Well we were all wrong. In all the predictions as to who would win the League 1 play offs this season no one took a blind bit of notice of little Scunthorpe United. Yes the got into the playoffs courtesy of an 89 min winner against Tranmere Rovers who up until that minute were themselves in the last play off spot.

They then went on to beat the MKDons in the semi final and yesterday at Wembley the upset the form book once again and beat Milwall 3-2 with their winner coming in the 85 minute. They had only 9,000 fans at the game and are the 17th best supported team in the division so it's a great achievement for them to be back in the Championship. Well done Scunny.

Even through all the gloom last night we gained a new member in Damian Morris from Fermanagh. Like the rest of us Damian was down over the result but he's optimistic we'll gain automatic promotion next season. Damian has many friends in the Enniskillen Branch and he can't wait to show them his new Ennislusc club top.Good to have you aboard Damian.

Tonight is the most important night in the season so far for Leeds United as they play Millwall in the 2nd Play Off leg at a sold out Elland Road. Being one down from the 1st leg means that The Whites have to get out of blocks quickly and not allow the Millwall boys to settle. We need big performance from Fabian Delph, Neil Kilkenny, Jermaine Beckford and Becchio all who were very quite in the 1st leg at The New Den.

Well as usual the faithful Ennislusc followeres will be in Moroney's for the 2nd leg which is live on Sky at 7.45pm. You will certainly feel like your at the match such will be the atmosphere. Let's hope we get the result also !Marching On Together

Leeds United 1 Millwall 1

Jermaine Beckford missed a penalty as Millwall drew with Leeds to reach the play-off final 2-1 on aggregate.Leeds had the better of a lively first half, with Beckford and Fabian Delph denied by a double save by David Forde.

Beckford had another chance from the spot when Sam Sodje was pulled back in the box but Forde saved his effort. Luciano Becchio put Leeds ahead after 53 minutes before Djimi Abdou poked home Lewis Grabban's cross to level the game after 74 minutes and win the tie.

With so much at stake it was inevitable the match would be a full-blooded affair and Millwall's Adam Bolder wasted little time in picking up the first booking of the match for a crunching tackle on Robert Snodgrass in the first minute. But any fears that the tension of the night would get to the players proved ill-founded,… Read more

Millwall 1 Leeds United 0 (1st Leg Play -Off)

Veteran striker Neil Harris struck a second-half winner to give Millwall a slender advantage after the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final against Leeds. Harris controlled a low cross before creating a yard of space and drilling his strike past Casper Ankergren, who had earlier tipped a neat flick from the Lions striker on to the post.

The goal sparked a mini pitch invasion from a section of the home supporters and one fan was arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident involving Leeds keeper Ankergren.

It has to be said Millwall deserved their goal after a performance of tremendous desire and spirit that ensured their first play-off win in nine attempts. Leeds showed in glimpses the form that had seen them lose just one of their final 15 games of the season, but they faded after the break… Read more

It was with a saddedned heart we learnt of the death of Michael ( know to one and all as Nuggy) Nihill on Saturday morning last. Michael who's son Paul is one of the founders members of Ennislusc was always to be seen when Leeds were on TV and lending his support for the cause. How ironic it was that his passing coincided with Leeds playing Millwall in the play offs on Saturday morning last.

Of course Michael was a true townie in every sense of the word having been born and raised in Francis Street alongside Cusack Park. One of his great sporting passions was the GAA and he supported his beloved Eire Og and Clare through thick and thin. Never was he so happy than when Clare made the breakthrough in 1995, his only regret he often told me was that his great friend Aidan (no if's or buts… Read more

On Saturday next Leeds travel to The New Den to play Millwall in the 1st leg of the League 1 play off semi final. This is Leed's third play off semi final in three seasons but as you all know we have failed at the final hurdle to Watford and Doncaster again last season. Will this season be our time to go up I hear you say ?

Well we are playing very well for the last eight weeks and we have great depth in the squad now. For me it has to be this season otherwise we will lose the likes of Delph, Beckford and possibly Becchio and with the likes of Southampton, Charlton and Norwich comeing down promotion will be very difficult.

It will be an early start for Leeds fans on Saturday as the game is on Sky at 12.45 with the 2nd leg at Elland Road on Thursady… Read more

Leeds United 3 Northampton 0

While Leeds fans celebrated with the play offs looming the travelling Northampton fans in the biggest home crowd of the season were devestated as their favourites were relegated from League 1.
Luciano Becchio nodded Leeds in front from Ben Parker's cross before Luke Guttridge and ex Leeds player Leon Constantine went close for The Cobblers. But Jermaine Beckford netted his 34th goal of the season in the bottom left-hand corner on the hour.

