Wycombe Wanderers 0 Leeds United 1

A spectacular 30 yard effort from Luciano Becchio on 61 minutes sealed a great away victory for Simon Grayson's boys and continues their good start to the season. Included in the Wycombe team were ex Leeds players Ian Westlake and Mike Duberry but on the day they played second fiddle to a Bradley Johnson inspired Leeds.

While by any stretch of the imagination this was a poor game with very few shots on target and a Jermaine Beckford who seemed to have other things on his mind. All the speculation with a possible transfer to Newcastle seems to have unsettled the player. On the day keeper Shane Higgs who seems to have made the position his own, Michael Doyle and Luciano Becchio were Leeds best players. Next up at Elland Road are Tranmere Rovers with their new manager ex Liverpool star John Barnes in charge today… Read more

Thanks to the efforts of Kevin Greene members of Ennislusc will be resplendent in new rugby style tops shortly. As our last tops were so successful we thought that an away version of the top would go down well with blue as the main color,yellow on the sleeves and a white trim. The idea came about in a discussion following Monday night's AGM and up to yesterday evening orders for 48 had been put in by members following texts to their mobiles.

It is hoped that the launch of the away top will be on Monday 19th October when Leeds play Norwich which is live on Sky Sports. This will be the fourth shirt launched by Ennislusc since it's inception and very few clubs if any can compete with the quality and value available to it's members. Marching On In Style Together

Leeds United 2 Exeter City 1.

Becks started where he left off last season ( 34 goals to his credit) and saved Leeds blushes on a day that saw Elland Road's highest opening day attendance since 2004. Beckford had missed two good chances before he coolly opened the scoring when left-back Ben Parker set him up for a low shot into the bottom corner.

Beckford headed against the bar, before former Leeds trainee Barry Corr saw red for elbowing new signing Michael Doyle the ex Coventry City Irish International. But Alex Russell fired Exeter level following a free kick , only for Robert Snodgrass and another debutant Jason Crowe to set up Beckford's late winner.

Simon Grayson'swas in an upbeat mood after the game

"It's very important to start the season in a positive manner. There has been some strange results today. It's all about winning the game on the opening day.… Read more

Last night Ennislusc had one of their most successful AGM since their inception. As always a great turnout of members showed up and a lively discussion took place after the Carling Cup game involving Darlington and Leeds. In what was a very poor game Leeds booked their passage to round two courtesy of a toe poke from Showumni on 54 minutes.

One of the items up for discussion was the proposal that the club consider joining the Leeds United Members Club and a strong case for this was put forward by Kevin Greene, Tommy Kelly and Kieran Ryan. It was agreed to find out the cost and benefits etc and report back on the 19th October when Leeds would be on Sky vs Norwich City.

Also on the agenda was the club trips and after much discussion it was agreed to go early in the New Year leaving us with the possibility… Read more

Congratulations to our good friend and Ennislusc member Enda Howard and his lovely wife Mags on the birth of their son at 6.30am today. The little bundle of joy weighed in at 7lb 4 oz and both mother and son are doing well. It looks like the names Luke and Tom are top of the list and all at Ennilusc send the Howard family their good wishes. Oh and yes Enda has said he's a Leeds supporter !

It's Exeter City first up for Leeds at Elland Road on the 8th August as the League 1 fixtures were published today followed by an away fixture to Wycombe on the 15th. However the stand out fixture for our first trip of the season looks to be Norwich City on October 17th.

We can fly to Birmingham on Friday at lunchtime from Shannon but it's the return journey that will pose a problem. Presently the only flight that's available to us on Sunday is from Stansted and this is 175 mls from Leeds. This leaves us with the only option of flying into Dublin as the Cork's and Galway's are too expensive. This was never our preferred choice but with the Ryanair schedule in place and flights cut into Shannon we seem to have no other alternative.

Obviously we will discuss this further at our AGM in August and if anyone… Read more

The AGM of Ennislusc will take place in Moroney's Bar , Market Street, Ennis on 10th August following the live Carling Cup game on Sky Sports vs Darlington with KO 7.45pm. On the night officers for the club will be elected along with the collection of membership subscriptions. The possibility of joining the Supporters Club and of course discussion on the club trips for the coming season will also be on the agenda.

Nearer the date we will contact all the members to remind they of the meeting. Until then enjoy the summer. Marching On Together

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