Leeds United 4 Scunthorpe Utd 0

Leeds outlined their promotion credentials with a four-goal demolition of struggling Scunthorpe. United manager Simon Grayson made one change from the side which drew with Arsenal last weekend with on loan Sunderland defender George McCartney returning in place of Ben Parker.

On-loan Arsenal winger and crowd favourite Sanchez Watt fired the home side in front, before Max Gradel coolly doubled the lead and Bradley Johnson rifled the third. With two minutes left, Leeds substitute Davide Somma rounded off a superb home display with a neat angled finish.

The win means Leeds have lost only one of their last 15 matches and sit fifth in the table and level on points with the two teams directly above them - Cardiff and Norwich.

Leeds
01 Schmeichel
02 Connolly
04 Bruce
29 McCartney
40 O'Brien
07 Gradel
14 Howson
16 Johnson
10 Becchio (Paynter 47)
18 Watt (Somma 80)
23 Snodgrass (McCormack 67)

Substitutes
12 Higgs, 05 Collins, 19 Parker, 26 Bromby, 09… Read more

Arsenal 1 Leeds United 1

On a day when members of Ennislusc went to Mountshannon in East Clare to watch the 3rd FA Cup game (courtesy of an invitation from long time members Liam and Mike Jones) they must have thought that another famous victory was on the cards until Cesc Fabregas's 90th-minute penalty rescued a draw for Arsenal and denied Leeds a shock FA Cup victory.

The Gunners dominated for long periods but, against the run of play, Denilson fouled Max Gradel and Robert Snodgrass put Leeds ahead from the spot. Luciano Becchio went close to making it 2-0 with a bullet like header that Szczesny did superbly well to save but late Arsenal pressure and two superb substitutes paid off for Wengers men. It was a dramatic finish to a thrilling third-round tie and means Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is still yet to taste defeat to a lower-division side… Read more

Cardiff City 2 Leeds United 1

I could not put it better myself as our eloquent Club President Slim Corry put it on the guestbook re his feelings for Cardiff City. We have now lost six games in a row to The Bluebirds stretching back 27 years and after a wonder strike by Snodgrass hauled us back into the game we proceeded once again to give a silly goal away at the back. As Simon Grayson said in his post match interview two silly mistakes undone us and once again the back four were at fault. When are we going to learn I hear you say. The dogs on the street know we are in disarray at the back and only for the heroics of Casper Schmeichl in goal recently we would have got some drubbings. I'm sick to my teeth of saying our achilles heel is our back four but… Read more

Leeds United 1 Middlesboro 1

Leeds waited until stoppage time to extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches thanks to Luciano Becchio's strike. Boro centr half David Wheater opened the scoring on 20 minutes when he glanced in Julio Arca's in-swinging corner and Arca could have extended Boro's lead when he shot wide.

Lacklustre Leeds burst into life when Lloyd Sam went close after a fine run and shot, but it looked like they would lose before Becchio intervened. But Ross McCormack will be regretting his late miss, although that would have been mighty harsh on the visitors, who were resolute throughout.

Three games over the Christmas and three games we possibly should have won but we'll settle for three points and continue our unbeaten record.

Leeds
01 Schmeichel
02 Connolly
05 Collins
40 O'Brien
07 Gradel (Sam 56)
14 Howson (Yellow card)
16 Johnson (Yellow card)
22 Hughes (Yellow card (Kilkenny 56)
10 Becchio
23 Snodgrass (Watt 76)
44 McCormack

Substitutes
12 Higgs, 04 Bruce,… Read more

Leeds United 3 Portsmouth

Andy O'Brien scored two own goals as Leeds surrendered a two-goal lead for the second successive game and missed the chance to return to the top two in the Championship table. On loan O Brien who once played with Portsmouth won't forget this game in a hurry nor will our fellow member Enda Howard. He had three horses up on a accumulator at prices og 7/4,7/4 and 6/1 with all the money going down on the Leeds game. No need to tell you how he felt in the 92nd minute when Andy O Brien scored his second og of the game. Simon Grayson's side extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches but failed to capitalise on Cardiff's 4-1 defeat at Watford and finish 2010 fourth in the table.

Max Gradel put Leeds ahead after seven minutes before Jonathan Howson added a second three minutes later and Leeds… Read more

Leicester City 2 Leeds United 2

The Foxes came back from two goals down to earn a draw against in-form Leeds at the Walker Stadium.
United went into the game in second place in the Championship on the back of a nine-game unbeaten run that had thrust Grayson's men into the promotion places. Max Gradel headed in from close range on 19 minutes to put the visitors ahead before Robert Snodgrass extended Leeds's advantage after firing in an suberb 18-yard strike following a corner.

However disaster struck for a dominant Leeds when keeper Kasper Schmeichel's foul on Darius Vassell allowed Paul Gallacher to pull one back for the Foxes from the penalty spot after 72 minutes. Indeed Casper can consider himself lucky not to have received a red card for the offence and from the resultant penalty he was given no chance.
And, four minutes later, Foxes captain Andy King equalised when… Read more

By James Riach-Sky Sports Football Insider

From despair to elation - so far it has been a season of contrasts for Leeds United.

