the answer to our midfield woes.

Up front Nunez and McCormack who both scored looked lively but we miss the physical presence of Becchio. Adam Clayton had another good game in the middle with Jonny Howson and looks like he'll be holding on to the shirt. In a dour first half Bradford went ahead on 30 mins when Jack Compton scored from six yards but Ramon Nunez scored thirty… Read more

Southampton 3 Leeds United 1

Southampton made the ideal start to their return to the Championship with an emphatic home win over Leeds and their first opening day victory since 1999. However Leeds made it easy for them as they were atrocious all over the field and once again our defending let us down.This was our downfall last season but despite the returning Patrick Kisnorbo we were like a sieve at the back. Andy O Brien was dummied by Adam Lallana for The Saints second and debutant Darren O Dea doesn't looked like he solved our problem at left back while on the right,the less said about Connolly the better.

On ten minutes captain Dean Hammond fired home from 20 yards for the home side after soling from midfield before Adam Lallana doubled it with a neat curling finish from inside the area on 25 mins. Leeds keeper Andy Lonergan made… Read more

It was with deep sadness we learned of the passing of our dear friend John Butler RIP, know to all as JB on Sunday evening last. JB although a fanatic Man United fan was always seen at Leeds televised matches in Moroneys along with his great friend Colm McNevin. He loved the slagging with the Ennislusc supporters and if the truth be told I would say he was slightly envious of our club despite our lack of success on the playing field.

One day which we remember fondly in the company of JB was the 3rd Jan 2010 when Man United played Leeds United in the televised 3rd of the FA Cup. It was decided that Ennislusc would travel to Teach Ol in Tulla for the game so JB was enlisted to drives us there and back. He arrived to pick us up in Moroneys decked out in his Man U… Read more

It's that time of the year again and Ennislusc AGM will be held following the live viewing of our opening Championship game of the season vs Southampton ( KO 5.20pm). We will be gathering in The Brewery for this fixture and the meeting will be held upstairs immediately after the game ends.

As usual the election of officers, proposed trips for the season, update on Mike Mac Golf Classic and any other business will be order of the evening. MOT

After chasing Preston's Player of The Year goalkeeper Andy Lonergan all summer Simon Grayson has finally captured his man on a three year contract. He will be the Leeds No 1 for the coming seasion and is a former England U21 international.With Paul Rachubka recently signed from Hull City, United have now two experienced keepers fighting for the goalkeepers shirt.

It will be interesting to see if their signings will help our goal against total as in my opinion Casper has come in for unfair criticism as his back four last season were a very porous lot. Now lets hope Grayson goes out and buys another mid fielder's to augment Michael Brown's signing and a decent centre half while holding on to prize assets Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass.

On Friday last I had the pleasure ( if that’s what you call it) of climb Carrauntoohil ( Ireland’s highest mountain @ 3414 ft or 1041 m above sea level) with three of my work colleagues Brian Vaughan, Pat Quinlan and Helen Fitzheral -Lillis for the second time within a year. The day was wonderful with clear sky's which is very unusual for the area and most important for climbing no wind. We set out from Cronin’s Yard which is the starting point for most climbing the mountain and headed for Heaven's Gate which is one of the more difficult way’s up and not for those who suffer from vertigo . However the views are spectacular and well worth the effort.

Of course once I got to the top I had only one thing in mind and that was to unfurl the Ennislusc club flag and also the tri colour with… Read more

Our esteemed secretary Paul Nuggy Nihill text all our members recently with some probable trip options for the new season. Looking at the fixture list the quality on offer before Christmas wasn't awe inspiring so tentatively at this stage the Portsmouth game on October 1st is penciled in as a probable option.

To date the response back to the trip is poor due to a variety of reasons with members citing weddings, traveling abroad and work commitments the main problems encountered. As of now we have 10 members signed up with only 5/6 replies not yet received. It is hoped that the committee will meet before the club AGM in August to discuss other options and how best to progress the club going forward. Wishing one and all a enjoyable summer.

Tonight Moroney's will close it's door for the last time as Brian John reluctantly has to retire for health reasons. Since BJ took over the pub in June 2005 it has been our home for all televised matches and if the walls could talk some tales would be told. Not least our despair at relegation and play off finals, our ecstasy at gaining promotion to The Championship, the visit of the Leeds United coaching staff,the mighty sing songs we had and of course all the friends we made over the years in Moroneys.

On a sad note we also remember those true friends who enjoyed those night in our company and are sadly gone to their eternal rest and will in our eyes never be forgotten. Brian John has asked me to convey his sincere thanks to all the Ennislusc supporters for the custom, generosity, wit, songs and friendship over the… Read more

The fixtures for the 2011/12 season were released at 9am this morning and Leeds face a tough opening couple of games. We kick off away to newly promoted Southampton on 6th Aug with Middlesboro our first home fixture on Saturday 13th August. The full list of fixtures are attached and I'm sure my will be anticipating what games will be chosen for our club trips. This will be decided at our club AGM in early August.

Until then enjoy the summer break and look forward to seeing you all for the beginning of the season. Marching On Together

Season 2011-12 Leeds United Fixtures

August 2011

Sat 6 15:00 Southampton A

Sat 13 15:00 Middlesbrough H

Tue 16 19:45 Hull City H

Sat 20 15:00 West Ham United A

Sat 27 15:00 Ipswich Town A

September 2011
Sat 10 15:00 Crystal Palace H

Sat 17 15:00 Bristol City H

Sat 24 15:00 Brighton and Hove Albion A

Tue 27 19:45 Birmingham City A

October 2011
Sat 1 15:00 Portsmouth H

Sat 15 15:00 Doncaster Rovers A

Tue 18 19:45 Coventry City H

Sat… Read more

On Sunday next Ennislusc member Pat Morrissey will retire from the Gardai after over 33 years service. Pat has been based in Shannon Town for the last number of years and indeed only last year was transfered to the Irish Immigration Department in the Shannon Airport.

All Pat's friends at Ennislusc wish him well in his retirement and look forward to seeing him on next seasons trips. Marching On Together

Queens Park Rangers 1 Leeds United 2

QPR celebrated confirmation of their status as Championship winners despite a final day defeat by Leeds. The promotion party began before kick-off when QPR were told they had escaped a points deduction for charges relating to the signing of Alejandro Faurlin.

The result will be of scant consolation for the Leeds, who missed out a play-off place after Nottingham Forest beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The west Londoners began well, scoring inside 26 seconds when Helguson found the back of the net from about a yard after Schmeichel failed to hold on to Tommy Smith's shot. Leeds were always a threat on the break with Gradel's pace and the Ivory Coast-born player was fractions from scoring when his intended cross from the right had to be pushed over the bar by Cerny.

United finally made the breakthrough seven minutes before the break when Richard Naylor's… Read more