And substitute Robert Snodgrass who has been absent for the last three games added the third with an injury-time volley.
Leeds will visit Millwall in the play-off semi-final first leg on Saturday 9 May with KO at 12.45pm, with the home leg on Thursday 14 May with KO 19.45.

Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Naylor, Marques, Parker (Richardson 67), Robinson, Howson, Kilkenny (Snodgrass 57), Delph, Beckford (Grella 77), Becchio.
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Johnson.

Goals: Becchio 44,… Read more

Next Sat 9th May Leeds will visit The New Den for the 1st leg of the play offs and hopefully can bring an advantage back to Elland Road. The 2nd leg is down for Thursday 14th May with KO at 19.45 and it is expected there will be a full house for this fixture.

All Leeds fans hope it will be third time lucky for The Whites in the play offs with the MKDons and Scunthorpe fighting out the other semi final. The final is down for Sunday 24th May with KO at 13.00 at Wembley but first we must earn the right to be there. Marching On Together

Yes we have another new member from the famed parish of county football champions Kilmurray Ibrickane. Our youngest member is Shane Cahill ( another generation of the famed footballing Cahill's) and he is a nephew of Ennislusc stalwart Pat Basil Whelan. As you will see in the picture gallery (under Youngest Member) he is togged out in the Leeds United kit but one suspect's there is a Kilmurry strip in the closet also. Welcome aboard Shane.

Hartlepool United 0 Leeds United 1

Leeds were without the suspended Fabian Delph and the injured Robert Snodgrass (ankle)but did enought to earn a merited three points and continue their recent good run with the play offs in sight. Jermaine Beckford scored his 33nd goal of the season after an hour, turning well on Ben Parker's cross before slotting home into the bottom corner.

The goal was deserved after Bradley Johnson hit the bar with a powerful free-kick and Sam Sodje found the angle of the bar and post with a header. Pools had limited chances, Joel Porter forcing a save from Casper Ankergren. Now with one home game to go lets hope we go out with a bang next weekend at home to Northampton which will give us confidence for the dreaded plays offs for the third season running.

Hartlepool: Budtz, Liddle, Nelson (Robson 90), Collins, Skarz, Jones (Humphreys 72), Clark,… Read more

Leeds United 3 Tranmere Rovers 1

Leeds all but secured their play off play with a well merited win over a dogged Tranmere who in the past have been a bogey team to The Whites. Tranmere are still in 6th position with Scunthorpe who have two games in hand hot on their tails in 7th and they meet on the last day of the season. But back to Leeds and that man of the season Becks. He swapped passes with Robert Snodgrass before finishing coolly for his 32nd goal of the season.

Neil Kilkenny, looking suspiciously offside, latched on to a long pass from Jonathan Douglas to fire home the second on 26 minutes but then disaster struck. A minute later Leeds defender Sam Sodje headed into his own net following a mix up with Casper over who was claiming the cross. However early in the second half Leeds nerves were… Read more

Leicester City 1 Leeds United 0

Steve Howard's 92nd minute injury-time header sunk play-off chasing Leeds United and took Leicester to the brink of automatic promotion from League One. The Whites deserved a least a point from the game and they can feel agrieved that the corner from which the goal was scored was allowed. They felt that Sam Snodje was pushed by Howard before the corner was allowed and action reply showed this to be the case but as they say that's football for you.

Howard powered in Max-Alain Gradel's corner, and two points from their final three matches will ensure promotion. Andy King and Howard went close early on while Leeds almost led when a poor punch by David Stockdale hit the bar.

The Foxes were on top after the break and Matt Fryatt and Howard could have won it before Howard's superb header. Both sides threatened from set-pieces in… Read more

What a night it was for Fabian Delph on Tuesday evening when he scooped three awards at the Leeds United Players Awards night. Fabian won Goal of the Season for his strike in the 3-0 home win vs Brighton, Young Player Of The Year Award and Players Player of the Year Award to complete a famous hat trick for the 19 year old starlet.

However it was that man Jermaine Beckford who with three league games to go has bagged 31 league goals in 31 appearances that won him the Player of The Year Award. He has been out injured for the last three league games but hopefully will make an appearance vs Tranmere in a must not lose game at Elland Road on Saturday. Congratulations to both players on their well deserved awards.

Leeds United 1 Stockport County 0

Leeds equalled Howard Wilkinson's record of nine home wins in a row which his famous side achieved in the 1989/90 season. Jonny Howson ninth minute strike gave Leeds a deserved victory despite the absence of top scorer Jermaine Beckford. Following Friday night's results Leeds have closed the gap on both Millwall and the MKDons.