Capitulations against Preston, Barnsley and Cardiff have left Whites fans tearing their hair out, but there have also been emphatic victories - most notably against Coventry, Burnley and Scunthorpe.

Saturday's mightily impressive 2-0 success over league leaders Queens Park Rangers made it three wins on the bounce for Simon Grayson's men, and thanks to a brace from Max Gradel Leeds are now unbeaten in nine.

It has been six-and-a-half years since the sleeping giants graced the Premier League, and in the time between that ill-fated implosion it is fair to say their fans have experienced the full spectrum of human emotion.

A play-off final meltdown against Watford was soon followed by relegation to League One - then came a 15-point penalty and more disappointment in the play-offs, losing in the… Read more

Leeds United 2 Queens Park Rangers 0

Leeds moved to second in the table after Max Gradel's brace gave us a deserved win over league leaders QPR in an entertaining game at Elland Road. Most important is that I've the bragging rights in the house as my good wife Marian, a life long QPR supporter is not too full of Christmas cheer just now ! Simon Grayson named an unchanged side for the visit of QPR while Neil Warnock recalled former United striker Rob Hulse to his starting line-up. United had to make an early change in the contest with Alex Bruce limping out of the action to be replaced by Leigh Bromby. QPR started brightly but Leeds took the lead through Max Gradel's close-range half-volley on 25 minutes following a knock down by Lucciano Becchio.

The winger struck again midway through the second half, capping a fine solo run with… Read more

Burnley 2 Leeds United 3

Captain Fantastic Jonny Howson grabbed a 85 minute winner as Leeds came back from two goals down to beat Burnley at Turf Moor. United were twice punished for failing to clear their lines as Brian Easton lashed in a shot on 27 minutes before a Jay Rodriguez strike put the hoststwo up ten minutes later. United manager Simon Grayson made two changes to his starting line-up with Paul Connolly returned in place of Andrew Hughes after serving a one match suspension and Neill Collins was back at centre-half after injury to Andy O'Brien. Burnley were by far the better team over the opening half and well deserved their two goal lead.

However the second half saw a complete transformation from Leeds and Max Gradel sparked a Leeds comeback when he angled in a shot on 52 minutes. Then our man in form Luciano Becchio swept in an… Read more

Leeds United 2 Crystal Palace 1

Leeds very own Argentinian hitman Luciano Becchio took his tally for the season to 11 with two late strikes to beat Crystal Palace and stretch Leeds unbeaten run to seven games. Palace came into the game on a run of three wins in four games and went ahead just before the break when Neil Danns side-footed home from eight yards.

Eagles keeper Julian Speroni was a busy man in the second half and looked to have earned his side victory until that late United rally. McCartney and Paynter headed a Kilkenny corner back into the box and Becchio got the decisive touch to level the scores on 81 minutes. Then Elland Road erupted as it was 2-1 within the space of two minutes. McCormack the ex Cardiff City winger who has not enjoyed too many opportunities since signing for Leeds was fouled while bearing down… Read more

Well if we thought we had a tough draw in the 3rd round of the FA Cup last year away to Man United at Old Trafford , it's just as tough once again for Simon Grayson's men this year. After todays draw Leeds find themselves off to the home of Arsenal on the weekend of the 8/9th of January for what will be one of the ties of the round.

Arsene Wengers men still talk about Sunday the 4th May 2003 when Leeds beat Arsenal 3-2 at Highbury to avoid relegation but cost The Gunners the Premiership title. Who will ever forget Harry Kewells opening goal and then Mark Viduka's wonderful winner when Arsenal has twice come from behind.It will be back's to the wall stuff for Leeds this time round but as we found out last season there is always hope. Marching On Together

Reading 0 Leeds United 0

Reading and Leeds produced some late drama but had to be content with a point apiece in a game of few chances. The home side came close to snatching a late victory when Michail Antonio's angled shot hit the post. United also came close late on when Jonny Howson's goalbound shot was brilliantly saved by Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in stoppage time.

The Royals have now drawn four league games on the trot, while Leeds are unbeaten in six outings. A draw appeared the fairest result from a game in which the defences were on top for the most part.

A poor game but Simon Grayson won't mind as that stretches Leeds unbeaten run to six games. Paul Connolly will miss next weeks game vs Crystal Palace as he picked up his fifth booking of the season. Luciano Becchio made his 100th appearance for Leeds but… Read more

Our good friend Emmet Moloney who is a regular in Moroney's for Leeds games has just been appointed Chief Executive Of The Clare People newspaper. This is a tremendous accolade for Emmet who began his career in London with the Irish Word and then progressed to the Kerryman as Deputy Editor. After that it was on to the Farmer Journal as Editor, a role he has excelled at and received high praise for his excellent articles and positive reaction from all the farming community.

Emmet is also involved with the well know GAA internet forum An Fear Rua which has over 8,500 signed up members and is a great source of information for our exiles all over the world particularly with regards to match reports. On behalf of all his friends at Ennislusc we sincerely wish Emmet our best wishes in his new role and look forward to catching up with… Read more

Norwich City 1 Leeds United 1

Leon Barnett's second-half header on 65 minutes salvaged a point for Norwich against fellow League 1 promotion boys Leeds United at Carrow Road. Winger Max Gradel gave Leeds the lead when he fired low into the bottom corner for his third goal of the season after 13 minutes,a lead that was thoroughly deserved by Grayson's men.

However defender Barnett levelled midway through the second half when he headed in David Fox's corner to ensure a fourth straight draw for Norwich. Gradel saw another effort tipped over by Norwich keeper John Ruddy, while Kasper Schmeichel denied Chris Martin. Norwich desperately went looking for a winner but were denied again by Schmeichel, who superbly blocked Elliott Ward's effort.

Leeds are now a point ahead in fifth, having won three and drawn two of their games since successive home defeats. Going to East Anglia this morning I'm sure Simon… Read more

Leeds United 3 Bristol City 1

Waking up on Friday morning the first feeling was relief that the high winds had abated. All was in readiness for our trip to Knock Airport and arriving at the West County there was a pep in the step. Our coach driver PJ Keogh arrived at the stipulated time of 6.45am and Bryan Woods, Marty Brennan, James O Neill, Mike Jones and myself boarded the coach on route to the Auburn Lodge to collect the main group.Last to arrive were the Lissycasey 8 and at 7.18 we headed north for Father Horan Airport. One must say that we had a pleasant surprise with the facilities at the airport and despite a delay of over an hour and a half with the incoming flight the lads enjoyed the bar facilities !

However when we were on approach to Leeds /Bradford airport we hit cross winds of over… Read more

Tomorrow morning 37 members (7 more are departing from Dublin on Saturday) of Ennislusc will set off from the Auburn Lodge, Ennis on a bus to Knock Airport for our 11am flight to Leeds / Bradford airport.Unfortunately there are no available flights from Shannon on Friday so hence our early morning rise. The only consolation in this case is we won't have any traveling when arriving like here to fore when we arrived in East Midlands, Manchester or Liverpool and had a two hour bus journey to look forward to. Furthermore we'll be in Leeds at 12.30pm,our earliest arrival time yet and when flying home it will be into Shannon from Manchester.

As always these trips would not be possible without the tremendous and unselfish work of our superb secretary Paul (Nuggy) Nihill. It's no mean feat collecting all the money for flights, printing the boarding cards ( which is a… Read more

Leeds United 2 Hull City

A late own goal from Bradley Johnson clinched an unlikely point for 10-man Hull at Yorkshire rivals Leeds. The Tigers broke the deadlock when John Bostock fired in a superb 30 yard free-kick. Leeds equalized on 33 minutes when Johnson hammered home from the edge of the area before Andy O'Brien's header gave the men from Elland Road the lead. Hull were reduced to 10 men when Bostock received a second yellow for a foul on George McCartney but they snatched a point when Johnson sliced a corner into his own net.

The result means Leeds have now gone four straight league matches without a home win, having lost their three previous games.If we could only right our home form then we would be genuine promotion contenders. There is no doubt that Simon Grayson will be terribly disappointed with this result as it was a… Read more

Coventry Town 2 Leeds United 3

Robert Snodgrass sparkled as Leeds edged a thrilling match at Coventry. Last week hat trick hero Jonny Howson nodded an early opener for the United before Snoddy cut in from the right curling home a 20-yard stunner to double the lead. Coventry's Lukas Jutkiewicz converted Ben Turner's header to pull one back but Leeds soon extended the lead with a Max Gradel penalty following a Richard Keogh foul.

Turner poked in Coventry's second after some very poor Leeds defending but then had to produce a fine tackle to deny Leeds a fourth in the closing stages. Leeds preparations were hit when goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel withdrew on Friday to attend the birth of his son but they performed admirably throughout against a side also pushing strongly for promotion to the top-flight.

Hopefully if United can sort out the back four and stop the concession of poor… Read more

Tomorrow night the legendary Leeds United midfield genius Johnny Giles will appear as a guest of Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show. He is launching his autobiography and also the Johnny Giles Foundation.

So tune in a hear one of the all time greats of Leeds speak his mind about his time in football. We're hardly likely to see his likes play for our beloved Leeds in the next few decades. A true great in every sense of the word.

Scunthorpe United 1 Leeds United 4

Leeds captain Jonny Howson scored a 15-minute hat-trick to help his side claim a commanding victory at Scunthorpe. The visitors took the lead when Max Gradel drilled a low finish across Tony Warner after a neat ball from Howson on eight minutes.

Scunthorpe hit back as Cliff Byrne rose highest at the back post to bury a header beyond Kapser Schmeichel. United rallied after the break and Howson crashed home a Paul Conolly cross, nodded in after a Gradel centre and then slotted a fourth.

One of just three starting survivors from Leeds last visit to Glanford Park in August 2008, Howson scored with his right foot, his left foot and his head as Simon Grayson's men returned to form after a run of one win in five. Grayson made three changes to the side that were thrashed 4-0 by Cardiff on Monday, and it… Read more