Stockport goalkeeper Conrad Logan, on loan from Leicester, stayed on his line as Jonathan Douglas's cross was stabbed home by Howson. On loan striker Liam Dickinson then had a chance to increase the lead but shot against the bar.

Substitute Andy Robinson hit the bar for Leeds late on as they consigned County to a fifth game without a goal. Man of the match once again for Leeds was Ian Snodgrass who worked tirelessly up and down the wing. Let's hope we can keep this run going.Marching On Together

Leeds:

Ankergren, Douglas,… Read more

Leyton Orient 2 Leeds United 2

Leeds extended their unbeaten run to nine games at Brisbane Road although they will be very disappointed that they dropped two points to a never say die Orient who were down to ten men for the last half hour. Leeds started brightly and Neil Kilkenny had a shot saved before Robert Snodgrass fired home their opener.

They went 2-0 up when Orient's Jason Demetriou handled a goal bound shot from Becchio and was sent off. Ian Snodgrass converting the penalty sending the keeper Jones the wrong way. However the hosts hit back brilliantly and Sean Thornton curled in a free-kick ( as he did at Elland Road earlier in the season) before Casper Ankergren failed to hold a shot and Church scrambled it home.

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Leyton Orient: Jones, Cave-Brown (Melligan 66), Mkandawire, Spence, Daniels, Smith, Demetriou, Thornton, Morgan (Saah 90), Wayne Gray (McGleish 73), Church.
Subs… Read more

Colchester United 0 Leeds United 1

Leeds extended their unbeaten run to nine games and kept up their promotion challenge. Argentine striker Luciano Becchio slammed home the only goal of the game from the edge of the area after latching onto a Robert Snodgrass pass.

Casper Ankergren made two impressive saves to deny Colchester's Karl Hawley and Mark Yeates during the match. Jermaine Beckford could have added a second for Leeds late on but was denied by U's goalkeeper Mark Cousins.

Colchester: Cousins, Maybury, Trotman, Baldwin, Tierney, Perkins (Hackney 62), Izzet, Hammond, Yeates (Gobern 83), Hawley (Vincent 72), Platt.
Subs Not Used: Gerken, White.

Booked: Izzet, Hackney.

Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Naylor, Sodje, Parker, Snodgrass (Hughes 88), Howson, Kilkenny (Robinson 78), Delph, Becchio (Dickinson 90), Beckford.
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Marques.

Booked: Naylor.

Goals: Becchio 29.

Att: 9,559

Leeds United 2 Milton Keynes Dons 0

On a day when 19 members of Ennislusc were at Elland Road Jermaine Beckford marked his return after a ban with two goals to settle this top-of-the-table contest. What was most pleasing to see was the manner of the victory which was done playing some of the most attractive football witnessed at Elland Road for quite a while.

Beckford broke the deadlock with a rasping volley after Luciano Becchio headed down Ben Parker's free-kick. And Beckford added his second after the break, shooting home after swapping passes with the hard worjing Robert Snodgrass.

The Leeds striker then squandered a great chance for his treble while Sam Baldock wasted MK Dons' best opening, screwing the ball wide from six yards. For us Ennislusc supporters in the crowd it was the beginning of a great day which finished in the small hours of Sunday morning. How… Read more

While it may have been one of our smallest travelling party's yet all nineteen enjoyed themselves no end and of course the result helped. On this trip we flew to Birmingham with the bonus being that we flew back from Newcastle on Sunday evening at 6.40pm which gave some tired body's time to relax in the morning. As we normally have to get a bus at 9.00am and with the clocks going forward an hour you can well imagine how beneficial this was to all concerned.

Obviously the result made for the weekend but it was the quality of the football that gave everyone a lift. It was the best we've seen this Leeds team play in the last three years and hopefully it augers well for the final push for promotion. As usual we stayed in the Marriott which is a beautiful hotel and in the opinion of many of… Read more

Crewe 2 Leeds United 3

Leeds scored three first half goals and survived a second half fight-back to secure their first away win since January 17th against ten-man Crewe. With Jermaine Beckford suspended Simon Grayson gave a debut to Liam Dickinson up front and he put in a great 70 minutes before being replaced by USA's Mark Grella. The game changed on 17 minutes when Crewe's Billy Jones saw red for dissent after just being booked before Neil Kilkenny drilled in Leeds opener from 25 yards.

Luciano Becchio headed in from a Snodgrass cross on 30 mins and Robert Snodgrass himself ran clear to add a third as Leeds capitalised on their numerical advantage. Julian Baudet headed in from a corner and Tom Pope stooped to nod for Crewe but Leeds held on for the win and an invalueable three points.

Crewe: Ruddy, Brayford, Lawrence, Baudet, Jones, Donaldson, Schumacher (Moore 38),… Read more